Comparison

1Panel vs OPAssistant

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

Head to head
About

1Panel

Easily manage your 1Panel server operation and maintenance panel from your mobile device. Monitor server status, control applications and websites, and stay informed about your server's performance anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Server status monitoring
  • Application management
  • Website management
  • Remote server access
  • Real-time performance tracking
Features
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1Panel App is a mobile application designed specifically for managing the 1Panel server operation and maintenance panel. Through this application, you can easily monitor server status, manage server applications and websites on your mobile phone, and keep track of the server's operation anytime and anywhere.

About

OPAssistant

Monitor and manage your OpenWrt devices remotely. View system status like CPU, memory, and network, and control parental settings if the OpenAppFilter plugin is installed. Supports IPv6 and various OpenWrt devices.

Highlights
  • Open source code on GitHub
  • Supports all OpenWrt devices
  • No plugins required
  • IPv6 support
  • Remote management via public IP
  • System status monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
  • Parental control plugin integration
Features
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This is a powerful OpenWrt management app that supports all native OpenWrt functions and offers management capabilities for over 60 plugins. Multi-device management: Supports adding and managing multiple OpenWrt devices. Status monitoring: View key system metrics such as CPU, memory, connection count, network status, and firewall status. Network configuration: Configure LAN and WAN interfaces as well as firewall settings. WiFi configuration: Manage WiFi radios and interfaces (e.g., add, delete, or modify SSIDs). Software Center: Manage LuCI plugins directly from your phone, including installation and uninstallation. SSH Terminal: Access the OpenWrt command-line interface with a single tap. LAN speed test: Test network speeds between your phone and the router. Remote management: Manage devices remotely via public IP address or domain name. File management: Manage files, view system file lists, and preview images and videos. Advanced system settings: Perform actions such as rebooting, resetting, and firmware upgrades. Multi-plugin support: Manage dozens of plugins, including DDNS, Frpc, Docker, WOL, ZeroTier, and Samba. Customizable UI: Supports dark and light modes, with customizable layouts for the home screen and app center. Parental controls: Configure full OpenAppFilter features, including application filtering, internet access controls, powerful client management and App record.

Screenshots

1Panel4 screens
OPAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 1Panel at monthly against OPAssistant's every 6 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 1Panel against 4.9 for OPAssistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 1Panel's written reviews are positive against 94% of OPAssistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Panel ships an update monthly, OPAssistant every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1Panel versus OPAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1PanelOPAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2024 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLingxia (Shenzhen) Software Co., Ltd.娇 杜

Customer experience

1Panel

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OPAssistant

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

1Panel

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient server management
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 Seamless integration with various applications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues with SSH
  • 💡 Need for more customization options
  • 🐛 Inconsistent UI design between web and mobile

OPAssistant

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient to manage OpenWRT routers
  • 👍 Useful for controlling multiple routers
  • 👍 Allows more control than small programs
  • 👍 Provides a good overall experience

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Does not support HTTPS
  • 🐛 Unable to read data after successful connection

Bugs and requests

1Panel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Intermittent app crashes
  • Difficulties with IP whitelisting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multilingual support
  • Advanced monitoring and alerting capabilities
  • Expanded WAF rule management
  • Lightweight agent for managing multiple servers

OPAssistant

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unable to read data after successful connection

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for HTTPS
  • Detailed description of app functionality

In-app purchases

None

1Panel

No in-app purchases

None

OPAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Panel free?
1Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPAssistant free?
OPAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1Panel or OPAssistant?
1Panel is rated higher. 1Panel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while OPAssistant averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do 1Panel or OPAssistant have ads?
Neither 1Panel nor OPAssistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Panel or OPAssistant?
1Panel ships an update monthly, and OPAssistant every 6 months. Most recently, 1Panel was updated on October 24, 2026 and OPAssistant on October 24, 2026.

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