# ITmanager.net vs Patch Manager Plus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ITmanager.net | Patch Manager Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itmanagernet/id523631652/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-manager-plus/id1272043874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ITmanager.net Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486609592) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### ITmanager.net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itmanagernet/id523631652)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard | $29.99 | per month |
| Professional | $58.99 | per month |
| Enterprise | $119.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive IT management from mobile device
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔧 Extensive feature set (AD, ESXi, RDP, SSH, Google Apps)
- 📱 Powerful remote administration capabilities
- ⚡ Fast performance and smooth operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($25-100/month)
- 📋 Subscription-only model (no one-time purchase)
- 🚫 Misleading free trial without clear pricing disclosure
- 🔒 Requires cloud account and external connectivity
- ⚠️ Bait-and-switch marketing tactics

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Patch Manager Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-manager-plus/id1272043874)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*