# ProxMate vs PVE Admin

The clearest difference is rating: PVE Admin at 5.0 against ProxMate's 4.2. PVE Admin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). ProxMate's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). 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. PVE Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

PVE Admin 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxMate | PVE Admin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pve-admin/id6780638958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) | [apply IT UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/419101257) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxMate

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### PVE Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pve-admin/id6780638958)

Manage your Proxmox VE cluster from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor nodes, VMs, and containers, access their consoles, and manage backups and storage. Receive push notifications for cluster events.

**Highlights:** Cluster dashboard, VM/container management, Integrated console, Snapshot and backup management, Storage browsing, Task tracking, Push notifications

**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 PVE Admin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProxMate or PVE Admin?

PVE Admin is rated higher. ProxMate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PVE Admin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProxMate or PVE Admin have ads?

Neither ProxMate nor PVE Admin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProxMate or PVE Admin?

ProxMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and PVE Admin every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProxMate was updated on October 16, 2026 and PVE Admin on October 6, 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.*