Comparison

RCON Console & Server Admin vs PVE Guard

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

Head to head
About

RCON Console & Server Admin

Manage and monitor game servers remotely with a comprehensive toolkit. Features include RCON console, SSH terminal, FTP client, and network diagnostic tools. Supports a wide range of popular games for efficient server administration.

Highlights
  • Real-time RCON console with autocomplete
  • Full SSH2 terminal access
  • FTP client for file management
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scanner)
  • Customizable themes and configurations
  • Multi-server support
Features
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RCON Console & Server Manager is a toolkit for people who run their own game server: an RCON console, an SSH terminal, an FTP file browser and network tools, on iPhone and iPad. RCON CONSOLE - Send admin commands and read the replies, with autocomplete and command history - Saved servers with favorites, groups and quick connect - Command aliases, bookmarks and macros - Export console logs with timestamps SSH TERMINAL - SSH2 terminal with password login and saved hosts FTP CLIENT - Browse folders and transfer files (passive mode) NETWORK TOOLS - TCP Ping: connection time to a host and port (not ICMP) - Port Scanner - Wake-on-LAN - Raw TCP Terminal FREE AND PRO Free: up to 2 saved servers (a third one for 24 hours after watching a rewarded ad), 5 aliases, 8 bookmarks, 3 macros, all connection tools, JSON import and export. Ads are shown. Pro (optional: weekly, monthly, annual or one-time purchase): unlimited servers, aliases, bookmarks and macros, Scheduled Commands (they run only while that server's console is open), extra themes and console font options, no ads. COMPATIBILITY Works with servers that speak the Source RCON, WebSocket RCON or BattlEye RCON protocol, such as Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Valheim, DayZ, Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 servers. You need the server address, RCON port and RCON password from your host. Saved RCON passwords are stored in the iOS Keychain. No account needed. Game names are trademarks of their owners; this app is not affiliated with them. Terms & Condition: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/privacy/

About

PVE Guard

Monitor and manage your Proxmox VE infrastructure directly from your iOS device. View real-time cluster and node details, manage virtual machines and containers, and receive alerts for status changes. Your data remains private and on your network.

Highlights
  • Real-time cluster dashboard
  • Node and guest details
  • VM/container management (start, stop, reboot)
  • Live CPU, RAM, and I/O graphs
  • Alerts for status changes
  • Secure API token authentication
Features
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PVE Guard puts your Proxmox VE server in your pocket. Monitor your nodes, virtual machines and containers, react to problems instantly, and stay in control — wherever you are. MONITORING - Live node metrics with CPU, memory and storage gauges - Historical sparklines to spot trends at a glance - Overview of all VMs and containers with real-time status - Detailed resource usage per guest CONTROL - Start, stop, reboot and shut down VMs, containers and nodes - Edit guest configuration: CPU, sockets, memory, swap, name, hostname and description - Wake-on-LAN: power on nodes with a magic packet, with support for multiple physical NICs - Automatic detection of physical NIC MAC addresses over SSH, including their Wake-on-LAN status - Built-in SSH terminal for full shell access to your nodes ALERTS - Get notified about important events such as backup issues and guest state changes - Configurable background updates keep information fresh SECURITY & PRIVACY - Connect with an API token — your credentials stay on your device - SSH keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain - Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock - No tracking, no analytics, no accounts PVE Guard is designed for homelab enthusiasts and professionals who want a fast, native and beautiful way to keep an eye on their Proxmox VE infrastructure. Note: PVE Guard is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. A reachable Proxmox VE server and appropriate credentials are required.

Screenshots

RCON Console & Server Admin2 screens
PVE Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PVE Guard at 100% against RCON Console & Server Admin's 33%. PVE Guard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). RCON Console & Server Admin's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RCON Console & Server Admin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PVE Guard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PVE Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of RCON Console & Server Admin's written reviews are positive against 100% of PVE Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RCON Console & Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, PVE Guard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RCON Console & Server Admin versus PVE Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCON Console & Server AdminPVE Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezHans Renz

Customer experience

RCON Console & Server Admin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PVE Guard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RCON Console & Server Admin

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • RCON Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • RCON Pro Lifetime$6.99
1 purchases

PVE Guard

One-time1
  • Control Pack$1.99

Questions

Is RCON Console & Server Admin free?
RCON Console & Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PVE Guard free?
PVE Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RCON Console & Server Admin or PVE Guard?
PVE Guard is rated higher. RCON Console & Server Admin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PVE Guard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RCON Console & Server Admin or PVE Guard have ads?
RCON Console & Server Admin shows ads; PVE Guard does not.
Which is updated more often, RCON Console & Server Admin or PVE Guard?
RCON Console & Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, and PVE Guard every 3 days. Most recently, RCON Console & Server Admin was updated on November 5, 2026 and PVE Guard on October 31, 2026.

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