Comparison

ProxMan vs Noviqel

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

Noviqel

Features
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Noviqel is a professional MySQL and MariaDB client for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, database administrators, engineers, and anyone who needs reliable database access away from a desktop. Connect directly to your database server, inspect schemas, run SQL, edit data, manage table structure, create backups, restore databases, build dashboards, and keep key metrics visible with Home Screen widgets. DATABASE ACCESS • Connect to MySQL and MariaDB servers over the network • Save multiple connection profiles • Use TLS-enabled connections • Store database passwords securely in iOS Keychain • Reconnect cleanly after network changes or Airplane Mode SQL & DATA • Run SQL queries from a dedicated SQL editor • Browse tables, rows, and result sets • Edit supported rows safely using primary keys • Insert, update, and delete data • Work with JSON, text, numeric, date/time, NULL, and binary-oriented database content • Reuse SQL snippets and query history TABLE STRUCTURE • Inspect columns and metadata • Add, edit, rename, and remove supported columns • Configure data types, NULL behavior, defaults, comments, auto-increment, and timestamp options • Use guarded ALTER TABLE workflows with confirmation • Open complex DDL in the SQL editor when a visual edit would be unsafe BACKUP & RESTORE • Create SQL database backups • Restore compatible SQL dumps • Review restore compatibility before execution • Track backup and restore progress • Prevent automatic screen locking during long operations when enabled DASHBOARDS & WIDGETS • Turn SQL results into dashboard cards • Display metrics, tables, and charts • Publish selected dashboards to Home Screen widgets • Use Small, Medium, Large, and supported iPad widget sizes • Refresh dashboard snapshots in the background when iOS grants an opportunity • See when widget data was last updated PRIVACY & SECURITY Noviqel connects directly to database servers you configure. Database credentials and SQL data are not routed through a Noviqel cloud service. Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain. Optional app locking can use device authentication. Noviqel is designed as a practical mobile database workbench: fast to open, clear to navigate, and powerful enough for real administration and development tasks when you are away from your Mac or PC. MySQL and MariaDB are trademarks of their respective owners. Noviqel is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Oracle or MariaDB plc.

Screenshots

ProxMan4 screens
Noviqel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noviqel at none against ProxMan's 3. ProxMan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, 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. Noviqel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ProxMan versus Noviqel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxManNoviqel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoutecore LLCYevhenii Kolesnyk

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

Noviqel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxMan free?
ProxMan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noviqel free?
Noviqel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxMan or Noviqel have ads?
Noviqel shows ads; ProxMan does not.

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