Comparison

Lumen Connect vs ProxNode

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

Head to head
About

Lumen Connect

Features
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LumenConnect is a product by Guglielmo Technology Provider that allows you to configure and manage an OpenRoaming WiFi profile on your device, enabling secure and seamless connection to OpenRoaming WiFi networks around the world. OpenRoaming™ is a protocol developed by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), based on Passpoint™ technology. Its goal is to enable secure global WiFi roaming, overcoming the limitations of traditional public WiFi networks and making WiFi access more practical and secure. Once you’ve logged into the app, you’ll be able to automatically configure your WiFi profile, which will allow you to connect automatically and securely to any OpenRoaming WiFi networks available, as shown on the dedicated map within the app. You can also view and manage your personal information at any time within the app, ensuring your data remains protected. Guglielmo is a certified member and Identity Provider of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. More details can be found here: https://lumen.guglielmo.biz/enterprise-wifi-authentication/openroaming/

About

ProxNode

Features
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ProxNode is a focused mobile companion for Proxmox users who want fast access to their infrastructure from anywhere. Monitor node health, check VM status, and trigger key actions without being tied to a desktop. The interface is designed for clarity, speed, and daily operations. ProxNode keeps critical information up front—online/offline states, live metrics, and quick actions—so you can make decisions quickly. When you need deeper access, open the SSH terminal and work directly on the host, or switch to Demo Mode to explore the app safely before connecting to production. Your server credentials stay on your device, and ProxNode does not collect or share your infrastructure data. Whether you manage a homelab or production systems, ProxNode brings Proxmox management to your pocket with a fast, reliable experience.

Screenshots

Lumen Connect4 screens
ProxNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lumen Connect at 15.1 against ProxNode's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Lumen Connect versus ProxNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumen ConnectProxNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuglielmo S.r.l.ABDULLAH CAGRI TAS

In-app purchases

None

Lumen Connect

No in-app purchases

None

ProxNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumen Connect free?
Lumen Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxNode free?
ProxNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumen Connect or ProxNode have ads?
Neither Lumen Connect nor ProxNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumen Connect or ProxNode?
Lumen Connect ships an update every 2 months, and ProxNode every 2 months. Most recently, Lumen Connect was updated on October 19, 2026 and ProxNode on October 7, 2026.

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