Comparison

GLKVM vs Quartermaster

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

Head to head
About

GLKVM

This application allows secure remote access and control of GL.iNet KVM devices from your mobile device. It offers intuitive touch gestures, support for external keyboards and mice, and robust security features for efficient remote operations.

Highlights
  • Remote KVM device access
  • Intuitive touch gesture control
  • External keyboard and mouse support
  • Account-based access control
  • Encrypted communication
  • Seamless system management
Features
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GLKVM is developed by GL.iNet for connecting to and managing its KVM devices.With GLKVM, you can securely access and control remote device from your phone or tablet, providing a convenient and efficient remote operation experience. Key Features: ● Remote Access – Easily access and control remote KVM devices through intuitive touch gestures for a smooth and natural interaction. ● Externa keyboard&mouse – Supports connecting external keyboards and mice to your phone or tablet, making remote control as natural as using a computer. ● Security – Account-based access control and encrypted communication ensure data and operational security. We are continuously improving the GLKVM experience and plan to expand support for remote work and maintenance scenarios in future updates.GLKVM empowers you to manage and control GL.iNet KVM hardware anytime, anywhere, enabling secure and seamless remote access and system management.

About

Quartermaster

Manage your self-hosted media and home infrastructure from a single, native iOS application. Browse, request, and monitor your entertainment stack, alongside servers, containers, and smart home devices. Offers a private, direct connection to your services without any cloud intermediaries.

Highlights
  • Unified media management
  • Server and container monitoring
  • Automated network switching
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Customizable interface
  • Private notifications
Features
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Quartermaster is a native iOS control centre for your self-hosted stack. Browse your library, request films and shows, watch what is downloading and control your servers from one app on iPhone, iPad and Apple silicon Mac. Entertainment brings your media servers, arr apps and downloaders together. Command Centre puts your servers, containers, network, storage and smart home within reach. KEY FEATURES - Your media, connected. Discover films and shows, request them through Seerr, manage titles in Radarr and Sonarr, and follow downloads into your library. Pro routing rules send requests to the right server. - Browse and watch. Now Playing, Continue Watching, Next Up and Recently Added for Jellyfin, Emby and Plex. Play films and episodes in the app, with audio and subtitle selection, AirPlay and Picture in Picture. - Know your library. See upcoming releases in a unified calendar, explore library statistics and discover your Taste Profile, calculated on your device. - Take control. Manage Docker containers and virtual machines, check NAS and drive health, control DNS blocking and inspect network devices. Read live stats and logs, control Home Assistant by room, and use a full SSH terminal with saved commands. - The Doctor. Find the cause of stalled downloads and blocked imports in plain English, with suggested fixes you can review and apply. - Home and away. Add local and remote addresses and let Quartermaster switch as your network changes. Keep different setups in separate profiles and use optional encrypted iCloud sync across your devices. - Family and friends. Give your household a simpler way to browse and request, with owner controls protected by a PIN. Pro is needed to create a Family setup; joining does not require another purchase. - QM Companion. Scan to import discovered services from your own Companion server. Pro adds live views of containers, stacks, volumes and updates, with controls governed by the permissions you approve. - Stay informed. Choose alerts for imports, failures, requests and server thresholds, plus a daily release digest. - Make it yours. Choose icons and accent colours, arrange your tabs and Home shortcuts, add a one-handed corner button, and use light or true black dark mode. Explore with realistic sample data before connecting anything. SUPPORTED SERVICES Media: Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, Jellyseerr, Overseerr, Seerr, DroppedNeedle, Shelfarr, ReadMeABook, Prowlarr, Jackett, NZBHydra2, Bazarr, SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Transmission, Deluge, qui, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Tautulli, Jellystat, Streamystats, Tracearr, Maintainerr, Wizarr, Tdarr, Dispatcharr, Immich, Audiobookshelf, Shelfmark, BookOrbit, Komga and Kavita. Infrastructure: Portainer, Dockhand, Komodo, Coolify, Arcane, Glances, Beszel, Scrutiny, Dozzle, Unraid, TrueNAS, Synology DSM, UGREEN NAS, Proxmox VE, Home Assistant, AdGuard Home, Pi-hole, Technitium, NextDNS, Control D, UniFi, Gluetun, Cloudflare, CrowdSec and SSH. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Quartermaster connects directly to your services. Credentials are protected in the system Keychain, and no Quartermaster account is required. Optional iCloud sync and backups encrypt your setup with your passphrase. Push notifications use an optional relay, or connect your own ntfy server for instant alerts. Apple and RevenueCat handle purchase validation. QUARTERMASTER PRO Use one service for free. Unlock unlimited services and all Pro features with a one-time lifetime purchase, an annual subscription or a monthly subscription. No feature tiers or add-ons. Available in English, French, Spanish and German. You need your own servers or service accounts. Quartermaster does not supply media and is not affiliated with the services it supports. Website: https://qmstack.com Support: https://qmstack.com/support Privacy Policy: https://www.qmstack.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GLKVM3 screens
Quartermaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quartermaster at 95% against GLKVM's 40%. Quartermaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (30 vs 10). GLKVM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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. Quartermaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GLKVM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quartermaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of GLKVM's written reviews are positive against 95% of Quartermaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLKVM ships an update every 3 weeks, Quartermaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GLKVM versus Quartermaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLKVMQuartermaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1030 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGL Technologies (HK) LimitedLewis Egley

Customer experience

GLKVM

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Quartermaster

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

None

GLKVM

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Quartermaster

Subscriptions4
  • Quartermaster Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Continued Support2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Quartermaster Pro$29.99

Questions

Is GLKVM free?
GLKVM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quartermaster free?
Quartermaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GLKVM or Quartermaster?
Quartermaster is rated higher. GLKVM averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Quartermaster averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.
Do GLKVM or Quartermaster have ads?
Neither GLKVM nor Quartermaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLKVM or Quartermaster?
GLKVM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quartermaster fortnightly. Most recently, GLKVM was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quartermaster on October 1, 2026.

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