# ProxMate vs Enchanted Developers Only

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enchanted Developers Only at none against ProxMate's 6. Enchanted Developers Only also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). ProxMate's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProxMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Enchanted Developers Only asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for ProxMate against 4.3 for Enchanted Developers Only. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 83 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of ProxMate's written reviews are positive against 74% of Enchanted Developers Only's.

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Enchanted Developers Only weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxMate | Enchanted Developers Only |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961/reviews) | **[4.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-developers-only/id6474268307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#119** |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) | [Augustinas Malinauskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721219320) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxMate

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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 Yearly | $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


### Enchanted Developers Only

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-developers-only/id6474268307)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application allows LLM researchers to interact with self-hosted models through a chat interface. It supports the Ollama API and its ecosystem, enabling users to test prompts and switch between models with conversation context. The app also provides nicely formatted output for Markdown elements like tables, lists, and code.

**Highlights:** Chat with self-hosted LLMs, Supports Ollama API, Conversation context, Quick model switching, Markdown formatting, Streaming support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Clean, minimalist, lightweight interface
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🔒 Privacy-focused local LLM support
- 🎤 Voice recognition and text-to-speech capabilities
- ✨ Seamless Ollama integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Connection drops when app goes to background
- ⏱️ Non-configurable timeout settings
- 📜 Auto-scrolling prevents reading while streaming
- 🎯 Input field loses focus during response generation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on macOS 15.3.1
- Crashes on iOS 18 immediately upon opening
- Responses cut off mid-sentence
- Text remains in input field after sending
- App freezes while typing

**Requested features**

- Automated voice recognition with auto-send after silence
- Auto-read replies aloud after sending
- Cross-device iCloud/WebDAV sync
- Multiple Ollama endpoint support
- Document/file upload capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxMate free?

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

### Is Enchanted Developers Only free?

Enchanted Developers Only is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProxMate or Enchanted Developers Only?

Enchanted Developers Only is rated higher. ProxMate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Enchanted Developers Only averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.

### Do ProxMate or Enchanted Developers Only have ads?

Neither ProxMate nor Enchanted Developers Only shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxMate or Enchanted Developers Only?

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Enchanted Developers Only weekly. Most recently, ProxMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and Enchanted Developers Only on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ProxMate or Enchanted Developers Only?

ProxMate currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Enchanted Developers Only at #119. 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.*