HomeLab Go vs ProxNode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeLab Go
Monitor and manage your Proxmox, TrueNAS, and Proxmox Backup Server infrastructure from a single, native iOS dashboard. Control VMs, containers, storage, and backups, with features like noVNC console access and Home Screen widgets.
- Unified dashboard for Proxmox, TrueNAS, and PBS
- Monitor nodes, VMs, containers, and storage
- Start, stop, and reboot VMs/containers
- Access noVNC console for VMs
- Manage TrueNAS ZFS snapshots and shares
- Trigger and monitor backups
- Home Screen widgets and notifications
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Your Proxmox nodes, TrueNAS servers, and Proxmox Backup Server. One app, one dashboard. HomeLab Go is a native iOS app for monitoring and managing your homelab infrastructure. Instead of juggling separate tools or browser tabs for each platform, you get a single place to see what's running, what's healthy, and what needs attention. WHAT YOU CAN MONITOR • Proxmox VE: nodes, virtual machines, LXC containers, CPU/memory usage, and uptime • TrueNAS SCALE: storage pools, datasets, snapshots, shares, disks, SMART health, and alerts • Proxmox Backup Server: datastores, backup snapshots, verification status, and tasks WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start, stop, shutdown, reboot, and pause VMs and containers • Open a noVNC console to running VMs directly from your phone • Create and manage ZFS snapshots on TrueNAS • Manage SMB and NFS shares • Trigger and monitor backups • Start and stop TrueNAS apps • View firewall rules, task logs, and storage usage BUILT FOR HOMELABS • Self-signed certificate support with Trust-on-First-Use. No insecure SSL bypass. • Tailscale VPN support for managing your lab away from home • Home Screen widgets for Proxmox and TrueNAS status at a glance • Notifications when nodes go offline, pools degrade, or tasks complete • Biometric lock to keep your server credentials private • iPad support with split-view sidebar navigation • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text One purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No account required.
ProxNode
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ProxNode is a focused mobile companion for Proxmox users who want fast access to their infrastructure from anywhere. Monitor node health, check VM status, and trigger key actions without being tied to a desktop. The interface is designed for clarity, speed, and daily operations. ProxNode keeps critical information up front—online/offline states, live metrics, and quick actions—so you can make decisions quickly. When you need deeper access, open the SSH terminal and work directly on the host, or switch to Demo Mode to explore the app safely before connecting to production. Your server credentials stay on your device, and ProxNode does not collect or share your infrastructure data. Whether you manage a homelab or production systems, ProxNode brings Proxmox management to your pocket with a fast, reliable experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ProxNode at Free against HomeLab Go's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
ProxNode is free to download; HomeLab Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeLab Go | ProxNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Okay Apps LLC | ABDULLAH CAGRI TAS |
In-app purchases
HomeLab Go
No in-app purchases
ProxNode
No in-app purchases








