# NativeScript Preview vs ProxMobo

NativeScript Preview and ProxMobo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of ProxMobo's written reviews are positive against 19% of NativeScript Preview's. ProxMobo also leads on ratings volume (483 vs 5). NativeScript Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProxMobo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NativeScript Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NativeScript Preview against 4.9 for ProxMobo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxMobo has 483 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of NativeScript Preview's written reviews are positive against 91% of ProxMobo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NativeScript Preview | ProxMobo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nativescript-preview/id1264484702/reviews) | **[4.9 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmobo-proxmox-ve-and-pbs/id6447794447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **483** |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nStudio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334290003) | [Peng Lyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462802515) |

## What reviewers say

### NativeScript Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nativescript-preview/id1264484702)

Instantly preview your NativeScript projects directly on your mobile device. See your native UI elements, from buttons to complex 2D/3D canvas renderings, come to life as you develop.

**Highlights:** Live preview on device, Native UI element rendering, 2D canvas rendering, 3D canvas rendering, Cross-platform development tool

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProxMobo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmobo-proxmox-ve-and-pbs/id6447794447)

Manage and monitor your Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server from your iOS device. Control virtual machines and containers, view system resources, and access VNC and terminal for comprehensive management.

**Highlights:** Manage VMs and containers, Monitor system resources, Start, stop, and reboot VMs/containers, Browse cluster tasks, Home screen widgets for node stats, VNC and terminal access, TOTP and Face ID support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent performance
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Comprehensive Proxmox management features
- 🔥 Fantastic app for homelab enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔑 Authentication issues with 2FA
- 🖥️ Limited VNC keyboard support
- 📊 Lack of advanced monitoring and reporting features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to clone VMs/Containers due to type check errors
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting via VPN
- Keyboard issues when using VNC on mobile devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Proxmox Ceph monitoring
- Implement push notifications for critical events
- Improve task logging and visibility
- Introduce sorting and filtering options for VMs/Containers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NativeScript Preview free?

NativeScript Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProxMobo free?

ProxMobo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NativeScript Preview or ProxMobo?

ProxMobo is rated higher. NativeScript Preview averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ProxMobo averages 4.9 from 483 ratings.

### Do NativeScript Preview or ProxMobo have ads?

Neither NativeScript Preview nor ProxMobo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NativeScript Preview or ProxMobo?

NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProxMobo every 3 weeks. Most recently, NativeScript Preview was updated on June 9, 2026 and ProxMobo on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*