Comparison

IPMI light vs PowerPanel Cloud

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

Head to head
About

IPMI light

Remotely monitor IPMI-enabled devices using the industry-standard IPMI-over-LAN protocol. It supports various sensor groups like temperature, fan, and voltage, and is compatible with IPMI v1.5 and v2.0 protocols. This app is designed for monitoring a single server.

Highlights
  • Remote IPMI monitoring
  • Supports IPMI v1.5 and v2.0
  • Monitors various sensor groups
  • IPMI v2.0 SHA1 authentication
  • Configurable network settings
  • Single server monitoring
Features
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Monitor IPMI-enabled devices remotely via industry standard IPMI-over-LAN protocol! - supports Temperature, Fan, Voltage, Current, Power Supply, Battery, Processor, Drive, Interconnect and Security sensor groups - compatible with IPMI v1.5 and IPMI v2.0 protocols - IPMI v2.0 SHA1 and SHA1/SHA1-96 ciphers for authentication and integrity - IPMI SDR cache for fast sensor status refresh - configurable network retry and timeout settings - no ads IPMI light is designed to monitor a single server only. For multiple server support, power control functions and ability to see detailed information about the chassis and individual sensors check out IPMI touch, also on the App Store! Follow latest IPMI light news on Twitter @yellowKompressr or read IPMI light development blog at yellowKompressor.com/ipmi-touch/ * IPMI light requires devices equipped with IPMI-compliant management controllers like DELL DRAC, HP iLO2, IBM RSA, SUN ILOM, Xserve LOM or similar for proper operation. * IPMI-over-LAN protocol requires unrestricted access to UDP port 623.

About

PowerPanel Cloud

Monitor CyberPower UPS systems remotely from your smartphone or mobile device. Gain efficiencies and simplify power monitoring with a dashboard for at-a-glance status, instant problem recognition, and event logs for troubleshooting. Receive real-time alert notifications via email or in-app messaging.

Highlights
  • Mobile UPS power monitoring
  • Web-based application access
  • Decentralized monitoring by segment
  • Easy setup and connection
  • Intuitive color-coded dashboard
  • Real-time alert notifications
  • Multi-language support
Features
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PowerPanel® Cloud makes it easy to monitor CyberPower UPS systems anywhere there is an internet connection. Now from a smartphone or mobile device, you can simplify power monitoring options to gain efficiencies and reduce resources. The dashboard provides at-a-glance UPS status, power conditions, and instant problem recognition. Cloud card installation enables simple remote monitoring from anywhere. Event logs provide key insights for trouble-shooting and prevention of potential power issues. Alert notifications are sent via email or in-app messaging. Features: -Mobile Power Monitoring: An efficient and time-saving UPS remote monitoring app that simplifies power monitoring. Monitor power via a mobile device from anywhere you have an internet connection. -Web-Based Application: Access your account from a web-based application to monitor your power from your workstation. -Decentralized Monitoring: Groups within a company can be monitored separately allowing for monitoring by segment, client, or an individual location. -Easy to Setup & Connect: Just download the app to your phone and setup an account. Install the cloud cards into compatible CyberPower UPS systems and begin monitoring anytime, anywhere after a simple setup process. -Intuitive Design: At-a-glance color graphics and indicators provide instant UPS status, network power conditions, and problem recognition. -Alert Notifications: Receive real-time notifications via email or app. -Languages supported: English, German, French, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Screenshots

IPMI light1 screens
PowerPanel Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPMI light at 100% against PowerPanel Cloud's 15%. IPMI light also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). PowerPanel Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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. PowerPanel Cloud sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. IPMI light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPMI light holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerPanel Cloud has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IPMI light's written reviews are positive against 15% of PowerPanel Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, PowerPanel Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPMI light versus PowerPanel Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPMI lightPowerPanel Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better2.2 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings257 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperyellowKompressorCyber Power Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

IPMI light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PowerPanel Cloud

All ratings57 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative80.4%

In-app purchases

None

IPMI light

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

PowerPanel Cloud

One-time14
  • Level 1N$11.99
  • Level 1N , 2 years$21.99
  • Level 1N , 3 years$28.99
Show 11 more
  • Level 1$35.99
  • Level 1 , 2 years$64.99
  • Level 2, 2 years$71.99
  • Level 1 , 3 years$86.99
  • Level 2, 3 years$95.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 1 year$99.99
  • Level 10N$119.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 2 years$179.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 3 years$239.99
  • Level 3$269.99
  • Level 2$309.99

Questions

Is IPMI light free?
IPMI light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerPanel Cloud free?
PowerPanel Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPMI light or PowerPanel Cloud?
IPMI light is rated higher. IPMI light averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PowerPanel Cloud averages 2.2 from 57 ratings.
Do IPMI light or PowerPanel Cloud have ads?
Neither IPMI light nor PowerPanel Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPMI light or PowerPanel Cloud?
IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, and PowerPanel Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, IPMI light was updated on September 19, 2026 and PowerPanel Cloud on September 18, 2026.

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