Comparison

ProxNode vs Aetheria Studio

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

Head to head
About

ProxNode

Features
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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.

About

Aetheria Studio

Design your home data center setup visually with this intuitive app. Drag and drop devices, visualize your infrastructure, and document everything before purchasing hardware. Export your designs for deeper analysis on Mac.

Highlights
  • Visual home lab layout builder
  • 25 photorealistic pre-built devices
  • Detailed equipment specifications
  • Export builds to Mac for advanced analysis
  • Drag and drop interface
Features
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Planning a home lab shouldn’t require a spreadsheet, a whiteboard, and three browser tabs. Aetheria Studio gives you a beautiful, intuitive way to design your home data center setup right from your iPhone or iPad. Drag and drop devices, visualize your entire infrastructure, and document everything before you spend a single dollar on hardware. What you can do: ∙ Build your complete home lab layout visually ∙ Choose from 25 photorealistic pre-built devices ∙ See exact specs for every piece of equipment ∙ Export your build to Aetheria on Mac for deep analysis When you’re ready to go deeper: Export to Aetheria on Mac to unlock port-level mapping, thermal airflow simulation, breaker load testing, and full device intelligence — including virtual machines, drives, and network mapping. Free to download. No subscription. Ever.

Screenshots

ProxNode4 screens
Aetheria Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

ProxNode and Aetheria Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ProxNode versus Aetheria Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxNodeAetheria Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABDULLAH CAGRI TASMichael Kistner

In-app purchases

None

ProxNode

No in-app purchases

None

Aetheria Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProxNode free?
ProxNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aetheria Studio free?
Aetheria Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProxNode or Aetheria Studio have ads?
Neither ProxNode nor Aetheria Studio shows ads.

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