Comparison

Dockhand Mobile vs DockCat

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

Head to head
About

Dockhand Mobile

Manage your self-hosted servers on the go with this native client. Monitor container health, manage containers and stacks, and perform essential operations without needing a laptop. It offers detailed insights into server environments and supports multiple server connections.

Highlights
  • Multiple server management
  • Environment dashboard
  • Container operations
  • Live log streaming
  • Stack management with editing
  • Image inspection and management
  • Backup execution and history
Features
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Dockhand Mobile is a native iPhone and iPad client for managing your self-hosted Dockhand servers on the go. Connect to one or more Dockhand instances, switch between environments from the main header and run the daily container operations you need without opening a laptop. FEATURES • Multiple servers, each isolated with its own URL, API token and selected environment • Optional per-server custom HTTP headers for reverse proxies such as Cloudflare Access or Pangolin • Environment dashboard: container health, CPU, memory, images, volumes, networks, stacks and events • Containers: filter, sort, start, stop, restart, pause and unpause • Logs, including live streaming when available • Stacks: view related containers, edit compose and .env files with validation, redeploy with pull, build and force recreate options • Images: inspect details, tags, labels and usage; pull, tag, delete and prune unused images • Backups: run backups, review history and destinations • Container update visibility REQUIREMENTS You need access to your own Dockhand server and an API token. The app does not include any server or hosting service. Dockhand Mobile is an independent, open-source community client. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or maintained by the official Dockhand project. Docker is a trademark of Docker, Inc.

About

DockCat

This mobile app allows operators to manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure by connecting to a Dockhand server. View dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and monitor recent activity directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to Dockhand server
  • Switch between environments
  • View dashboard health
  • Inspect containers
  • Stream logs
  • Monitor recent activity
Features
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DockCat is a mobile companion for Dockhand, built for operators who manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure. Connect to your Dockhand server, switch between environments, view dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and keep an eye on recent activity from iPhone. DockCat keeps server credentials on your device using secure storage and connects directly to the Dockhand server you choose.

Screenshots

Dockhand Mobile4 screens
DockCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dockhand Mobile at 5.0 against DockCat's 4.0. Dockhand Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DockCat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dockhand Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dockhand Mobile ships an update every 6 days, DockCat every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dockhand Mobile versus DockCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDockhand MobileDockCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGiovanny ArandaChiang Kao

Customer experience

Dockhand Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DockCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dockhand Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

DockCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dockhand Mobile free?
Dockhand Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DockCat free?
DockCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dockhand Mobile or DockCat?
Dockhand Mobile is rated higher. Dockhand Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DockCat averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dockhand Mobile or DockCat have ads?
DockCat shows ads; Dockhand Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Dockhand Mobile or DockCat?
Dockhand Mobile ships an update every 6 days, and DockCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dockhand Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and DockCat on October 31, 2026.

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