Comparison

PyRanger RC vs ProxMate Widgets

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

Head to head
About

PyRanger RC

Control microcontroller-based projects like robots and interactive installations wirelessly via Bluetooth. Designed for makers, students, and educators, it offers a simple interface for popular boards like Arduino and ESP32.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Customizable controls
  • Simple interface
  • Works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico
  • STEM education focus
  • Wireless hardware control
Features
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PyRanger RC is your ultimate Bluetooth remote control for microcontroller-based projects. Whether you're building a robot, controlling lights, or creating an interactive installation, PyRanger RC makes it easy to connect and control your hardware. Built for makers, students, and educators, this app provides a simple and reliable interface for communicating with devices like Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico (W), and other BLE-enabled boards. While the communication protocol is currently private, full documentation will be made available in an upcoming release. The app is fully operational and supports stable control of supported devices. Features: Quick Bluetooth Pairing with supported devices Customizable Controls for motors, servos, LEDs, and sensors Simple Interface designed for ease of use in classrooms and workshops Works with Popular Boards like Arduino, ESP32, and more Built for STEM Education and prototyping on the go Use PyRanger RC as the command center for your next project. Whether you're testing hardware, running a live demo, or teaching robotics, PyRanger RC gives you wireless control without writing a single line of app code.

About

ProxMate Widgets

Monitor your Proxmox Virtual Environment servers directly from your home screen. View real-time CPU, RAM, and disk usage, node status, and uptime with customizable widgets. Supports multiple servers and clusters.

Highlights
  • Native iOS Widgets
  • Multi-Server Support
  • Resource Monitoring (CPU, RAM, Disk)
  • Node Status & Uptime
  • Automatic Widget Updates
  • Custom HTTP Headers
  • Server Import from ProxMate App
Features
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Monitor your Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) servers directly from your home screen with ProxMate Widgets - the essential companion app for ProxMate. Key Features: • Native iOS Widgets - Real-time monitoring in Small, Medium, and Large widget sizes • Multi-Server Support - Monitor multiple Proxmox VE servers and clusters • Resource Monitoring - Track CPU, RAM, and disk usage with color-coded indicators • Node Status - View online/offline status with uptime information • Automatic Updates - Widgets refresh every 15 minutes with smart caching • Custom HTTP Headers - Additional authentication header support • ProxMate integration - Server import from the main ProxMate app • Widgets can be added on iPhone, iPad and macOS Perfect for: System administrators who need at-a-glance monitoring of their Proxmox infrastructure without opening apps. Get instant visibility into server health, resource utilization, and system status directly from your home screen. Note: Full server management features are available in the main "ProxMate" application. Privacy & Security: Your server credentials are stored securely on your device using iOS security frameworks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxmate.app/norobots/en/app-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

PyRanger RC4 screens
ProxMate Widgets3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PyRanger RC at 5.0 against ProxMate Widgets's 3.0. PyRanger RC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. ProxMate Widgets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PyRanger RC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyRanger RC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PyRanger RC versus ProxMate Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyRanger RCProxMate Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPyranger LLCLars Herres

Customer experience

PyRanger RC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProxMate Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PyRanger RC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ProxMate Widgets

One-time3
  • Espresso$2.99
  • Delicious Pasta$5.99
  • Pizza with extra Cheese$9.99

Questions

Is PyRanger RC free?
PyRanger RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProxMate Widgets free?
ProxMate Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PyRanger RC or ProxMate Widgets?
PyRanger RC is rated higher. PyRanger RC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ProxMate Widgets averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PyRanger RC or ProxMate Widgets have ads?
Neither PyRanger RC nor ProxMate Widgets shows ads.

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