Comparison

AQL vs Prox Agent

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

Head to head
About

AQL

This utility app emulates a wireless remote for pool equipment controllers. It requires a specific RS-485 to WiFi adapter for operation. Detailed installation guides are available via a support URL.

Highlights
  • Emulates AQL-PS-8 wireless remote
  • Requires EW11 IoT Adapter
  • Controls residential swimming pool equipment
  • RS-485 to WiFi connectivity
  • Support URL for installation details
Features
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This application emulates an AQL-PS-8 wireless remote control for a residential swimming pool equipment controller. An EW11 RS-485 to WiFi adapter must be used in conjunction with this app. Details on the EW11 and installation procedures may be found in the support URL.

About

Prox Agent

Features
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Manage your Proxmox VE servers from iPhone and iPad. Check your homelab, control VMs and LXC containers, and investigate issues wherever you are. Prox Agent brings your cluster into one native interface, so you can check resources and take action without reaching for a computer. KEEP YOUR SERVERS IN VIEW • See cluster health, node status, CPU and memory usage, storage capacity, and network activity. • Start, stop, reboot, or shut down VMs and LXC containers. • Inspect workload hardware and adjust CPU cores and memory, plus swap for LXC containers. • View and create snapshots before making changes. GO FURTHER WITH PREMIUM • Open node shells and terminal consoles for VMs and LXC containers. • Inspect storage pools, disks, partitions, and available SMART data. • Run configured Proxmox VE backup jobs and follow progress and task output. • Investigate node syslog, activity, resource events, and full workload task history. Premium features are unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. GET CONNECTED Add your existing Proxmox VE server, sign in, and open the dashboard. Your server must be reachable from your device, and available actions depend on your account permissions. Your Proxmox connection details stay on your device. No ads or tracking. Download Prox Agent and keep your Proxmox homelab close at hand. Prox Agent is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox and Proxmox VE are trademarks of their respective owner.

Screenshots

AQL3 screens
Prox Agent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prox Agent at every 10 days against AQL's monthly. AQL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AQL ships an update monthly, Prox Agent every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AQL versus Prox Agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAQLProx Agent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark SchulzMaximilian Hartung

In-app purchases

None

AQL

No in-app purchases

None

Prox Agent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AQL free?
AQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prox Agent free?
Prox Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AQL or Prox Agent have ads?
Neither AQL nor Prox Agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AQL or Prox Agent?
AQL ships an update monthly, and Prox Agent every 10 days. Most recently, AQL was updated on October 2, 2026 and Prox Agent on October 12, 2026.

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