ITmanager.net vs ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote server monitoring
- Windows, AD, VMware management
- Cloud environment control (AWS)
- Network device management
- Real-time notifications
- Network diagnostic tools
- Apple Watch integration
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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.
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Manage Active Directory user accounts remotely via iPhone. Perform tasks like creating, resetting passwords, and managing group memberships with 24/7 access. Generate reports on user status and manage AD task requests.
- User provisioning with templates
- Password reset, unlock, enable/disable users
- Group membership management
- Reports on user status
- Workflow for AD task requests
- 24/7 remote access
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ManageEngine ADManager Plus Active Directory iPhone app empowers administrators and help desk technicians to manage all user accounts in their organization using just their iPhones immaterial of where they are or what time it is. With 24*7 access and control over user accounts, even when they are ‘on the move’, they can now avoid any unpleasant surprises and keep their Active Directory in top shape always. ~ App features ~ User Provisioning: Create users in AD with Smart User creation templates User Management: Reset password, unlock, enable, disable, delete user accounts Users' group membership management User Reports: Details of locked out, disabled, password expired, and inactive users Workflow: View, manage, and execute AD task requests
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ITmanager.net at 4.5 against ManageEngine ADManager Plus's 3.1. ITmanager.net also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 36%) and ratings volume (146 vs 10). ManageEngine ADManager Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. ITmanager.net sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ManageEngine ADManager Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
ITmanager.net holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ITmanager.net has 146 ratings behind it against 10, 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 36% of ManageEngine ADManager Plus's.
ITmanager.net ships an update every 3 months, ManageEngine ADManager Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ITmanager.net | ManageEngine ADManager Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (146 ratings) — better | 3.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ITmanager.net Inc. | Zoho Corporation |
Customer experience
ITmanager.net
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
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
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ITmanager.net
- Lite$5.991 Month
- Standard$29.991 Month
- Professional$58.991 Month
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- Enterprise$119.991 Month
ManageEngine ADManager Plus
No in-app purchases







