Comparison

RCON Game Server Admin Manager vs CommandNest

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

Head to head
About

RCON Game Server Admin Manager

Manage your game servers remotely from your mobile device. Send RCON commands, monitor server activity, and perform administrative tasks like kicking or banning players. Supports a wide range of popular PC game servers.

Highlights
  • Remote RCON command execution
  • Server status monitoring
  • Player management (kick/ban)
  • Broadcast messages
  • Supports numerous PC game servers
  • View server responses
Features
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If you're running a game server this app will be a must have! Send commands remotely through the RCON, be updated on what happens on the server, manage everything thanks to your mobile device. Supported Game Servers: • Minecraft; • Ark: Survival Evolved (supports the GetChat)*; • Rust**; • SRCDS Servers (Source RCON Protocol); • Counter Strike: Global Offensive; • Counter Strike: Source; • Team Fortress 2; • Insurgency; • Day of Defeat: Source; • Garry's Mod; • Half Life 2: Deathmatch; • Left 4 Dead 2; • Conan Exiles; • Reflex; What does the app offer? You will be able to manage your server sending commands remotely through the RCON just like if you were typing on the server console. This includes any command supported by the game server. After the command is typed you will see the server response, for example if you have typed "status" in a Garry's Mod server you would receive all the information regarding the server status including name, players, etc. The app supports any command supported by the game server. You will also be able to kick, ban and send broadcast messages! *The port parameter refers to the Rcon port chosen using the ?RCONPort=xxxxx? command at the server startup. **Add +rcon.web 0 at server startup or the authentication will not work. Port refers to the rcon.port value (default 28016) which can be set at the server startup, not the server port. The app has been tested on pc game servers, it is not guaranteed that it will also work for console games. For any question don't hesitate to contact the support.

About

CommandNest

Features
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CommandNest is a local first RCON manager for game server admins who want simple and secure control from their device. Connect to your RCON enabled servers, run commands, save commonly used actions, and manage your server workflow without accounts, cloud sync, or hosted services. Your server details and credentials stay on your device. CommandNest helps you move faster with saved macros, automations, and widgets for quick access to common tasks and server actions. Features Add and manage RCON server profiles Run server commands from a clean console Save command macros for repeated actions Create automations for common server workflows Use widgets for quick access to key server actions View recent command history Protect sensitive access with local device security Keep your data local with no required account or cloud sync CommandNest is designed for admins who want a private and straightforward way to manage game servers without unnecessary complexity. Privacy Policy: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/commandnest/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/commandnest/terms.html

Screenshots

RCON Game Server Admin Manager4 screens
CommandNest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CommandNest at Free against RCON Game Server Admin Manager's $4.99. RCON Game Server Admin Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On ads 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

CommandNest is free to download; RCON Game Server Admin Manager costs $4.99 up front. CommandNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. RCON Game Server Admin Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RCON Game Server Admin Manager versus CommandNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCON Game Server Admin ManagerCommandNest
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENOVA SoftworksJohn Steinmetz

In-app purchases

None

RCON Game Server Admin Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CommandNest

Subscriptions1
  • CommandNest Pro - Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • CommandNest Pro - Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is RCON Game Server Admin Manager free?
RCON Game Server Admin Manager costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CommandNest free?
CommandNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RCON Game Server Admin Manager or CommandNest have ads?
Neither RCON Game Server Admin Manager nor CommandNest shows ads.

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