Comparison

Aprox vs FSF Smart

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

Head to head
About

Aprox

Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment servers remotely. Monitor cluster and node status, control virtual machines and containers, and manage backups and snapshots securely.

Highlights
  • Secure SSL connection
  • Cluster and node status monitoring
  • VM/CT control (start, stop, suspend)
  • Backup management
  • Snapshot management
  • noVNC Web control
Features
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Aprox runs your Proxmox VE cluster from your pocket, your iPad and — properly, natively — your Mac. On the Mac it is a real Mac app, built for macOS from the start: a menu bar extra that shows what is running without opening a window, real keyboard shortcuts, and consoles that open as proper resizable windows. The iPhone build is built for the other half of the job: the alert at dinner, the snapshot before the risky upgrade, the container that needs restarting from the train. OPERATE • Start, shut down, reboot, pause, hibernate, reset and stop VMs and containers • Snapshots — take, roll back, delete, with the RAM state if you want it • Back up now to any storage, and see every scheduled job and when it next runs • Clone a guest, full or linked, and migrate one to another node • Cluster and per-node task lists, with full logs and the ability to stop a running task SEE • A cluster-wide dashboard: capacity actually in use, what has been promised to guests, and whether that is a plan or a problem • CPU, memory, disk and network history for every node, guest and storage • Guest agent details — IP addresses, hostname, the OS that is actually running • Node maintenance: pending updates, failed services, disk and SMART health BUILD • Create VMs and LXC containers with guided wizards • Edit the hardware of both — disks, network, CPU, memory, devices — with every pending change listed before you apply it • Browse an appliance template catalog and download straight to a node • Storage browsing, upload, download-from-URL, and restore from any backup • Firewall rules at cluster, node and guest level CONNECT • A built-in VNC console with a real keyboard, plus SPICE and serial • Password, API token, two-factor and custom realm sign-in • Certificate pinning for self-signed clusters, which is most homelabs • Nothing leaves your device: Aprox talks to your cluster and to nobody else. No account, no telemetry, no relay server. LIVE ON YOUR DEVICES • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and Control Center controls that start a guest without opening the app • Live Activities that follow a migration or a backup to the Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts for every power action • Handoff between iPhone, iPad and Mac • Alerts when a node drops, a task fails or a backup does not run TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER Aprox ships with a complete demo cluster that runs entirely on-device. Nodes, guests, snapshots, tasks, consoles — everything works, nothing is a screenshot. Open it before you type a single credential. APROX PRO The free app browses your cluster and shows you everything above. Pro unlocks the console, guest creation, hardware editing, storage management, snapshots, backups, clones, migration, node maintenance and alerts. Available monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase, all with Family Sharing and a 7-day free trial on the subscriptions. Requires a Proxmox VE 7.0 or newer server that you already run. Aprox is an independent client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox is a registered trademark of its owner.

About

FSF Smart

Features
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Manage your building, apartment, or facility with ease using our all-in-one Facility & Utility Management App. Designed for residents, managers, and service teams, this app streamlines daily operations, reporting, and communication to ensure smooth living and working environments. Key Features: • Utility Management – Track and manage electricity, water, gas, and other utilities with real-time updates. • Work Order Management – Easily submit, assign, and monitor maintenance or repair requests. • Utility Reports – Get clear insights and detailed breakdowns of monthly utility usage and charges. • Work Order Reports – Review completed and pending tasks with comprehensive reporting. • Visitor Management – Securely log and monitor visitors entering the premises. • Incident Reporting – Instantly report accidents, damages, or security issues for timely action. • Maintenance Notifications – Stay updated with alerts on scheduled and emergency maintenance. • Support Chat – Connect directly with your management team or support staff for quick assistance. • Utility Bill Submission – Upload payment slips or submit bills easily through the app. • Management Fee Tracking – Manage and monitor monthly service or management fees hassle-free. Whether you are a resident, building manager, supervisor, or technician, this app simplifies every aspect of facility management. From paying bills to reporting issues, everything is just a tap away.

Screenshots

Aprox4 screens
FSF Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FSF Smart at none against Aprox's 3. FSF Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Aprox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Aprox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FSF Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aprox ships an update every 2 days, FSF Smart fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aprox versus FSF Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAproxFSF Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian KenfenheuerInwed Technologies

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aprox

Subscriptions2
  • Aprox Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Aprox Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aprox Pro — Lifetime$29.99
None

FSF Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aprox free?
Aprox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FSF Smart free?
FSF Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aprox or FSF Smart have ads?
Neither Aprox nor FSF Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aprox or FSF Smart?
Aprox ships an update every 2 days, and FSF Smart fortnightly. Most recently, Aprox was updated on November 3, 2026 and FSF Smart on October 31, 2026.

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