Zima Client vs GLKVM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zima Client
Manage your ZimaOS-powered NAS and private cloud remotely. Monitor operations, run applications, and access files directly from your mobile device. Prioritizes data privacy and sovereignty.
- Remote NAS management
- Private cloud control
- Application execution
- File access
- Operational status monitoring
- Data privacy focus
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Welcome to the new realm of ZimaOS. Zima Client serves as the mobile management interface for ZimaOS, Whether monitoring operational status, executing deployed applications, or reviewing your files, all can be seamlessly accomplished from your mobile device. Data privacy and sovereignty are paramount to us. Should you have any inquiries, we invite you to share them at your convenience. We remain dedicated to continuously monitoring and refining these aspects. Feedback Email: feedback@zimaos.com
GLKVM
This application allows secure remote access and control of GL.iNet KVM devices from your mobile device. It offers intuitive touch gestures, support for external keyboards and mice, and robust security features for efficient remote operations.
- Remote KVM device access
- Intuitive touch gesture control
- External keyboard and mouse support
- Account-based access control
- Encrypted communication
- Seamless system management
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GLKVM is developed by GL.iNet for connecting to and managing its KVM devices.With GLKVM, you can securely access and control remote device from your phone or tablet, providing a convenient and efficient remote operation experience. Key Features: ● Remote Access – Easily access and control remote KVM devices through intuitive touch gestures for a smooth and natural interaction. ● Externa keyboard&mouse – Supports connecting external keyboards and mice to your phone or tablet, making remote control as natural as using a computer. ● Security – Account-based access control and encrypted communication ensure data and operational security. We are continuously improving the GLKVM experience and plan to expand support for remote work and maintenance scenarios in future updates.GLKVM empowers you to manage and control GL.iNet KVM hardware anytime, anywhere, enabling secure and seamless remote access and system management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zima Client at 4.9 against GLKVM's 3.2. Zima Client also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 36%) and ratings volume (267 vs 13). GLKVM's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zima Client holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zima Client has 267 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Zima Client's written reviews are positive against 36% of GLKVM's.
Zima Client ships an update fortnightly, GLKVM monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zima Client | GLKVM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (267 ratings) — better | 3.2 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IceWhale Technology Limited | GL Technologies (HK) Limited |
Customer experience
Zima Client
GLKVM
In-app purchases
Zima Client
No in-app purchases
GLKVM
No in-app purchases
