Comparison

ProxMan vs MailCheck

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

Head to head
About

ProxMan

Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment and Backup Server from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control VMs and containers, manage backups, and access terminals and VNC consoles remotely.

Highlights
  • Complete server monitoring
  • VM and container management
  • Proxmox Backup Server integration
  • Terminal and VNC access
  • Storage management
  • Push notifications
  • Multi-node management
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 statistics for CPU, RAM, disk usage, and network traffic Historical performance data with charts Temperature and hardware status monitoring Storage management and usage visualization • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create and restore snapshots/backups Create VMs and LXC containers directly from the app with full configuration options Clone existing VMs and LXC containers Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics Navigate and manage Nested Datastore Namespaces Verify and prune backups Run garbage collection and maintenance tasks Create, edit, and manage 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 VMs and containers across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump straight from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Direct terminal access to Proxmox nodes Terminal access to containers Integrated VNC console for virtual machines On-screen keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste Secure connection handling • Storage Information & Content Management View detailed storage pool information Browse and manage content including ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events Backup job completions and failures System updates Replication job status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Switch between nodes with ease Drag and drop to reorder your servers Unified dashboard for all your infrastructure • Widgets Add home screen widgets to monitor your Proxmox servers at a glance View Datacenter Manager fleet health Stay updated without opening the app • Authentication & Connectivity Secure login to your PVE, PBS & PDM with OpenID Connect providers like Authentik, Keycloak, and others Passkey and Single Sign-On login through a secure system browser API Token support for seamless and secure authentication Custom HTTP Headers support for advanced routing and proxy configurations • Multi-Language Support Browse the app in English, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed specifically for mobile. No more struggling with web interfaces or complex SSH connections when you're away from your desk. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you all the tools you need with just a few taps. Download ProxMan today and experience professional-grade Proxmox management anywhere, anytime. 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.

About

MailCheck

Diagnose SMTP connectivity issues and verify email server configurations. View real-time server logs, test SSL/TLS settings, and authenticate credentials instantly. Ideal for system administrators and developers troubleshooting email delivery problems.

Highlights
  • Real-time SMTP testing
  • View raw server logs
  • Smart port configuration
  • Verify SSL/TLS
  • Test authentication
Features
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MailCheck is the ultimate SMTP diagnostic tool designed for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals. Stop guessing why your emails aren't sending. MailCheck gives you a direct look into the server conversation, helping you debug connectivity issues, verify SSL/TLS configurations, and test authentication credentials in seconds. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time SMTP Testing: Connect to any SMTP server (Gmail, Outlook, Office365, or custom servers) and verify connectivity instantly. • Raw Server Logs: View the full verbose transcript of the client-server handshake. See exactly where the error occurs (e.g., 535 Authentication Failed, Timeout, or Certificate errors). • Smart Port Configuration: Automatically toggles between SSL/TLS (465), STARTTLS (587), and Plain Text (25) based on your port selection. • Security First: Verify if your server supports modern encryption standards. • Privacy Focused: Passwords are NOT stored. All credentials are held in volatile memory (RAM) only during the session and are wiped immediately upon app termination. PERFECT FOR: - Testing new mail server setups. - Debugging firewall or port blocking issues. - Verifying "App Passwords" for third-party services. - IT Admins troubleshooting client email configurations. MailCheck is ad-free, lightweight, and built for speed. [Note: This app is a diagnostic client and does not provide an email inbox service.]

Screenshots

ProxMan4 screens
MailCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProxMan at Free against MailCheck's $2.99. ProxMan also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked). MailCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ProxMan is free to download; MailCheck costs $2.99 up front. ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MailCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ProxMan versus MailCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxManMailCheck
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoutecore LLC倩 罗

Customer experience

ProxMan

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

MailCheck

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ProxMan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annually14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
None

MailCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MailCheck free?
MailCheck costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxMan or MailCheck have ads?
Neither ProxMan nor MailCheck shows ads.

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