Comparison

WOLMagic vs ProxMan

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

Head to head
About

WOLMagic

Features
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WoLMagic allows you to remotely wake up a computer or iot device by sending a broadcast packet sometimes called a Magic Packet. After the packets are sent, if you provided the IP it will ping the device so you can see when the device is active. to send the wake up message, you must provide the MAC address of the device you want to wake up. The device also MUST support Wake on Lan, sometimes you also have to configure is settings and/or BIOS of the device. The device will also do ICMP pings.

About

ProxMan

Manage Proxmox VE, Backup Server, and Datacenter from your mobile device. Monitor server performance, control virtual machines and containers, manage backups, and access terminals remotely.

Highlights
  • Complete server monitoring
  • VM and container management
  • Proxmox Backup Server integration
  • Firewall and network configuration
  • Terminal and VNC access
  • Push notifications for critical events
Features
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ProxMan: Lightweight Proxmox VE, Backup Server & Datacenter Manager in Your Pocket Take control of your Proxmox infrastructure from anywhere with ProxMan – the most comprehensive app for managing Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), Proxmox Backup Server (PBS), and Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM). Whether you're an IT professional, system administrator, or homelab enthusiast, ProxMan delivers the tools to monitor and manage your virtual environments on the go. Key Features: • Complete Server Monitoring Real-time CPU, RAM, disk and network statistics Historical performance charts Live dashboard with CPU and RAM for every node Storage usage visualization • Datacenter Overview Cluster, quorum and node status on one screen Cluster-wide CPU, RAM and storage, plus HA, Ceph and recent tasks • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create VMs and LXC containers with full configuration options Clone, snapshot, back up and restore guests Migrate VMs and containers between cluster nodes Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Firewall, Network & Wake-on-LAN Manage firewall rules, IP sets, aliases and options for the datacenter, nodes and guests Edit node networks (bridges, bonds, VLANs) and DNS, then apply or revert Wake offline nodes through your cluster or straight from your phone • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics and capacity forecast Navigate Nested Datastore Namespaces Run sync, verify, prune and garbage collection jobs Create and edit backup jobs with scheduling and retention policies • Datacenter Manager (PDM) Manage all your Proxmox clusters and backup servers in one place Fleet-wide dashboard with health, guests, tasks, and performance charts Start, stop, and monitor guests across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Terminal access to nodes and containers that reconnects automatically Integrated VNC console for virtual machines Keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste • Storage & Content Management View storage pool details Browse and manage ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events, backup results, system updates and replication status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Drag and drop to reorder your servers Home screen widgets to monitor your servers at a glance • Authentication & Connectivity OpenID Connect providers like Authentik and Keycloak Passkey and Single Sign-On through a secure system browser API Token support and Custom HTTP Headers for advanced proxy setups ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed for mobile. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you the tools you need with just a few taps. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxman.app/privacy Note: This app requires an existing Proxmox VE (version 7.0+), Proxmox Backup Server, and/or Proxmox Datacenter Manager installation. Proxmox® is a registered trademark of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. ProxMan is not affiliated with Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

Screenshots

WOLMagic3 screens
ProxMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ProxMan at #34 against WOLMagic's unranked. 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. WOLMagic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
WOLMagic versus ProxMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOLMagicProxMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—97 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVIT werks LLCRoutecore LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WOLMagic

One-time1
  • allow 3 or more device entries$1.99
3 purchases

ProxMan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annually14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is WOLMagic free?
WOLMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WOLMagic or ProxMan have ads?
Neither WOLMagic nor ProxMan shows ads.

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