Comparison

IPMI light vs Viewu

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

Viewu

Monitor and manage your Frigate security system with this open-source iOS app. View live camera streams, review past events on an intuitive timeline, and receive customizable push notifications. It offers seamless integration with Frigate Video NVR for enhanced home or office security.

Highlights
  • Event timeline navigation
  • Live RTSP stream viewing
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Frigate NVR integration
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Community-driven development
Features
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Discover the ultimate way to monitor and manage your Frigate security with Viewu, the free, open-source iOS app that seamlessly integrates with Frigate Video. Whether you're keeping an eye on your home, office, or any other important location, Viewu offers robust features to keep you connected and informed. Key Features: - Event Timeline: Easily view and navigate through past events with an intuitive timeline. - Live RTSP Streams: Watch live camera feeds directly from your iOS device for real-time monitoring. - Customizable Notifications: Set up and control push notifications to stay alerted to specific events. - Frigate Integration: Support for Frigate versions 13, 14, 15, and 16 ensuring compatibility and smooth operation. - Privacy First: Your data is yours alone. Viewu does not collect or store any user information, ensuring your privacy is always protected. Viewu is designed with the community in mind. As a community-driven project, it evolves based on user feedback, ensuring it meets your needs and expectations. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Viewu makes security management accessible to everyone. Become a part of the Viewu community and help shape the future of the app. Your feedback and feature requests drive our development. Note - Viewu app only supports Frigate Video NVR and no others.

Screenshots

IPMI light1 screens
Viewu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Viewu at 5.0 against IPMI light's 4.5. Viewu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). IPMI light's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Viewu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of IPMI light's written reviews are positive against 71% of Viewu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, Viewu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPMI light versus Viewu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPMI lightViewu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperyellowKompressorMatthew Ehrhart

Customer experience

IPMI light

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

Viewu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

None

IPMI light

No in-app purchases

None

Viewu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPMI light free?
IPMI light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Viewu free?
Viewu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPMI light or Viewu?
Viewu is rated higher. IPMI light averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Viewu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do IPMI light or Viewu have ads?
Neither IPMI light nor Viewu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPMI light or Viewu?
IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, and Viewu every 3 days. Most recently, IPMI light was updated on September 19, 2026 and Viewu on June 22, 2026.

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