Comparison

Maner vs Dashboarr

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

Dashboarr

This app provides a unified dashboard to control and monitor your self-hosted media server stack. Manage downloads, automation, streaming, and server health from a single, native application. It offers a privacy-first, open-source experience with no accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for all services
  • Control downloads, automation, and streaming
  • Monitor server health (CPU, RAM, disk)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Encrypted API key storage
  • Local/remote URL switching
Features
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Dashboarr is the open-source mobile companion for your self-hosted media server. Control your entire stack — downloads, automation, requests, streaming, and server health — from a single fast,native app. No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a clean, dark-mode interface that talks directly to the services you already run. SUPPORTED SERVICES • qBittorrent — manage torrents, pause/resume, set limits, monitor speeds • Radarr — search, add, and monitor movies; browse queue and missing • Sonarr — search, add shows, track episodes, view airing schedule • Overseerr — browse, search, and request movies or TV shows; approve or decline • Tautulli — live streams, bandwidth, playback history • Prowlarr — indexer status, global search, grab releases, stats • Plex — now playing, recently added, on deck, library browser • Bazarr — manage missing subtitles • Glances — live CPU, RAM, disk, and network monitoring KEY FEATURES • Unified dashboard — every service at a glance • Dark mode native UI, built with React Native • Pull-to-refresh and haptic feedback everywhere • Local vs remote URL switching based on WiFi — seamless at home or away • SSL/TLS and reverse proxy support • Wake-on-LAN — wake your server from anywhere on your LAN • Calendar view of upcoming releases • Activity view across all services • Service health monitoring • Push notifications via optional self-hosted backend relay (completely optional) • Config export / import for easy migration and backup • Encrypted storage for API keys (iOS Keychain) PRIVACY-FIRST Dashboarr is a client-side app. It talks directly to the services on your own server using your own API keys. Nothing is routed through a third-party cloud, no analytics, no telemetry. Your data stays on your devices and your network. OPEN SOURCE Licensed under GPL-3.0. The full source code is on GitHub. No hidden monetization, no paywalls — pure functionality for people who host their own stack. REQUIREMENTS You need to already be running the services you want to manage (qBittorrent, Radarr, Sonarr, etc.). Dashboarr is a control interface — it does not host or stream content itself, and it does not provide any media. Built for self-hosters, home-lab enthusiasts, and anyone tired of juggling nine browser tabs to manage their home server.

Screenshots

Maner4 screens
Dashboarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dashboarr at 100% against Maner's 14%. Dashboarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dashboarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Maner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dashboarr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maner ships an update every 2 months, Dashboarr weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Maner versus Dashboarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManerDashboarr
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings520 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFF Vision SRLRenzo Beux

Customer experience

Maner

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

Dashboarr

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maner

No in-app purchases

None

Dashboarr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maner free?
Maner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dashboarr free?
Dashboarr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maner or Dashboarr?
Dashboarr is rated higher. Maner averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dashboarr averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Maner or Dashboarr have ads?
Neither Maner nor Dashboarr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maner or Dashboarr?
Maner ships an update every 2 months, and Dashboarr weekly. Most recently, Maner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dashboarr on October 24, 2026.

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