Comparison

Harbour vs ProxMan

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

Head to head
About

Harbour

Manage multiple Docker servers and containers from your iOS device. Monitor container status, control stacks, and receive background notifications. Requires Portainer to be installed.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple Docker servers
  • Control containers and stacks
  • Monitor container status and logs
  • Home Screen widgets for container insights
  • Handoff support for seamless transitions
  • Background notifications
  • iPadOS support
Features
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Meet Harbour - Portainer management app for iOS! Note: Portainer (https://portainer.io) is required to use Harbour. Multiple Servers & Endpoints Effortlessly manage multiple Docker servers and endpoints from one centralized platform. Whether it's your home server, or production environment at work, Harbour ensures seamless connectivity and control. Manage Your Containers Take charge of your Docker containers with ease. From managing container's states, to monitoring their status and logs, Harbour puts container management at your fingertips. Control Your Stacks Streamline your application deployment process by managing Docker stacks efficiently. With Harbour, you can effortlessly view, start/stop, deploy and remove stacks, ensuring smooth operation of your containerized applications. Widgets - Containers at a Glance Stay informed about your containers' status and performance with Harbour's intuitive widgets. Get (almost) real-time insights right on your Home Screen, keeping you updated without switching between applications. Handoff - Continue Where You Left Off Seamlessly transition between your iOS device and other Apple devices with Handoff support. Start your Docker management tasks on one device and effortlessly continue from where you left off on another, ensuring uninterrupted productivity. Background Notifications Stay informed about important events and updates even when Harbour is not actively in use. Background notifications keep you in the loop, ensuring you never miss critical alerts regarding your Docker containers. iPadOS Support Extend your Docker management capabilities to your iPad with full support for iPadOS. Enjoy the convenience of managing your containers and stacks on a larger screen, whether you're at your desk or on the go. No Telemetry Your privacy matters. Harbour is committed to respecting your privacy by ensuring that no telemetry data is collected :)

About

ProxMan

Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment and Backup Server from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control VMs and containers, manage backups, and access terminals and VNC consoles remotely.

Highlights
  • Complete server monitoring
  • VM and container management
  • Proxmox Backup Server integration
  • Terminal and VNC access
  • Storage management
  • Push notifications
  • Multi-node management
Features
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ProxMan: Lightweight Proxmox VE, Backup Server & Datacenter Manager in Your Pocket Take control of your Proxmox infrastructure from anywhere with ProxMan – the most comprehensive app for managing Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), Proxmox Backup Server (PBS), and Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM). Whether you're an IT professional, system administrator, or homelab enthusiast, ProxMan delivers the tools to monitor and manage your virtual environments on the go. Key Features: • Complete Server Monitoring Real-time statistics for CPU, RAM, disk usage, and network traffic Historical performance data with charts Temperature and hardware status monitoring Storage management and usage visualization • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create and restore snapshots/backups Create VMs and LXC containers directly from the app with full configuration options Clone existing VMs and LXC containers Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics Navigate and manage Nested Datastore Namespaces Verify and prune backups Run garbage collection and maintenance tasks Create, edit, and manage backup jobs with scheduling and retention policies • Datacenter Manager (PDM) Manage all your Proxmox clusters and backup servers in one place Fleet-wide dashboard with health, guests, tasks, and performance charts Start, stop, and monitor VMs and containers across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump straight from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Direct terminal access to Proxmox nodes Terminal access to containers Integrated VNC console for virtual machines On-screen keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste Secure connection handling • Storage Information & Content Management View detailed storage pool information Browse and manage content including ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events Backup job completions and failures System updates Replication job status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Switch between nodes with ease Drag and drop to reorder your servers Unified dashboard for all your infrastructure • Widgets Add home screen widgets to monitor your Proxmox servers at a glance View Datacenter Manager fleet health Stay updated without opening the app • Authentication & Connectivity Secure login to your PVE, PBS & PDM with OpenID Connect providers like Authentik, Keycloak, and others Passkey and Single Sign-On login through a secure system browser API Token support for seamless and secure authentication Custom HTTP Headers support for advanced routing and proxy configurations • Multi-Language Support Browse the app in English, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed specifically for mobile. No more struggling with web interfaces or complex SSH connections when you're away from your desk. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you all the tools you need with just a few taps. Download ProxMan today and experience professional-grade Proxmox management anywhere, anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxman.app/privacy Note: This app requires an existing Proxmox VE (version 7.0+), Proxmox Backup Server, and/or Proxmox Datacenter Manager installation. Proxmox® is a registered trademark of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. ProxMan is not affiliated with Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

Screenshots

Harbour4 screens
ProxMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProxMan at Free against Harbour's $2.99. ProxMan also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 11) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Harbour's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

ProxMan is free to download; Harbour costs $2.99 up front. ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Harbour asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Harbour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxMan has 87 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Harbour's written reviews are positive against 81% of ProxMan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, ProxMan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Harbour versus ProxMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarbourProxMan
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.7 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#54 — better#71
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKacper KaczmarzykRoutecore LLC

Customer experience

Harbour

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

ProxMan

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

In-app purchases

None

Harbour

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ProxMan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annually14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Harbour free?
Harbour costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Harbour or ProxMan?
Harbour is rated higher. Harbour averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ProxMan averages 4.7 from 87 ratings.
Do Harbour or ProxMan have ads?
Neither Harbour nor ProxMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harbour or ProxMan?
Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, and ProxMan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Harbour was updated on September 20, 2026 and ProxMan on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Harbour or ProxMan?
Harbour currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and ProxMan at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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