Comparison

Maner vs Banana Scale

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

Banana Scale

Features
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Banana Scale is mainly designed to understand the scale of items based on a single photo. No online connectivity required, just a ArUco code in the image you took (available for free download). The size of the marker is predefined, so you have a precise measure of physical dimension per pixel at the location of the Marker. Utilizing basic photogrammetry, relying on the focal length of your image from the exif camera data being correct, we can place a 3D gizmo with X,Y and Z scaled arms into the image and do some volumetric measurements. Placing multiple ArUco codes in the same scene also allows measuring distance between the markers. Results can be stored or shared as images or forwarded to our Containd App for inventarizing the measured item. The app and the code downloads are free, work without online connection and don't require an account or login. It's a very limited niche case and requires printing a marker. But it gives you a robust way of adding scale to any photo you take without requiring an XR engine or video recording. [Features] • Add (measurement unit) per pixel scale to any single photo by placing a physical 3D marker in the scene. • Add x/y/z scale bars/ measurement bars. • Measure marker distance. • Estimate item dimensions and volume. • Processing 100% on device, no online connection required. • No in app purchase or other hidden costs • No tracking or advertising. Let me know if it is of any use for you!

Screenshots

Maner4 screens
Banana Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Banana Scale at daily against Maner's every 2 months. Banana Scale also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

Maner ships an update every 2 months, Banana Scale daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maner versus Banana Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManerBanana Scale
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFF Vision SRLNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

In-app purchases

None

Maner

No in-app purchases

None

Banana Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maner free?
Maner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Banana Scale free?
Banana Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maner or Banana Scale have ads?
Neither Maner nor Banana Scale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maner or Banana Scale?
Maner ships an update every 2 months, and Banana Scale daily. Most recently, Maner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Banana Scale on October 25, 2026.

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