Comparison

Caret vs Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

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

Head to head
About

Caret

A native server console for developers and sysadmins to connect to Linux boxes via SSH. Manage AI coding agents, monitor server performance, and interact with Docker containers. Features include a full terminal, SFTP file manager, and an optional AI assistant.

Highlights
  • Full SSH terminal with VT/xterm engine
  • Live server monitoring dashboard (CPU, memory, disk)
  • Docker container management and deployment
  • SFTP file manager with text file editing
  • AI coding agent management
  • Snippets and quick command execution
  • Secure credential management with Keychain/Keystore
Features
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Caret is a fast, native server console for developers and sysadmins. Connect to any Linux box over SSH from your iPhone, iPad or Mac — no agent on the server, no cloud middleman, no account required. — HERD YOUR AI CODING AGENTS — Run Claude or Codex agents on your own servers and manage them all from one inbox, grouped by status — working, waiting on you, or done. Read an agent's latest output, reply, review its exact code changes as a git diff, then drop into its terminal. Agents keep running even when the app is closed. — FULL SSH TERMINAL — A real interactive terminal powered by a complete VT/xterm engine. Run vim, htop, tail, or any program. Multiple tabs per server, automatic reconnection, and a mobile shortcut bar for Ctrl, Esc, arrows and pipes. Attach to tmux or zellij, forward local and remote ports, and pick from 17 themes. — LIVE MONITORING DASHBOARD — Watch CPU, memory, swap, disk, network and load average update in real time, with smooth on-device history. The Status screen aggregates every server into one board; tap through for per-core breakdowns, top processes and host details. Pull real server-side history from the host's own sar/sysstat records — even for time while the app was closed. Metrics come from reading /proc over SSH — nothing to install. Linux and macOS hosts. — DOCKER, EVERYWHERE — List containers across all your hosts at once, with live CPU, memory and network usage. Start, stop, restart, inspect and follow logs in real time. Build reusable Pod templates — a graphical docker run, or a Compose stack — and deploy them to any set of servers in one tap. — SFTP FILE MANAGER — Browse the remote filesystem, upload and download with live progress, and create, rename, move, compress or delete files and folders. Preview and edit text files right on the server. On Mac, drag files between servers or straight to and from Finder. — SNIPPETS & QUICK RUN — Keep go-to commands one tap away, and fire one command across many servers at once — with saved history of every run. — ASK AI, BRING YOUR OWN KEY — An optional AI assistant, one tap from any screen, that already knows what you're looking at — your metrics, containers, files or terminal. Ask what a process does, why load is spiking, or how to fix an error. Bring your own OpenAI, Anthropic or Gemini key; it stays in the Keychain and talks to the provider directly, with no Caret server in between. — KEYS, JUMP HOSTS & SECURITY — Passwords, keys and passphrases live in the system Keychain / Keystore, never in the app database. Manage SSH keys in-app, authenticate with passwords or keys, and reach private servers through a jump host (bastion), including multi-hop chains. Add an optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock. Turn on sync and your data — including credentials — travels only through your own private iCloud or Google Drive (end-to-end encrypted on Drive). — APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS — Keep an eye on your servers without opening the app. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show live CPU, memory and load; on Mac the same metrics sit in the menu bar. The Apple Watch app puts a read-only status board on your wrist — refreshed even while your iPhone is in your pocket. — BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN — One native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. On Mac it's a true desktop app — sidebar navigation, native density, multi-window and split-pane workspaces. Light and dark themes, and 14 languages. Caret is free, with server management, monitoring and Docker built in. A Premium upgrade unlocks the SSH terminal, SFTP editing, AI coding agents, the Ask AI assistant, server-side history, jump hosts, port forwarding and cloud sync — monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zobubo.com/docs/caret/Privacy-Policy/

About

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

Manage your Cloudflare domains, DNS records, and analytics from your iOS device. Offers secure OAuth sign-in, one-tap proxy toggling, and detailed performance metrics. Pro features include Workers logs, R2/D1/KV storage management, and WAF rule configuration.

Highlights
  • Secure OAuth 2.0 sign-in
  • Full domain and DNS management
  • Real-time analytics dashboards
  • Workers script browsing and logging
  • R2, D1, and KV storage management (Pro)
  • WAF custom rule management (Pro)
  • iOS widgets and Apple Watch app
Features
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Orange Cloud is a native Cloudflare client for iPhone and iPad. Sign in with Cloudflare's official OAuth, choose the permissions you want to grant, and manage your domains from wherever you are. No API tokens to create, copy, or paste. SIGN IN, THE SAFE WAY • Official OAuth 2.0 with PKCE: authorize in the browser, just like on the web • You pick the scopes; the app only gets what you grant • Tokens are stored in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device • API requests go straight from your device to Cloudflare. No middleman servers, no data collection DOMAINS & DNS • Every domain at a glance, with status and plan • Full DNS record management: add, edit, delete, search • One-tap proxy toggle (the orange cloud itself), swipe to edit ANALYTICS • Requests, bandwidth, cache hit rate, and blocked threats • Clean charts: the last 24 hours free, 7-day and 30-day ranges with Pro WORKERS • Browse deployed scripts, details, and metrics • Pro: stream live logs over WebSocket, with a Live Activity on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen STORAGE (PRO) • R2: browse buckets and objects • D1: run queries in a built-in SQL console • KV: read, write, and delete keys SECURITY & NETWORK (PRO) • WAF custom rules: review and toggle them on the go • Cloudflare Tunnel: check status and active connections MADE FOR iOS • Home Screen widgets that follow the sky: your data grows into a ridgeline, and the sun marks the current hour • Lock Screen widgets and an Apple Watch app: your domains and 24-hour requests at a glance, on your wrist or Lock Screen • Siri & Shortcuts, Spotlight search, Control Center widget • Light and dark themes that shift with the time of day • A two-column layout built for iPad FREE VS PRO Free, forever: one account, full domain and DNS management, 24-hour analytics, and every widget and system integration. Orange Cloud Pro unlocks multiple accounts, the entire Storage tab (R2 / D1 / KV), live Workers logs, WAF rules, Tunnel, and 7-day / 30-day analytics. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (yearly includes a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://o-c.do/privacy Terms of Use: https://o-c.do/terms Orange Cloud is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare is a trademark of Cloudflare, Inc.

Screenshots

Caret4 screens
Orange Cloud for Cloudflare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caret at 5.0 against Orange Cloud for Cloudflare's 4.0. Caret also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Caret sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caret holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Caret's written reviews are positive against 83% of Orange Cloud for Cloudflare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Caret versus Orange Cloud for Cloudflare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaretOrange Cloud for Cloudflare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer成杰 于Longyan Xinluo Zhejia Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Caret

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Caret

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$14.99
3 purchases

Orange Cloud for Cloudflare

Subscriptions2
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orange Cloud Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Caret free?
Caret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orange Cloud for Cloudflare free?
Orange Cloud for Cloudflare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Caret or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare?
Caret is rated higher. Caret averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Orange Cloud for Cloudflare averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Caret or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare have ads?
Neither Caret nor Orange Cloud for Cloudflare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caret or Orange Cloud for Cloudflare?
Caret ships an update every 3 days, and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare every 3 days. Most recently, Caret was updated on September 19, 2026 and Orange Cloud for Cloudflare on September 22, 2026.

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