Comparison

HetzPilot vs YorkHost

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

Head to head
About

HetzPilot

Features
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Manage your Hetzner infrastructure directly from your iPhone. HetzPilot combines the Hetzner API with a modern and intuitive interface. Monitor your projects and resources, understand their relationships, and access important infrastructure information wherever you are. OVERVIEW AND MONITORING • View the status of your servers and infrastructure at a glance • Explore server metrics in clear, interactive charts • Review activity and important events • Estimate monthly and hourly infrastructure costs • See associated resources and dependencies RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HetzPilot supports resources including: • Servers, images, and SSH keys • Networks and firewalls • Load balancers • Floating and Primary IPs • Volumes and placement groups • Certificates and DNS zones • Storage Boxes The server configurator presents available locations, server types, specifications, and pricing in one place. Review your configuration before creating a billable resource. WITH PILOT PRO Pilot Pro unlocks advanced management features: • Manage multiple Hetzner projects • Start, stop, and restart servers • Create, modify, and remove resources • Add and manage firewall rules • Connect servers to private networks • Use SSH and remote access • View advanced metrics and history • Access alerts and quick actions • Manage DNS, certificates, IP addresses, load balancers, and Storage Boxes SECURITY Your API credentials are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. Private SSH keys are never uploaded to Hetzner. Infrastructure changes require confirmation before they are performed. REQUIREMENTS A Hetzner account and API token are required. Creating or modifying resources may result in additional charges from Hetzner. HetzPilot is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with Hetzner Online GmbH. Terms of Use: https://hetzpilot.benouarets.dev/terms / https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

YorkHost

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YorkHost is the companion app for your client area: your services, your game servers and your invoices, a few seconds away. GAME SERVERS • Live status: running, offline, starting, crashed • Start, stop, restart or force-stop a server • Connected players, uptime, connection address, game version • Real-time console: follow the logs and send your commands • CPU and RAM charts over the last hour ALL YOUR SERVICES • VPS, dedicated servers, web hosting, Discord bots, colocation • Status, renewal date, specifications and IP address • Search and filters to find a service instantly BILLING • Full invoice history and status • Line-by-line details and PDF viewing SUPPORT AND INCIDENTS • Your support requests and their answers, at a glance • Ongoing alerts on your services • Live YorkHost infrastructure status BUILT FOR iOS • Home screen widgets: server status, pending invoices, VPS metrics • Live Activities and Dynamic Island during a restart • Siri shortcuts and quick actions on the app icon • Notifications: server offline, support reply, ongoing incident • Face ID lock • Secure sign-in with two-factor verification • Dark and light themes, French and English This app is reserved for YorkHost customers and requires an existing account. No purchases are offered in the app.

Screenshots

HetzPilot3 screens
YorkHost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YorkHost at none against HetzPilot's 3. YorkHost also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HetzPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. YorkHost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
HetzPilot versus YorkHost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHetzPilotYorkHost
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBjorn Benouaretsfr.yorkhost.mobile

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HetzPilot

Subscriptions2
  • HetzPilot Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • HetzPilot Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • HetzPilot Pro Lifetime$17.99
None

YorkHost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HetzPilot free?
HetzPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YorkHost free?
YorkHost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HetzPilot or YorkHost have ads?
Neither HetzPilot nor YorkHost shows ads.

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