Pixel ladder vs Maner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel ladder
This utility app connects to a companion artboard via Bluetooth to back up and view painting steps. Users can share their creations with others or on social media platforms. It also allows for software updates for connected artboards and facilitates learning from other artists.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Backup paintings
- View painting steps
- Share creations
- Software updates for artboards
- Community sharing
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Pixel ladder is the auxiliary software of minbay Pixel Artboard. After connecting through Bluetooth, the Pixel ladder can back up all the paintings in the Pixel Artboard. and view the painting steps. You can also share the paintings with other users, or share them with other APP, such as Facebook, instagram, etc. Through the Pixel ladder, you can connect multiple artboards and update the software for the artboards; you can also view the sharing of other painting lovers, learn from each other, and make each painting a ladder for your progress.
Maner
Manage your Umbrel server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly install and remove apps, monitor server status in real-time, and adjust settings with an intuitive interface. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users of self-hosting.
- Install and remove Umbrel apps
- Monitor Umbrel server status
- Adjust Umbrel server settings
- iOS and iPadOS compatibility
- User-friendly interface
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Maner is a intuitive mobile app crafted specifically for managing Umbrel servers. With Maner, you can effortlessly install and remove apps on your Umbrel server, monitor its status, and adjust settings from the comfort of your iPhone. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual or just starting out in the world of self-hosting & decentralization, Maner provides an accessible and user friendly interface to help you stay in control of your home server. Key features of Maner include: - Easy installation and removal of apps on your Umbrel server - Real-time monitoring of your Umbrel server's status - Ability to adjust settings on your Umbrel server - Compatibility with both iOS and iPadOS devices Maner is the perfect tool for anyone looking to simplify their management of Umbrel servers. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, you can easily stay on top of your Umbrel server's performance and make adjustments as needed from anywhere, at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pixel ladder at 3.0 against Maner's 2.4. Pixel ladder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Pixel ladder holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
Pixel ladder ships an update weekly, Maner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel ladder | Maner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | 2.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD. | FarFetched |
Customer experience
Pixel ladder
Maner
In-app purchases
Pixel ladder
No in-app purchases
Maner
No in-app purchases
