1Panel vs BitManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Server status monitoring
- Application management
- Website management
- Remote server access
- Real-time performance tracking
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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.
BitManager
This app allows users to remotely manage download services like qBittorrent and Transmission on their NAS or server. Monitor download and upload speeds, check server status, and control tasks like pausing and resuming from your iPhone.
- Remote control for qBittorrent and Transmission
- Real-time speed monitoring
- Task status grouping
- Pause and resume download tasks
- Server connection status
- Native iOS design with Dark Mode
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BitManager - Remote Control [Disclaimer] This app is strictly a remote control tool designed to manage download services running on your NAS or server. It does NOT provide torrent search, downloading, or media streaming services, nor does it download files to your iPhone. [Introduction] BitManager is a lightweight remote controller designed for iPhone, tailored for NAS users. Wherever you are, you can check your home server status and master your download progress right from your phone. [Core Features] • Protocol Support Perfectly supports qBittorrent and Transmission. Manage multiple servers and switch between them with a single tap. • Real-time Monitoring Clearly displays current download and upload speeds. Automatically calculates ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) so you always know when it's done. Real-time server connection status (Online/Offline). • Smart Organization Say goodbye to messy lists. Tasks are automatically grouped by status: Downloading, Paused, Seeding, Completed, Error, and Waiting. Supports Pause and Resume actions to control tasks anytime. • Easy Server Management Easily add or edit server configurations. Built-in Connection Test helps you quickly troubleshoot IP and Port settings. [Interface & Experience] • Native iOS Design: Follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for a silky-smooth experience. • Dark Mode: Automatically adapts to system appearance; comfortable for night use. • Haptic Feedback: Key actions are paired with Haptic Touch for a tactile feel. • Refined Details: Carefully designed empty states and loading animations. [Perfect For] • Users with Synology, QNAP, or self-built NAS. • Geeks using Docker to deploy download services. • Enthusiasts who need to monitor download progress on the go. BitManager is constantly evolving. iPad version, macOS version, and more advanced features are coming in future updates. Stay tuned! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 1Panel at 5.0 against BitManager's 3.7. 1Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). BitManager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BitManager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 1Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.
1Panel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Panel has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
1Panel ships an update monthly, BitManager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1Panel | BitManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lingxia (Shenzhen) Software Co., Ltd. | 正 刘 |
Customer experience
1Panel
BitManager
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
BitManager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1Panel
No in-app purchases
BitManager
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Permium Yearly$2.991 Year
- BitManager - Remote Control$6.99
