# WhaleDeck

A native Docker manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that connects to your existing hosts over SSH.

HTML: https://softbests.com/software/whaledeck
Markdown: https://softbests.com/software/whaledeck.md
Website: https://whaledeck.app

- Category: [Developer utilities](https://softbests.com/category/developer-tools)
- Pricing: Paid
- Platforms: macOS, iOS
- Underrated

## Best for

Developers who want to check containers, logs, and resource use without opening a terminal or exposing the Docker API.

## Why it deserves attention

WhaleDeck connects to Linux and macOS Docker hosts over SSH or the Docker socket, then shows containers, images, networks, volumes, ports, mounts, environment variables, live stats, and logs in a native interface. It supports lifecycle actions, Home Screen and desktop widgets, Shortcuts automations, Siri, Spotlight, and iCloud sync, with one free server and a universal Pro purchase. The trade-off is that it manages existing hosts rather than running Docker itself, and advanced compose or Swarm workflows still belong on the command line.

## Can replace

- Portainer

## Related and alternatives

- [OrbStack](https://softbests.com/software/orbstack)
- [Docker Desktop](https://softbests.com/software/docker-desktop)