Comparison

Uptime Kuma Manager vs OctoGlow

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

Head to head
About

Uptime Kuma Manager

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
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Uptime Kuma Manager allows you to connect to your Uptime Kuma servers and monitor the services directly from your phone. With a clean and simple interface, you can quickly view the status of your services and receive notifications when they go down. Features: • Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers • Stay informed with Background Push Notifications • View the status of your services with color-coded indicators • Securely store Uptime Kuma server credentials with Keychain • Support for Cloudflare Access protected servers — connect through Cloudflare Zero Trust with service token authentication Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://github.com/rebornix/uptime-kuma-monitor/blob/main/ukm-privacy.md

About

OctoGlow

Features
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OctoGlow – Smart Control for Your OctoPrint-Enabled 3D Printer Take full control of your 3D printer connected via OctoPrint from anywhere with OctoGlow. Monitor your prints live, adjust temperatures, control movement, and manage every step of the printing process — all in one powerful app. Key Features: Real-time temperature control: Set and monitor nozzle and bed temperatures. Manual printer movement: Move printer axes directly from your device. Live webcam monitoring: Watch your prints in real time from anywhere. Upload and start prints: Send GCODE files to your printer and initiate printing easily. Live status tracking: View current temperatures, progress, estimated time remaining, and more. OctoGlow is the modern and reliable companion for every 3D printing enthusiast using OctoPrint. Stay connected with your printer and enhance your productivity.

Screenshots

Uptime Kuma Manager4 screens
OctoGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoGlow at none against Uptime Kuma Manager's 2. Uptime Kuma Manager's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. OctoGlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Uptime Kuma Manager versus OctoGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUptime Kuma ManagerOctoGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeng LyuHasan Ustunel

Bugs and requests

Uptime Kuma Manager

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Spinner works, nothing else
  • App cannot connect
  • Connection not working
  • Freezing when adding server with TLS
  • iOS app seems limited to push notifications
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  • Test notifications work once, then fail
  • Cannot see monitors or groups in iOS app
  • Authentication options not working (2FA rejection)
  • Graph construction incorrect for longer periods
  • Widget shows entries as unreachable, doesn't update well
  • App doesn't recognize installation
  • Does not work with HTTPS
  • App freezes when adding server with TLS

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • Critical notification option (bypass sleep focus)
  • Two decimal points for Uptime %
  • Custom headers for Cloudflare Zero Trust access
  • Lifetime unlock option
  • iCloud syncing
  • User-adjustable yellow threshold for service checks or match web interface display
  • Support for Apple Watch with status viewing
  • Groups displayed correctly

OctoGlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Uptime Kuma Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Premium Subscription Yearly$9.991 Year
None

OctoGlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?
Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoGlow free?
OctoGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Uptime Kuma Manager or OctoGlow have ads?
Neither Uptime Kuma Manager nor OctoGlow shows ads.

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