Comparison

Maner vs HashWatcher

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Install and remove Umbrel apps
  • Monitor Umbrel server status
  • Adjust Umbrel server settings
  • iOS and iPadOS compatibility
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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.

About

HashWatcher

Monitor and control a wide range of cryptocurrency mining hardware from a single interface. Track hashrate, power, temperature, and efficiency in real-time. Optimize performance and receive alerts for potential issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time hashrate, power, and temperature monitoring
  • Birds-eye fleet view of all mining rigs
  • Remote monitoring via HashWatcher Hub
  • Overclocking and performance controls for supported miners
  • Smart temperature alerts
  • Exportable PDF reports for auditing and electricity tracking
  • Mac Menu Bar live stats
Features
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HashWatcher is a fast, local-first dashboard for monitoring and controlling Bitcoin mining hardware from one clean view. Track your entire fleet without filling your Home Screen with IP shortcuts. See hashrate, power, temperature, efficiency, uptime, pool status, and alerts across all supported miners. NEW: SolarWatcher Use solar, battery, grid, and home-load data to run miners smarter. SolarWatcher can help supported miners follow available surplus power, protect battery reserve, and automatically step between Low Power, Eco, Standard, and Super modes. Supported SolarWatcher integrations include Victron VRM, Home Assistant, Enphase IQ Gateway, APsystems EZ1, EcoFlow, Solar Assistant, and SolarEdge where configured. Fleet Monitoring -Bird’s-eye view of all miners -Real-time hashrate, power, temp, efficiency, uptime, and status -Charts and local telemetry history -Miner detail dashboards for troubleshooting -Temperature, VR temp, anomaly, block-found, and best-difficulty alerts Miner Controls -Overclocking and performance modes for supported solo miners -Braiins OS, LuxOS, VNish, BitAxe-family, NMMiner/NerdQaxe, Canaan, FutureBit, Lucky Miner, Hammer, and Bitdsk support -Supported Canaan controls including work modes, fan controls, LED/LCD options, and scheduling -Supported Antminer-class devices when running compatible firmware such as Braiins OS, LuxOS, or VNish Remote Monitoring -HashWatcher Hub/Gateway lets you monitor miners away from home through a private remote-access path. No port forwarding or dynamic DNS required. -Reports and Tools -Daily PDF reports -Maintenance planning and reminders -Energy and output tracking -Leaderboards and performance comparison -iOS widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch support, and Mac menu bar stats Supported examples include BitAxe Max, Ultra, Supra, Gamma, Gamma Turbo, Supra Hex, NerdQAxe+, NerdQAxe++, NerdQAxe+ Hydro running ESP-Miner, LuckyMiner LV06/LV08, Canaan Avalon Nano 3/Nano 3S, Avalon Q, Avalon Mini 3, Antminer S21/S19/S17-series devices and Braiins BMM101 devices.... and more. Privacy HashWatcher reads miner data directly from devices you configure. Optional cloud-backed features are used only for services such as Hub connectivity, alerts, leaderboards, and app features that need them. HashWatcher does not mine cryptocurrency. It monitors and manages supported mining hardware. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maner4 screens
HashWatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HashWatcher at 88% against Maner's 14%. HashWatcher also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Maner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HashWatcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Maner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HashWatcher holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HashWatcher has 466 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 88% of HashWatcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maner ships an update every 2 months, HashWatcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Maner versus HashWatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManerHashWatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (466 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5466 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarFetchedEngineered Essentials Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

Maner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

HashWatcher

All ratings466 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.1%

In-app purchases

None

Maner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HashWatcher

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Maner free?
Maner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HashWatcher free?
HashWatcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maner or HashWatcher?
HashWatcher is rated higher. Maner averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HashWatcher averages 4.9 from 466 ratings.
Do Maner or HashWatcher have ads?
Neither Maner nor HashWatcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maner or HashWatcher?
Maner ships an update every 2 months, and HashWatcher every 5 days. Most recently, Maner was updated on August 19, 2026 and HashWatcher on September 22, 2026.

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