# ProxMate vs Mailpipe

The clearest difference is rating: Mailpipe at 5.0 against ProxMate's 4.2. Mailpipe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). ProxMate's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mailpipe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxMate has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of ProxMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mailpipe's.

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Mailpipe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxMate | Mailpipe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailpipe/id6775812995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) | [Quantops, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854998164) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxMate

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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


### Mailpipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailpipe/id6775812995)

Manage your email infrastructure on your own domains directly from your mobile device. Create and control mailboxes, send and receive emails with attachments, and manage team access. Keep your calendar synchronized and forward mail with verification, all while ensuring your data remains private.

**Highlights:** Create and manage mailboxes on custom domains, Send and receive emails on the go, Manage team and tenant access, Forward mail with verification, Sync calendar and invites, Private by design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProxMate free?

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

### Is Mailpipe free?

Mailpipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProxMate or Mailpipe?

Mailpipe is rated higher. ProxMate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Mailpipe averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ProxMate or Mailpipe have ads?

Neither ProxMate nor Mailpipe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxMate or Mailpipe?

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mailpipe every 10 days. Most recently, ProxMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mailpipe on September 22, 2026.

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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.*