VIVOSUN vs ProxPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIVOSUN
Automate and simplify plant care with this app. Monitor environmental conditions, manually control grow equipment, and track plant progress. It helps optimize growth and manage schedules for a better growing experience.
- Real-time environmental monitoring
- Manual control of grow devices
- Automated grow recipes
- Climate tracking and insights
- Growth logging and reminders
- Secure plant diary with photos
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Transform your growing experience with the VIVOSUN App, designed to automate and simplify your plant care. Whether you're a beginner seeking easy automation for light, ventilation, and circulation, or an expert aiming for precise environmental control, The Smart Grow System places control at your fingertips. The VIVOSUN App manages your VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller: - Real-Time Monitoring: Keep tabs on temperature, humidity, VPD, and the status of all your grow devices connected to the GrowHub Controller - Manual Controls: Adjust day/night cycles, temperature, humidity, light spectrum, fan speed, and more directly from the app - Grow Recipes: Set automated parameters for different growth stages, ensuring your equipment always meets your plants' needs - Climate Tracking: Monitor conditions in your grow space for comprehensive plant health insights - Alerts: Receive notifications before temperature or humidity issues arise, so you can stay on top of your grow Grow Diaries: - Log Growth: Log and track growth through a diary so you can understand how your plants have changed over time - Set Reminders: Manage watering and feeding schedules with ease - Add Photos & Notes: Securely store and share plant information - Share Experiences: Connect with other growers and exchange insights - Optimize Growth: Achieve optimal growth when you combine your Grow Diary data with the VIVOSUN GrowHub Controller, which monitors performance of your smart devices—the perfect environment is at your fingertips! The VIVOSUN shop at hand: - Easy shopping that is 100% secure - Free shipping on orders over $99 - Be the first to access promotional discounts!
ProxPilot
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ProxPilot ist der native iOS-, iPadOS- und watchOS-Client für dein eigenes Proxmox-VE-Homelab oder deinen Proxmox-Cluster — schnell, sicher, ohne Cloud-Zwischenstopp. CLUSTER & NODES • Cluster-Health, Node-Auslastung (CPU/RAM/Disk) live • Mehrere Server gleichzeitig verwalten (Pro) • Historische Verlaufsgraphen mit Zoom/Scrub VMs & CONTAINER • Start, Stop, Neustart, Reset, Herunterfahren • Volle Konfiguration bearbeiten: CPU, RAM, Tags, Boot-Reihenfolge, Netzwerk, Disk-Resize • Eingebettete Konsole (noVNC/Terminal) • Backups erstellen, wiederherstellen, mit Notizen versehen VERWALTUNG • Firewall-Regeln je Node/Gast anlegen, bearbeiten, löschen • Benutzer- und Rechteverwaltung (ACL) • Storage-Übersicht KOMFORT • Home-Screen-Widgets mit Live-Status, Tippen öffnet direkt den Gast • Apple-Watch-App inkl. Zifferblatt-Komplikation • Siri-Kurzbefehle • Live Activities für laufende Backups • Face-ID-App-Sperre • Lokale Benachrichtigungen bei Node-Ausfall oder hoher Auslastung — auch ganz ohne eigenes Backend • Optionales, selbst gehostetes Push-Backend (Sentinel) für zuverlässige Alarme • Suche über alle Gäste im Cluster • Volles iPad-Split-View-Layout • Deutsch & Englisch DATENSCHUTZ Kein ProxPilot-Konto, kein ProxPilot-Backend. Deine Zugangsdaten verlassen dein Gerät nie in Richtung unserer Server — es gibt keine. ProxPilot spricht ausschließlich direkt mit dem Proxmox-Server, den du selbst konfigurierst. Kein eigener Server? Der integrierte Demo-Modus zeigt alle Funktionen mit Beispieldaten, ganz ohne Setup. ProxPilot ist ein inoffizieller Drittanbieter-Client und nicht mit der Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH verbunden oder von ihr autorisiert.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VIVOSUN at 15.6 against ProxPilot's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VIVOSUN | ProxPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIVOSUN INC | Rico Mggenburg |
Bugs and requests
VIVOSUN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent data display and syncing
- Recipes not saving correctly
- In-app purchasing problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add VPD control and automation
- Improve recipe/schedule management
- Implement a dashboard widget for quick monitoring
- Allow moving plants between gardens
- Enhance dark mode and UI customization
ProxPilot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VIVOSUN
No in-app purchases
ProxPilot
No in-app purchases









