Comparison

vdrHD vs OPNManager+

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

Head to head
About

vdrHD

Control your vdr device remotely with this app. It offers a virtual remote with two keyboards, program overviews, detailed EPG information, and the ability to manage timers.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control with two keyboards
  • Transmitter overview with live or database program data
  • EPG overview and detailed program view
  • Customizable favorites list
  • Timer management (create, edit, delete)
Features
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vdrHD more than one remote control for a vdr? What is the vdrHD app? vdrHD uses the RESTful API plugin a vdr to contact a vdr. Current functions from vdrHD are: * A remote control with 2 keyboards * Transmitter Overview: with a quick overview of the current program    - Live or database supported. * Epg overview of an individual transmitter / channel * Epg detailed view of individual programs * Own favorites list    - The transmitter switch and Epg Data View * An overview of all timer   - Create / Edit / Delete vdrHD and vdr RESTful API Prerequisite for the function of the app (vdrhd) is that the vdr-plugin-restfulapi plugin on your vdr Installs. Some distributions, such as yavdr (from 0.5), which is inherently the case. For more information about RESTful API on the vdrhd.de site.

About

OPNManager+

Manage and monitor your OPNsense firewall remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Control network functions, view live logs, and manage rules and aliases from your iPhone or iPad. Securely connect to your firewall with encrypted credentials stored locally.

Highlights
  • Dashboard monitoring
  • Firewall rule management
  • Live firewall logs
  • Alias and route management
  • Device discovery
  • Firmware update viewing
  • Network topology map
Features
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OPNManager+ is a powerful mobile companion for managing and monitoring your OPNsense firewall — built for iPhone and iPad with a streamlined, touch-friendly interface. Take control of your network from anywhere using an intuitive app that surfaces your most-used firewall functions — no browser or desktop required. Features: • Dashboard monitoring for system resources, gateways, and interface traffic • Firewall rule management: create, edit, enable/disable rules • Live firewall logs with filtering and real-time updates • Manage aliases, routes, and ZFS snapshots with ease • Device discovery and basic network information • View and apply firmware updates • Visual network topology map • Temperature widget and interface status • Secure local storage with PIN lock and encrypted credentials • Support for managing multiple OPNsense firewalls • Improved onboarding experience for faster setup OPNManager+ connects securely to your firewall using the official OPNsense API. Setup requires only your API key and URL. All credentials are stored locally and encrypted for your protection. Perfect for network administrators, IT professionals, and home lab enthusiasts who want powerful, secure control of OPNsense — from mobile. Note: This is a one-time purchase app. No subscriptions required. OPNManager+ is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OPNsense project or Deciso B.V.

Screenshots

vdrHD4 screens
OPNManager+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OPNManager+ at weekly against vdrHD's every 10 months. OPNManager+ also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%). vdrHD's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

vdrHD costs $0.99 and OPNManager+ $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vdrHD ships an update every 10 months, OPNManager+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vdrHD versus OPNManager+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervdrHDOPNManager+
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating—3.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperStefan GlaserSteven Thacher

Customer experience

vdrHD

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OPNManager+

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

vdrHD

No in-app purchases

None

OPNManager+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vdrHD free?
vdrHD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPNManager+ free?
OPNManager+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do vdrHD or OPNManager+ have ads?
Neither vdrHD nor OPNManager+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vdrHD or OPNManager+?
vdrHD ships an update every 10 months, and OPNManager+ weekly. Most recently, vdrHD was updated on October 1, 2026 and OPNManager+ on October 2, 2026.

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