# Uptime Kuma Manager vs ProxMate

Uptime Kuma Manager and ProxMate both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of ProxMate's written reviews are positive against 70% of Uptime Kuma Manager's. ProxMate also leads on chart position (#38 vs #135). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ProxMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Uptime Kuma Manager against 4.2 for ProxMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Uptime Kuma Manager's written reviews are positive against 88% of ProxMate's.

Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, ProxMate fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uptime Kuma Manager | ProxMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#38** |
| Size | 11 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peng Lyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462802515) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### Uptime Kuma Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #190 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your services from your phone by connecting to your Uptime Kuma servers. Receive instant notifications for downtime and view service status with clear indicators. Securely manage credentials and access protected servers.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers, Background push notifications, Color-coded service status indicators, Secure credential storage (Keychain), Cloudflare Access support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient Uptime Kuma client
- 🚀 Fast connection and status visibility
- ✨ Clean and pleasant interface
- ✅ Works stably
- 💖 Highly recommended for Uptime Kuma users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Subscription for notifications is disliked
- 🤔 One-time purchase preferred over subscription
- 💸 Monetization is considered absurd
- ❌ Colored bars for history not useful
- 📉 Lacks simple mode for history

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner works, nothing else
- App cannot connect
- Connection not working
- Freezing when adding server with TLS
- iOS app seems limited to push notifications

**Requested features**

- One-time in-app purchase for notifications
- Simple mode for history view (❌ or ✅)
- Watch support
- More widgets with customization
- One-time purchase option for lifetime unlock


### ProxMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application provides a streamlined interface for managing Proxmox virtual environments. It offers comprehensive control over servers, guests, and cluster resources, including remote console access and detailed monitoring. Users can perform various actions like starting, stopping, and restarting virtual machines and containers, as well as managing backups and viewing system details.

**Highlights:** Proxmox cluster overview, VM/LXC start, stop, restart, noVNC console access, Node Terminal and actions, Resource utilization monitoring, Backup management, TOTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Delicious Pasta | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pizza with extra Cheese | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
- 💡 Great Proxmox management on the go
- 💰 Affordable lifetime purchase option
- 👨‍💻 Excellent and responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- ⚠️ Limited free functionality
- 🐛 Terminal view needs optimization
- ⚠️ Some functions are missing
- 🐛 Navigation in console is difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Terminal view could be optimized
- Console navigation is not ideal
- App freezes when adding new servers
- SSL validation issues
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Desktop support
- Terminal view optimization
- Extra keyboard for terminals
- Manual VLAN setup via console
- Docker/Portainer monitoring/management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?

Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProxMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uptime Kuma Manager or ProxMate?

Uptime Kuma Manager is rated higher. Uptime Kuma Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while ProxMate averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do Uptime Kuma Manager or ProxMate have ads?

Neither Uptime Kuma Manager nor ProxMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Uptime Kuma Manager or ProxMate?

Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, and ProxMate fortnightly. Most recently, Uptime Kuma Manager was updated on October 30, 2026 and ProxMate on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Uptime Kuma Manager or ProxMate?

Uptime Kuma Manager currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and ProxMate at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*