Comparison

Bubbles for Discourse vs ProxRemote

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles for Discourse

Features
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Browse multiple communities in a unified, beautiful interface Join thousands of Discourse power users experiencing Bubbles for the first time Download Bubbles and experience Discourse discussions the way they were meant to be read. Thanks Claude. So Bubbles is a client for using Discourse. Add any Discourse URL to the app and read the latest 30 topics. xxx The Pro version of Bubbles uses auto-renewing subscriptions. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless out renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://github.com/mikaelacaron/Bubbles-Privacy

About

ProxRemote

Manage your Proxmox VE cluster remotely from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control virtual machines and containers, and access a terminal console. Create and manage snapshots, view configurations, and receive instant alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time cluster dashboard
  • Power control for VMs and containers
  • Interactive terminal console
  • Snapshot and backup management
  • VM/CT configuration editing
  • Instant server alerts
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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ProxRemote puts your entire Proxmox VE cluster in your pocket. Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot your virtual infrastructure from anywhere. DASHBOARD View real-time CPU, memory, storage, and network usage across all nodes, VMs, and containers. Quick-glance summary cards show cluster health at a glance. POWER CONTROL Start, stop, reboot, and shutdown virtual machines and containers with a single tap. See live status updates as changes take effect. TERMINAL CONSOLE Open an interactive terminal directly to any node, VM, or container — no SSH apps needed. Includes a special keys toolbar (Tab, Ctrl+C, arrow keys) designed for mobile. SNAPSHOTS & BACKUPS Create and manage snapshots with one tap. Rollback to any previous state. Trigger backups and monitor progress in real time. CONFIGURATION View and edit VM/CT settings including CPU, memory, and disk allocation directly from your phone. NOTIFICATIONS Get instant alerts when a server goes offline or a task fails. Stay on top of your infrastructure even when you're away from your desk. SECURITY • Face ID / Touch ID authentication • Encrypted credential storage • Full self-signed certificate support • Credentials never leave your device Requires a Proxmox VE server (version 7.0 or later) accessible over your network.

Screenshots

Bubbles for Discourse3 screens
ProxRemote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProxRemote at monthly against Bubbles for Discourse's every 7 months. ProxRemote also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubbles for Discourse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProxRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles for Discourse ships an update every 7 months, ProxRemote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bubbles for Discourse versus ProxRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbles for DiscourseProxRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIcy App Studio LLCSaed Zakari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles for Discourse

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Bubbles Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

ProxRemote

One-time1
  • ProxRemote Pro — Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Bubbles for Discourse free?
Bubbles for Discourse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxRemote free?
ProxRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles for Discourse or ProxRemote have ads?
Neither Bubbles for Discourse nor ProxRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles for Discourse or ProxRemote?
Bubbles for Discourse ships an update every 7 months, and ProxRemote monthly. Most recently, Bubbles for Discourse was updated on October 30, 2026 and ProxRemote on October 31, 2026.

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