Viewu vs OPNManager+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viewu
Monitor and manage your Frigate security system with this open-source iOS app. View live camera streams, review past events on an intuitive timeline, and receive customizable push notifications. It offers seamless integration with Frigate Video NVR for enhanced home or office security.
- Event timeline navigation
- Live RTSP stream viewing
- Customizable push notifications
- Frigate NVR integration
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Community-driven development
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Discover the ultimate way to monitor and manage your Frigate security with Viewu, the free, open-source iOS app that seamlessly integrates with Frigate Video. Whether you're keeping an eye on your home, office, or any other important location, Viewu offers robust features to keep you connected and informed. Key Features: - Event Timeline: Easily view and navigate through past events with an intuitive timeline. - Live RTSP Streams: Watch live camera feeds directly from your iOS device for real-time monitoring. - Customizable Notifications: Set up and control push notifications to stay alerted to specific events. - Frigate Integration: Support for Frigate versions 13, 14, 15, and 16 ensuring compatibility and smooth operation. - Privacy First: Your data is yours alone. Viewu does not collect or store any user information, ensuring your privacy is always protected. Viewu is designed with the community in mind. As a community-driven project, it evolves based on user feedback, ensuring it meets your needs and expectations. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Viewu makes security management accessible to everyone. Become a part of the Viewu community and help shape the future of the app. Your feedback and feature requests drive our development. Note - Viewu app only supports Frigate Video NVR and no others.
OPNManager+
Manage and monitor your OPNsense firewall remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Control network functions, view live logs, and manage rules and aliases from your iPhone or iPad. Securely connect to your firewall with encrypted credentials stored locally.
- Dashboard monitoring
- Firewall rule management
- Live firewall logs
- Alias and route management
- Device discovery
- Firmware update viewing
- Network topology map
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OPNManager+ is a powerful mobile companion for managing and monitoring your OPNsense firewall — built for iPhone and iPad with a streamlined, touch-friendly interface. Take control of your network from anywhere using an intuitive app that surfaces your most-used firewall functions — no browser or desktop required. Features: • Dashboard monitoring for system resources, gateways, and interface traffic • Firewall rule management: create, edit, enable/disable rules • Live firewall logs with filtering and real-time updates • Manage aliases, routes, and ZFS snapshots with ease • Device discovery and basic network information • View and apply firmware updates • Visual network topology map • Temperature widget and interface status • Secure local storage with PIN lock and encrypted credentials • Support for managing multiple OPNsense firewalls • Improved onboarding experience for faster setup OPNManager+ connects securely to your firewall using the official OPNsense API. Setup requires only your API key and URL. All credentials are stored locally and encrypted for your protection. Perfect for network administrators, IT professionals, and home lab enthusiasts who want powerful, secure control of OPNsense — from mobile. Note: This is a one-time purchase app. No subscriptions required. OPNManager+ is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OPNsense project or Deciso B.V.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Viewu at Free against OPNManager+'s $3.99. Viewu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). OPNManager+'s advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Viewu is free to download; OPNManager+ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Viewu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 70% positive.
Viewu ships an update every 3 days, OPNManager+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viewu | OPNManager+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Matthew Ehrhart | Steven Thacher |
Customer experience
Viewu
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In-app purchases
Viewu
No in-app purchases
OPNManager+
No in-app purchases









