Maner vs Zima Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maner
Manage your Umbrel server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly install and remove apps, monitor server status in real-time, and adjust settings with an intuitive interface. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users of self-hosting.
- Install and remove Umbrel apps
- Monitor Umbrel server status
- Adjust Umbrel server settings
- iOS and iPadOS compatibility
- User-friendly interface
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Maner is a intuitive mobile app crafted specifically for managing Umbrel servers. With Maner, you can effortlessly install and remove apps on your Umbrel server, monitor its status, and adjust settings from the comfort of your iPhone. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual or just starting out in the world of self-hosting & decentralization, Maner provides an accessible and user friendly interface to help you stay in control of your home server. Key features of Maner include: - Easy installation and removal of apps on your Umbrel server - Real-time monitoring of your Umbrel server's status - Ability to adjust settings on your Umbrel server - Compatibility with both iOS and iPadOS devices Maner is the perfect tool for anyone looking to simplify their management of Umbrel servers. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, you can easily stay on top of your Umbrel server's performance and make adjustments as needed from anywhere, at any time.
Zima Client
Manage your ZimaOS-powered NAS and private cloud remotely. Monitor operations, run applications, and access files directly from your mobile device. Prioritizes data privacy and sovereignty.
- Remote NAS management
- Private cloud control
- Application execution
- File access
- Operational status monitoring
- Data privacy focus
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Welcome to the new realm of ZimaOS. Zima Client serves as the mobile management interface for ZimaOS, Whether monitoring operational status, executing deployed applications, or reviewing your files, all can be seamlessly accomplished from your mobile device. Data privacy and sovereignty are paramount to us. Should you have any inquiries, we invite you to share them at your convenience. We remain dedicated to continuously monitoring and refining these aspects. Feedback Email: feedback@zimaos.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zima Client at 62% against Maner's 14%. Zima Client also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (270 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zima Client holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zima Client has 270 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Maner's written reviews are positive against 62% of Zima Client's.
Maner ships an update every 2 months, Zima Client fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maner | Zima Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (270 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 270 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FarFetched | IceWhale Technology Limited |
Customer experience
Maner
Zima Client
In-app purchases
Maner
No in-app purchases
Zima Client
No in-app purchases
