# ITmanager.net vs WinPulse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WinPulse at 100% against ITmanager.net's 60%. WinPulse also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). ITmanager.net's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ITmanager.net sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WinPulse sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WinPulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ITmanager.net has 146 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ITmanager.net's written reviews are positive against 100% of WinPulse's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ITmanager.net | WinPulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itmanagernet/id523631652/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winpulse-windows-admin/id1546415970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ITmanager.net Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486609592) | [Signifium LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528672924) |

## 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


### WinPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winpulse-windows-admin/id1546415970)

Manage Windows servers remotely from your mobile device. Access processes, services, event logs, and perform system administration tasks without a full RDP session. Ideal for IT professionals needing quick access to server information and controls.

**Highlights:** Real-time server monitoring, Process and service management, Event log browsing, System information and configuration, Network diagnostics, File management, Windows Update control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Target (6 months) | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Starter Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 5 targets (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Growth Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 5 Targets (6 months) | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Business Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Targets (6 months) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Starter Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 20 Targets (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Growth Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Business Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ITmanager.net free?

ITmanager.net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WinPulse free?

WinPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ITmanager.net or WinPulse?

WinPulse is rated higher. ITmanager.net averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while WinPulse averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ITmanager.net or WinPulse have ads?

Neither ITmanager.net nor WinPulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ITmanager.net or WinPulse?

ITmanager.net ships an update every 3 months, and WinPulse every 3 months. Most recently, ITmanager.net was updated on September 24, 2026 and WinPulse on July 19, 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.*