Comparison

Hetznerly vs Basepanel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hetznerly

Features
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Hetznerly is the fastest way to run your Hetzner servers — Cloud, DNS, and Robot — from one native app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Watch your fleet on a beautiful animated globe. Reboot, snapshot, or scale a server in two taps. SSH directly from your phone, no app-switch. Manage DNS zones. Spin up new instances from any datacenter without leaving the couch. Built native for iOS 26 and macOS 26 with Liquid Glass design, Live Activities, Widgets, Spotlight integration, and full keyboard shortcuts on Mac. Your API tokens are stored in the device Keychain — Hetznerly has no backend, so they never reach a server of ours. — Globe Dashboard: see every server and zone on one live map — Cloud, DNS, Robot — all your Hetzner products in one place — Built-in SSH terminal (SwiftTerm) with key authentication — SFTP browser to upload, download, and manage server files — Object Storage (S3) browser: configure access keys, browse buckets, upload/download/delete files — One-tap server actions: reboot, snapshot, rescue mode, scale, delete — Live Activities while a long-running action is in flight — Home Screen widget with status of your most-watched servers — Universal app: iPhone, iPad, Mac — built for each — Privacy-first: tokens in the device Keychain, optional Secure Enclave-backed SSH keys, no analytics, no tracking Free to use with your own Hetzner account. No subscription, no analytics, no tracking.

About

Basepanel

Manage your databases directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This app presents data in a user-friendly card format, simplifying browsing and editing. It supports various cloud providers and local databases, with optional AI features for enhanced data interaction and query generation.

Highlights
  • Connect to cloud and local databases
  • Data presented as readable cards
  • Direct database editing and row addition
  • Custom dashboard creation
  • On-device AI for data generation and queries
  • Full SQL console access
  • Local-first privacy focus
Features
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Basepanel is a private, easy-to-use app for connecting to and managing your databases right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Instead of dense tables and raw query editors, Basepanel presents your data as clean, readable cards so you can browse, edit, and understand your data without the usual friction. Connect to the databases you already use Add a database in seconds. Basepanel supports popular cloud providers like Neon, Supabase, Turso, Cloudflare D1, Planetscale, Prisma Postgres, custom Postgres and MySQL setups, and you can also create or import a local SQLite database of your own. You provide your credentials, and Basepanel connects directly to your database with no middleman. A friendlier way to work with data - Tables are shown as cards you can tap to explore. - Rows open into a clean, organized view of every column. - Editing is straightforward, and you can preview the exact query before anything runs. - Adding new rows uses the same simple interface. - Build custom dashboards to surface the data that matters most to you. - A full SQL console is always available when you want direct control. Work smarter on supported devices On supported iPhone, iPad, and Mac models with Apple Intelligence, Basepanel uses Apple's built-in AI models to make your data easier to work with. Simply describe what you need in plain language to instantly generate complete, working databases. You can also leverage the AI to construct complex queries for your dashboards and SQL console, and automatically build custom views perfectly optimized for your data types. All of this runs on your device. On models without on-device AI, Basepanel falls back to sensible defaults so the core experience stays smooth and complete. Built for privacy Privacy is at the center of how Basepanel is designed. The app is local first. The only network connections it makes are direct calls to the databases you choose to connect. There is no telemetry, no analytics, and no external servers handling or storing your data. Your credentials and your data stay on your device and go only to the database you point them at. Own your data If you create or import a local SQLite database, you can export the file at any time, making it easy to back up your work or deploy it to the cloud when you're ready. Terms of Use: https://www.basepanel.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.basepanel.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Hetznerly4 screens
Basepanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hetznerly at none against Basepanel's 4. Basepanel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basepanel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hetznerly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hetznerly ships an update every 2 months, Basepanel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hetznerly versus Basepanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHetznerlyBasepanel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiang BaiPixel Framers

In-app purchases

None

Hetznerly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Basepanel

Subscriptions2
  • Basepanel Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Basepanel Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Basepanel Unlimited Lifetime2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Hetznerly free?
Hetznerly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basepanel free?
Basepanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hetznerly or Basepanel have ads?
Neither Hetznerly nor Basepanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hetznerly or Basepanel?
Hetznerly ships an update every 2 months, and Basepanel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hetznerly was updated on August 26, 2026 and Basepanel on September 14, 2026.

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