Comparison

ProxMan vs DockCat

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

DockCat

This mobile app allows operators to manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure by connecting to a Dockhand server. View dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and monitor recent activity directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to Dockhand server
  • Switch between environments
  • View dashboard health
  • Inspect containers
  • Stream logs
  • Monitor recent activity
Features
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DockCat is a mobile companion for Dockhand, built for operators who manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure. Connect to your Dockhand server, switch between environments, view dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and keep an eye on recent activity from iPhone. DockCat keeps server credentials on your device using secure storage and connects directly to the Dockhand server you choose.

Screenshots

ProxMan4 screens
DockCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DockCat at none against ProxMan's 3. DockCat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). ProxMan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. DockCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DockCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxMan has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxMan ships an update every 3 weeks, DockCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ProxMan versus DockCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxManDockCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (87 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoutecore LLCChiang Kao

Customer experience

ProxMan

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

DockCat

All ratings1 ratings
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

DockCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DockCat free?
DockCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProxMan or DockCat?
DockCat is rated higher. ProxMan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while DockCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ProxMan or DockCat have ads?
DockCat shows ads; ProxMan does not.
Which is updated more often, ProxMan or DockCat?
ProxMan ships an update every 3 weeks, and DockCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProxMan was updated on October 11, 2026 and DockCat on October 7, 2026.

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