Comparison

ProxMan vs HexFil

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

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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

HexFil

Features
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Ever wondered how to transmit big files with no internet and no USB drive? Picture this: You're in a secure environment. Air-gapped systems. No network. No removable media allowed. Yet you need to extract data - logs, firmware, configuration files - from a machine that can only display information on its screen. What do you do? HeExfil solves this impossible problem. Using nothing but your iPhone's camera, HeExfil captures hexadecimal dumps displayed on any screen and intelligently reconstructs them into complete, usable binary files. It's like data teleportation through light. What is HeExfil? HeExfil is an advanced optical data capture tool designed for security researchers, embedded engineers, forensic analysts, and anyone working with air-gapped or restricted systems. It turns your iPhone into a powerful hex capture device capable of extracting data from any display - no cables, no network, no physical contact required. Key Features Intelligent Camera Capture • Point your camera at any hex dump on a screen • Real-time OCR (Optical Character Recognition) with intelligent error correction • Automatically handles common OCR confusions (O to 0, I to 1, Cyrillic characters, etc.) • Live confidence scoring shows you capture quality in real-time • Adjustable region of interest (ROI) for precise targeting Smart File Assembly • Automatically reconstructs binary files from captured hex lines • Detects and tracks gaps in incomplete captures • Displays real-time completeness percentage • CRC-32 checksums for data integrity verification • Supports offset-based captures (captures can start from any memory location) Live Monitoring Dashboard • Real-time status updates (Idle, Capturing, Processing, Paused) • Confidence meter shows OCR accuracy • Unique line counter prevents duplicate captures • Adjustable sensitivity slider for different screen types • Duplicate line filtering ensures clean data Powerful File Management • Live Capture View: See your current capture session in real-time • Saved Files: Keep multiple capture sessions organized • Hex Dump Viewer: Review captured data line-by-line with monospaced formatting • Gap Detection: Instantly identify missing data ranges • Export Options: Share as .bin binary files or .hex text dumps Advanced Settings • Configurable bytes-per-line (8, 16, 32, or custom) • Duplicate filtering toggle • Auto-pause on low confidence • Region-of-interest customization Export and Share • Export reconstructed binaries directly to Files app • Share hex dumps as text for analysis • Copy to clipboard for quick transfers • Standard iOS share sheet integration Perfect For: • Security Researchers extracting firmware or memory dumps from restricted devices • Embedded Engineers capturing debug output from development boards • Forensic Analysts documenting hex data from isolated systems • IT Professionals working in air-gapped or SCIF environments • Hardware Hackers reverse-engineering protected devices • Anyone who needs to transfer data without physical or network access How It Works 1. Display your hex dump on any screen (terminal, oscilloscope, debug console, etc.) 2. Open HeExfil and point your camera at the display 3. Adjust the region of interest to frame your hex data 4. Capture automatically as HeExfil reads and validates each line 5. Monitor progress with real-time completeness tracking 6. Export your reconstructed binary file when complete No typing. No manual entry. No errors. Just pure optical data capture. Technical Highlights • Built with Swift and SwiftUI for native performance • Powered by Vision Framework for accurate text recognition • AVFoundation camera integration for real-time capture • Intelligent OCR fixups handle common misreads • Supports standard hex dump formats (offset plus hex bytes) • CRC-32 validation ensures data integrity • Works with monochrome or color displays

Screenshots

ProxMan4 screens
HexFil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexFil at none against ProxMan's 3. HexFil also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). ProxMan's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HexFil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxMan ships an update every 3 weeks, HexFil daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ProxMan versus HexFil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxManHexFil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoutecore LLCFady Oueslati

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

HexFil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexFil free?
HexFil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxMan or HexFil have ads?
Neither ProxMan nor HexFil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxMan or HexFil?
ProxMan ships an update every 3 weeks, and HexFil daily. Most recently, ProxMan was updated on September 29, 2026 and HexFil on September 20, 2026.

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