Comparison

ProxMan vs Ankra

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

Head to head
About

ProxMan

Manage Proxmox VE, Backup Server, and Datacenter from your mobile device. Monitor server performance, control virtual machines and containers, manage backups, and access terminals remotely.

Highlights
  • Complete server monitoring
  • VM and container management
  • Proxmox Backup Server integration
  • Firewall and network configuration
  • Terminal and VNC access
  • Push notifications for critical events
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 CPU, RAM, disk and network statistics Historical performance charts Live dashboard with CPU and RAM for every node Storage usage visualization • Datacenter Overview Cluster, quorum and node status on one screen Cluster-wide CPU, RAM and storage, plus HA, Ceph and recent tasks • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create VMs and LXC containers with full configuration options Clone, snapshot, back up and restore guests Migrate VMs and containers between cluster nodes Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Firewall, Network & Wake-on-LAN Manage firewall rules, IP sets, aliases and options for the datacenter, nodes and guests Edit node networks (bridges, bonds, VLANs) and DNS, then apply or revert Wake offline nodes through your cluster or straight from your phone • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics and capacity forecast Navigate Nested Datastore Namespaces Run sync, verify, prune and garbage collection jobs Create and edit 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 guests across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Terminal access to nodes and containers that reconnects automatically Integrated VNC console for virtual machines Keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste • Storage & Content Management View storage pool details Browse and manage ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events, backup results, system updates and replication status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Drag and drop to reorder your servers Home screen widgets to monitor your servers at a glance • Authentication & Connectivity OpenID Connect providers like Authentik and Keycloak Passkey and Single Sign-On through a secure system browser API Token support and Custom HTTP Headers for advanced proxy setups ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed for mobile. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you the tools you need with just a few taps. 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

Ankra

Features
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Ankra is the companion app for the Ankra Kubernetes platform. Manage your clusters, stacks, and add-ons from your iPhone or iPad with native iOS conveniences that the web alone cannot offer. Built for platform engineers and SREs who need cluster health at a glance: • Face ID / Touch ID gate on every launch and after 5 minutes in the background, with device-passcode fallback. • Offline-aware with an active connection probe - the app keeps showing the last view you had and offers a one-tap Reconnect when the network comes back. • ankra:// deep links to jump straight to any cluster, add-on, or stack from links anywhere on your phone. • Native downloads - kubeconfigs, YAML manifests, and platform exports hand off to the iOS Files / Share sheet. • Branded splash and offline screens that match the Ankra design system. • Camera and photo-library integration for attaching screenshots to support tickets. • Optimised WebView - pull-to-refresh, swipe-to-go-back, persistent cookies so you stay logged in between sessions. Requires an active account on platform.ankra.app. Sign up at https://ankra.io or contact sales for a demo. Support: https://docs.ankra.ai Privacy: https://ankra.io/privacy

Screenshots

ProxMan4 screens
Ankra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ankra at none against ProxMan's 3. Ankra also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). ProxMan's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxMan ships an update every 5 weeks, Ankra every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ProxMan versus Ankra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxManAnkra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRoutecore LLCAnkra AB

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

Ankra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ankra free?
Ankra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxMan or Ankra have ads?
Neither ProxMan nor Ankra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxMan or Ankra?
ProxMan ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ankra every 2 days. Most recently, ProxMan was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ankra on November 5, 2026.

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