Comparison

ITmanager.net vs Patch Manager Plus

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

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About

ITmanager.net

Remotely monitor and manage a wide range of network devices and services, including servers, virtual machines, and cloud environments. Offers comprehensive control over Windows, Active Directory, VMware, and more, with real-time notifications and network tools.

Highlights
  • Remote server monitoring
  • Windows, AD, VMware management
  • Cloud environment control (AWS)
  • Network device management
  • Real-time notifications
  • Network diagnostic tools
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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The IT Manager app allows remote network monitoring and management of VMware, Windows, Active Directory, SQL Server, MySQL, iLO, iDRAC, Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, XenServer, Microsoft Exchange, Hyper-V, SSH, Telnet, Amazon Web Services (AWS), RDP, VNC, Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), routers, switches and almost any network device. The IT Manager app also supports the Apple Watch! See a server dashboard of monitoring data in our Apple Watch App and receive server downtime notifications directly to your Apple Watch. --- FEATURES --- Windows Servers: Shutdown & Reboot, System Information, Windows Services, RDP, Event Logs, File Explorer, PowerShell Command Prompt, Task Manager, DHCP Manager, DNS Manager, Shared Folders, Task Scheduler, Printers, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), WSUS, Windows Updates, User Sessions, and Local Users & Groups. Active Directory: Manage Users, Groups and Computers. Reset passwords, unlock accounts and much more. VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer: Start, Stop and Reset Virtual Machines. View Virtual Machine statuses and see screenshots. Connect to the Console. HP iLO & Dell iDRAC Management: See the System Health and all device information, power off, power on and reset systems as well as enable and disable the UID Identifier Lights. Change the One-time Boot option and see a screenshot of the server. Connect to the Remote Console. Microsoft Exchange: Create, Edit and Delete Mailboxes and Groups. SSH and Telnet: Connect to a remote terminal console to Unix, Mainframes or Routers and run any program or commands on the terminal. VNC, ARD & RDP: A full mobile suite of VNC, Windows RDP and Apple Remote Desktop clients. Connect to your computers, see the screen, control the mouse and keyboard. Amazon Web Services (AWS): View, analyze and instantly control your Amazon AWS environment. Remotely manage EC2, S3, IAM and Elastic Beanstalk. Google Workspace: Manage Users, Groups, Devices, Browsers, Domain and Reports. Reset Passwords. Citrix XenApp: Disconnect, Logout and Send Messages to sessions. Manage Applications, Machines and Delivery Groups. Office 365: Manage Users, Groups & Licenses Monitoring: Monitor servers for uptime with Ping, HTTP, TCP, SNMP, Windows CPU, Disk and Memory, get notified by Email, SMS, push, Apple Watch or PagerDuty. Network Tools: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, Whois, Subnet Calculator, Network Speedtest. Web Browser Management: Manage any web based User Interface such as routers, switches, network attached storage devices, printers. This includes routers and switches from Cisco, Netgear, Mikrotik, D-Link and Asus; NAS devices from IBM, EMC, NetApp, Synology and Netgear; printers from HP and more. Subscription Options: ITmanager.net includes a free 14 day trial of the ITmanager.net Service. After the trial you must purchase a subscription. The following subscription plans are available to purchase on a monthly basis: Lite - SSH, Telnet, VNC, RDP, ARD + 2 Monitors Standard - All Lite + Windows, Office 365, AWS, G Suite, 10 Monitors Professional - All Standard + Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer, Unlimited Monitors Enterprise - All Professional + HP iLO, Dell iDRAC, PagerDuty, Custom Management API and Custom Monitoring API Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://www.itmanager.net/privacy/ Terms of Service: http://www.itmanager.net/terms/ Data collected in the app is used for account info, optional audit logs and app crash logging.

About

Patch Manager Plus

Streamline patch management across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Automate patch testing, deployment, and reporting to ensure your IT environment remains secure and up-to-date.

Highlights
  • Detect vulnerable systems
  • Automate patch testing and approval
  • Automate patch download and deployment
  • Decline specific patches
  • Comprehensive system health reports
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Features
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Patch Management for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Third-Party Applications Effortlessly Manage Patches Across Platforms Key Features: 1.Detect Vulnerable Systems: Identify systems missing critical patches by synchronizing with an online patch database and performing regular scans. 2.Test and Approve Patches Automatically: Create test groups based on OS and departments, automatically test newly released patches, and approve them based on deployment results. 3.Automate Patch Download and Deployment: Automatically download and deploy missing patches during non-business hours with customizable deployment policies, including reboot configurations. 4.Decline Patches: Exclude patches for legacy applications, specific users or departments, or entire patch families as needed. 5.Comprehensive System Health Reports: Access detailed reports on vulnerable systems, installed patches, and missing patches to keep your IT environment secure. Seamless Patch Management Anytime, Anywhere ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus empowers IT administrators to manage patching on desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines on the go. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and third-party applications for devices within LAN, WAN, and roaming environments. Activation Instructions: For On-Premises Deployment: Install the Patch Manager Plus app on your device. Enter the server name and port details used by Patch Manager Plus. Sign in using the credentials for the Patch Manager Plus console. For Cloud Deployment: Create a Patch Manager account via the web browser. Log in to the mobile app using the same credentials as your browser account. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus simplifies patch management, giving IT admins the tools to secure their environments with ease, anytime and anywhere.

Screenshots

ITmanager.net4 screens
Patch Manager Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ITmanager.net at 60% against Patch Manager Plus's 0%. ITmanager.net also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 28). Patch Manager Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ITmanager.net sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Patch Manager Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patch Manager Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ITmanager.net has 146 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of ITmanager.net's written reviews are positive against 0% of Patch Manager Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ITmanager.net ships an update every 3 months, Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ITmanager.net versus Patch Manager Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterITmanager.netPatch Manager Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITmanager.net Inc.Zoho Corporation

Customer experience

ITmanager.net

All ratings146 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative37.6%

Patch Manager Plus

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

ITmanager.net

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when accessing iDRAC console
  • Freezes when loading services and server information
  • SSH connection crashes
  • Remote Desktop feature crashes
  • Setup loop with test messages
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  • Network scanning gets stuck
  • Sign-in button causes crashes
  • Slow performance with older vSphere versions
  • Inconsistent functionality across subscription tiers

Requested features

8 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Standalone version without cloud requirement
  • Local network access without Private Network Connector
  • Lifetime license option
  • Pay-per-use pricing model
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  • Time-based usage pricing
  • VM property editing capabilities
  • VMware View support

Patch Manager Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ITmanager.net

Subscriptions4
  • Lite$5.991 Month
  • Standard$29.991 Month
  • Professional$58.991 Month
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  • Enterprise$119.991 Month
None

Patch Manager Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ITmanager.net free?
ITmanager.net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patch Manager Plus free?
Patch Manager Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ITmanager.net or Patch Manager Plus?
Patch Manager Plus is rated higher. ITmanager.net averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Patch Manager Plus averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do ITmanager.net or Patch Manager Plus have ads?
Neither ITmanager.net nor Patch Manager Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ITmanager.net or Patch Manager Plus?
ITmanager.net ships an update every 3 months, and Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, ITmanager.net was updated on September 24, 2026 and Patch Manager Plus on September 10, 2026.

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