# Dockhand Mobile vs DockCat

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dockhand Mobile | DockCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockhand-mobile/id6785576410/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockcat/id6790302098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giovanny Aranda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138002134) | [Chiang Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891671646) |

## What reviewers say

### Dockhand Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockhand-mobile/id6785576410)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DockCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dockcat/id6790302098)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*