Comparison

ProxMate vs ProxMan

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

Head to head
About

ProxMate

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
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With ProxMate you get a quick and easy overview of your Proxmox cluster, servers and guests. • TOTP Support • Start, stop, restart, and reset VMs/LXCs • Connect to guests through the noVNC-console • Node Terminal • Node Actions: start/stop all guests, reboot, shutdown • Monitor the utilization and details of the Proxmox cluster or server, as well as the VMs/LXCs • View disks, LVM, directories, and ZFS • List tasks and task-details • Show backup-details, start backups • Connect to Cluster/Node via reverse proxy • iCloud/Keychain Sync • Connect with custom HTTP headers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://herres.solutions/legal/apps/privacy-policy.html

About

ProxMan

Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment and Backup Server from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control VMs and containers, manage backups, and access terminals and VNC consoles remotely.

Highlights
  • Complete server monitoring
  • VM and container management
  • Proxmox Backup Server integration
  • Terminal and VNC access
  • Storage management
  • Push notifications
  • Multi-node management
Features
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ProxMan: Lightweight Proxmox VE, Backup Server & Datacenter Manager in Your Pocket Take control of your Proxmox infrastructure from anywhere with ProxMan – the most comprehensive app for managing Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), Proxmox Backup Server (PBS), and Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM). Whether you're an IT professional, system administrator, or homelab enthusiast, ProxMan delivers the tools to monitor and manage your virtual environments on the go. Key Features: • Complete Server Monitoring Real-time statistics for CPU, RAM, disk usage, and network traffic Historical performance data with charts Temperature and hardware status monitoring Storage management and usage visualization • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create and restore snapshots/backups Create VMs and LXC containers directly from the app with full configuration options Clone existing VMs and LXC containers Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics Navigate and manage Nested Datastore Namespaces Verify and prune backups Run garbage collection and maintenance tasks Create, edit, and manage backup jobs with scheduling and retention policies • Datacenter Manager (PDM) Manage all your Proxmox clusters and backup servers in one place Fleet-wide dashboard with health, guests, tasks, and performance charts Start, stop, and monitor VMs and containers across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump straight from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Direct terminal access to Proxmox nodes Terminal access to containers Integrated VNC console for virtual machines On-screen keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste Secure connection handling • Storage Information & Content Management View detailed storage pool information Browse and manage content including ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events Backup job completions and failures System updates Replication job status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Switch between nodes with ease Drag and drop to reorder your servers Unified dashboard for all your infrastructure • Widgets Add home screen widgets to monitor your Proxmox servers at a glance View Datacenter Manager fleet health Stay updated without opening the app • Authentication & Connectivity Secure login to your PVE, PBS & PDM with OpenID Connect providers like Authentik, Keycloak, and others Passkey and Single Sign-On login through a secure system browser API Token support for seamless and secure authentication Custom HTTP Headers support for advanced routing and proxy configurations • Multi-Language Support Browse the app in English, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed specifically for mobile. No more struggling with web interfaces or complex SSH connections when you're away from your desk. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you all the tools you need with just a few taps. Download ProxMan today and experience professional-grade Proxmox management anywhere, anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxman.app/privacy Note: This app requires an existing Proxmox VE (version 7.0+), Proxmox Backup Server, and/or Proxmox Datacenter Manager installation. Proxmox® is a registered trademark of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. ProxMan is not affiliated with Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

Screenshots

ProxMate4 screens
ProxMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProxMan at 4.7 against ProxMate's 4.2. ProxMan also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 26). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProxMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProxMan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 87 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of ProxMate's written reviews are positive against 81% of ProxMan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, ProxMan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ProxMate versus ProxMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxMateProxMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings)4.7 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2687 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#84#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HerresRoutecore LLC

Customer experience

ProxMate

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.1%

ProxMan

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

ProxMate

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Terminal view could be optimized
  • Console navigation is not ideal
  • App freezes when adding new servers
  • SSL validation issues
  • App crashes
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  • Wake-on-LAN not accessible when cluster is down
  • Login fields not fully filled by password manager
  • Wiping gesture from the left edge gets stuck on 'loading…'
  • Cannot add new servers on iOS 17.4
  • App freezes when adding servers

Requested features

19 requests
  • Desktop support
  • Terminal view optimization
  • Extra keyboard for terminals
  • Manual VLAN setup via console
  • Docker/Portainer monitoring/management
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  • Backup notification settings
  • FaceID/Autologin for login process
  • Ceph state monitoring
  • Ceph pool and cluster status
  • Snapshot creation
  • Widget for server overview
  • Separate LXC containers and VMs in Guest tab
  • Edit settings and fields (e.g., backup notification email, notes)
  • Display temperature from lm-sensors
  • Rearrange servers in the Servers list
  • KSM sharing info on main view
  • Search function for guests
  • Temperature display for CPU or NVMe
  • Test week or trial days for premium version

ProxMan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ProxMate

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time4
  • Espresso$2.99
  • Delicious Pasta$8.99
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99
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  • Pizza with extra Cheese$17.99
3 purchases

ProxMan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annually14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is ProxMate free?
ProxMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProxMate or ProxMan?
ProxMan is rated higher. ProxMate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ProxMan averages 4.7 from 87 ratings.
Do ProxMate or ProxMan have ads?
Neither ProxMate nor ProxMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxMate or ProxMan?
ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProxMan every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProxMate was updated on September 20, 2026 and ProxMan on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, ProxMate or ProxMan?
ProxMate currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and ProxMan at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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