Factsheet

Developer	Florian Seida (indie)
Platforms	iPhone, iPad, Mac
Requirements	iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura
Category	Developer Tools
Release Date	May 2, 2022
Pricing	Freemium
Languages	English, German, Spanish

About WhaleDeck

WhaleDeck is a native Docker management app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It gives developers a clean, intuitive interface to monitor containers, inspect resources, view live logs, and manage images, volumes, and networks — without typing a single command. Connect to remote Docker hosts over SSH or manage a local macOS Docker environment, all from one universal Apple app.

Features

Full container lifecycle management — start, stop, restart, pause, and remove
Inspect containers including resource usage, port mappings, volume mounts, environment variables, and network settings
Live logs, image management, volume and network inspection — with pull and prune support
Secure SSH connections to remote Docker hosts with private key management
Broad server support: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Unraid, Synology DSM), local macOS Docker
Apple Shortcuts integration — automate container workflows with voice or multi-step automations
Siri support for hands-free container control
Native Widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Mac desktop
Spotlight search — find containers and servers instantly without opening the app
iCloud sync for server configurations across all Apple devices
Universal purchase — one buy unlocks iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Pricing

WhaleDeck is free to download. Connecting to one server and inspecting containers costs nothing — enough to get a real feel for the app. Unlocking unlimited servers and advanced features like Widgets, iCloud sync, detailed resource stats, and full image/volume/network inspection requires a Pro upgrade:

$1.99 / month
$12.99 / year
$34.99 one-time purchase

WhaleDeck contains no ads and never sells or shares user data. Revenue comes entirely from Pro upgrades.

Who is WhaleDeck for?

WhaleDeck is built for developers and system administrators who run Docker on remote Linux servers, Synology NAS, Unraid, or a local Mac — and want to manage their infrastructure from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac without opening a terminal.

Indie developers who self-host their own apps and services and want quick visibility into what's running
DevOps engineers who need to check on containers while away from their desk
Homelab enthusiasts running Docker on Synology, Unraid, or Raspberry Pi
Mac developers running Docker locally and looking for a native alternative to Docker Desktop

How does WhaleDeck work?

WhaleDeck connects to Docker hosts over SSH using credentials and private keys stored securely on device. Once connected, it reads live data directly from the Docker API — no agent, no extra software, no cloud relay, no intermediary server. Everything stays between your Apple device and your server.

Server configurations sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud, so you only set things up once.

About the Developer

WhaleDeck is built and maintained by Florian Seida, an indie developer based in Germany. He has been shipping apps for Apple platforms since 2020 and builds tools focused on developer productivity and native Apple experiences. Alongside WhaleDeck, he also runs Explore SwiftUI, a visual reference library for SwiftUI components and modifiers.

Learn more about Florian's other projects at typ0genius.com.