Comparison

OpManager vs OpenManage Mobile

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

Head to head
About

OpManager

This mobile application provides remote access to an on-premises network monitoring server. It allows data center administrators to view device performance, troubleshoot faults, and manage alarms from their Apple devices. The app offers real-time notifications and quick access to critical IT infrastructure information.

Highlights
  • View network devices by category, group, and type
  • Monitor alarms and their causes
  • Identify down devices and associated alarms
  • Search and view device details and status
  • Perform network tests (Ping, Traceroute)
  • Manage alarms (acknowledge, clear, delete)
  • Receive push notifications for events
Features
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You need to run ManageEngine OpManager server to work with this app. OpManager is complete, end-to-end network monitoring software that offers advanced fault and performance management functionalities across critical IT resources such as routers, WAN links, switches, firewalls, VoIP call paths, physical servers, virtual servers, domain controllers, and other IT infrastructure devices. You are only able to access your machine setup using this app if you're already running OpManager on-premises, and you can use this app to access the machine setup from your Apple device (iPad and iPhone). This app helps data center administrators stay connected to their IT and access it from anywhere, anytime. It offers quick access to the OpManager on-premises tool to view the performance of devices and troubleshoot faults instantly. This app is not stand-alone. Features Lists all the devices in your network based on category, groups, business view, type, vendor, apps, protocol, severity. Lists alarm and their causes based on the time and severity (Critical, Attention, Trouble, Service Down) Lists all the down devices and their corresponding alarms in your network Search for a particular device in your network and know its detail and status Perform Test Monitor, Ping, Traceroute, and Workflow actions on devices Perform actions such as Clear Alarm, Acknowledge Alarm, Delete Alarm, Suppress Alarms, and Add Notes on alarms Push notifications for getting timely notifications on events that are generated in the OpManager server With the help of Siri Shortcuts, execute actions to show a list of down devices, and filter alarms based on severity, category, time, acknowledged/unacknowledged Home screen widgets to have a quick overview of alarms, down devices. Applications Manager Plugin support Ping Tools and Address Monitoring Tools Support for Https AD and SAML authentication support. Compatible with OpManager and OpManager plus versions 12400 and later. Want to try OpManager on-premises? https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/download.html?appstore

About

OpenManage Mobile

This app allows IT administrators to securely manage Dell servers and chassis from a mobile device. It supports remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with augmented reality features for MX7000 modular chassis.

Highlights
  • Remote server and chassis management
  • Proactive alert notifications
  • View server/chassis details and health
  • Power on/off/reboot servers
  • Augmented Reality for MX7000 chassis
  • Bare metal configuration
Features
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE ACCESS OVER MANAGEMENT NETWORK • Remote access to iDRAC requires iDRAC7 or above • Remote access to OpenManage Enterprise requires version 3.9 or later *** OpenManage Mobile now leverages Augmented Reality to easily and quickly monitor & troubleshoot MX7000 modular chassis. Aim the camera at MX7000, connect, and view health overlays. Tap on a component to view more details. *** OVERVIEW OF OPENMANAGE MOBILE (OMM) Wireless and Mobility are now pervasive inside data centers and we can leverage it to simplify data center operations. Dell OpenManage Mobile (OMM) is an app that enables IT Administrators to securely provision, monitor, and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers or MX7000 chassis directly from a mobile device. OMM can access and manage PowerEdge servers or MX7000 modular chassis either remotely (i.e. over management network) or from inside the data center (i.e. when an IT Administrator is physically present in front of server or a chassis). Following are the ways you can access a server or an MX7000 chassis: • Remote into a server (iDRAC7, iDRAC8 or iDRAC9) • Remote into an MX7000 chassis and sleds • Remote into a console (OpenManage Enterprise) • At-the-server access to a PowerEdge server with iDRAC9 • At-the-chassis access to an MX7000 chassis and sleds When connected through a console (OpenManage Enterprise), OMM can access Dell servers, chassis, storage, networking, and any other supported third-party appliances being managed through this console. For specific feature support on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-SERVER MANAGEMENT • At-the-server access is available on PowerEdge 14th Generation and above rack and towers which support Quick Sync 2. For the latest list of supported hardware models, please contact a Dell Sales representative. • Quick Sync 2 module utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi to establish a secure connection between server and mobile device running OMM. SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-CHASSIS MANAGEMENT • Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-chassis access is available on MX7000 modular chassis FEATURES Supported features depend on the type of access (console or iDRAC) and the specific generation of server being accessed. For specific details or more information on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM KEY USE CASES – SUPPORT VARIES BY TYPE OF ACCESS AND SERVER GENERATION • Get pro-active alert notifications automatically on your mobile device from OpenManage Enterprise consoles. • Browse server or chassis details, health status, hardware & firmware inventory, networking details, and System Event or LC logs. (For MX7000 chassis, use Augmented Reality feature to monitor and troubleshoot easily and quickly.) • Power On, shut down, or reboot your server from anywhere. • For “bare metal configuration,” assign IP address, change credentials, and update common BIOS attributes. • Access, share or upload SupportAssist Collection reports; View Last Crash screen and video (requires iDRAC9) • Access Virtual Console securely (and reduce the need for crash carts) with a Third-Party app – VNC Viewer by RealVNC or Remotix by Nulana LTD • Dell Quick Resource Locator (QRL) video remediation, available when connecting to an OpenManage Enterprise, server or chassis – displays context relevant videos about the hardware based on available error logs For any questions, please send an email to OM_Mobile_Feedback@Dell.com

Screenshots

OpManager4 screens
OpenManage Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpManager at 4.6 against OpenManage Mobile's 3.0. OpManager also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 19%). 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

OpManager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of OpManager's written reviews are positive against 19% of OpenManage Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpManager ships an update every 11 days, OpenManage Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpManager versus OpenManage Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpManagerOpenManage Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (129 ratings) — better3.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationDell Inc.

Customer experience

OpManager

All ratings129 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

OpenManage Mobile

All ratings26 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

In-app purchases

None

OpManager

No in-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpManager free?
OpManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpManager or OpenManage Mobile?
OpManager is rated higher. OpManager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while OpenManage Mobile averages 3.0 from 26 ratings.
Do OpManager or OpenManage Mobile have ads?
Neither OpManager nor OpenManage Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpManager or OpenManage Mobile?
OpManager ships an update every 11 days, and OpenManage Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, OpManager was updated on September 13, 2026 and OpenManage Mobile on September 17, 2026.

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