# React Native Paper vs Uptime Kuma Manager

The clearest difference is rating: React Native Paper at 4.8 against Uptime Kuma Manager's 4.3. React Native Paper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (95% vs 70%). Uptime Kuma Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. React Native Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

React Native Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uptime Kuma Manager has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of React Native Paper's written reviews are positive against 70% of Uptime Kuma Manager's.

React Native Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, Uptime Kuma Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | React Native Paper | Uptime Kuma Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-paper/id1548934513/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callstack.io](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278761390) | [Peng Lyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462802515) |

## What reviewers say

### React Native Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-paper/id1548934513)

Explore and test various UI components from a popular React Native library. This application showcases the functionality of different elements, allowing developers to see them in action.

**Highlights:** Explore UI components, Test component functionality, Example application, React Native library showcase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Uptime Kuma Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #188 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your services from your phone by connecting to your Uptime Kuma servers. Receive instant notifications for downtime and view service status with clear indicators. Securely manage credentials and access protected servers.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers, Background push notifications, Color-coded service status indicators, Secure credential storage (Keychain), Cloudflare Access support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient Uptime Kuma client
- 🚀 Fast connection and status visibility
- ✨ Clean and pleasant interface
- ✅ Works stably
- 💖 Highly recommended for Uptime Kuma users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Subscription for notifications is disliked
- 🤔 One-time purchase preferred over subscription
- 💸 Monetization is considered absurd
- ❌ Colored bars for history not useful
- 📉 Lacks simple mode for history

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner works, nothing else
- App cannot connect
- Connection not working
- Freezing when adding server with TLS
- iOS app seems limited to push notifications

**Requested features**

- One-time in-app purchase for notifications
- Simple mode for history view (❌ or ✅)
- Watch support
- More widgets with customization
- One-time purchase option for lifetime unlock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is React Native Paper free?

React Native Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?

Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, React Native Paper or Uptime Kuma Manager?

React Native Paper is rated higher. React Native Paper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Uptime Kuma Manager averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do React Native Paper or Uptime Kuma Manager have ads?

Neither React Native Paper nor Uptime Kuma Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, React Native Paper or Uptime Kuma Manager?

React Native Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Uptime Kuma Manager every 9 days. Most recently, React Native Paper was updated on October 13, 2026 and Uptime Kuma Manager on October 14, 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.*