Comparison

NC User Admin vs Prox Deck

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

Head to head
About

NC User Admin

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Easily manage your Nextcloud users and groups on the go! NC User Admin is a powerful, native iOS app designed for Nextcloud server administrators. Whether you're running a small team or managing hundreds of users, this app gives you full control over user accounts and group memberships - right from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES User Management • View all users on your Nextcloud server • Enable or disable user accounts instantly • View detailed user information (email, quota, last login) • Search and filter users quickly Group Management • View all groups and their members • Add users to groups • Remove users from groups • Organize your team efficiently Security & Privacy • Secure credential storage in iOS Keychain • Face ID / Touch ID support for app lock • Direct communication with your server (no third parties) • Your data never leaves your device • Open source security best practices User Experience • Native SwiftUI interface • Fast and responsive • Dark mode support • iPad optimized • Offline credential storage PERFECT FOR • Nextcloud administrators • IT professionals • Team leaders • Self-hosted cloud managers • Anyone managing Nextcloud users REQUIREMENTS • Nextcloud server version 15 or later • Admin or Group Admin permissions • iOS 17.0 or later ABOUT YOUR DATA NC User Admin communicates directly with your Nextcloud server using secure HTTPS. No data is collected, tracked, or shared with third parties. Your credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and protected by device encryption and optional biometric authentication. GETTING STARTED 1. Open the app and tap Settings (gear icon) 2. Enter your Nextcloud server URL 3. Enter your username and app password 4. Start managing users! Pro Tip: For best security, create a Nextcloud app password (Settings → Security → Devices & Sessions) instead of using your main password. SUPPORT Need help or have a feature request?  Contact: bursts.mansard-0v@icloud.com Note: This app is not officially affiliated with Nextcloud GmbH. Nextcloud is a trademark of Nextcloud GmbH.

About

Prox Deck

Manage your Proxmox VE infrastructure directly from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor servers, virtual machines, and containers, and connect securely via VNC or SSH. Offers advanced features for efficient system administration.

Highlights
  • Server, VM, and LXC monitoring
  • Node and storage inspection
  • VM and LXC management (start, stop, create)
  • VNC console and SSH terminal
  • Smart Connect with Tailscale integration
  • Secure credential handling with iOS Keychain
  • Proxmox VE snapshot and backup management
Features
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Manage your Proxmox VE infrastructure from iPhone and iPad. Prox Deck is a native iOS client for monitoring servers, nodes, virtual machines, Linux containers, storage, and tasks. Check your infrastructure at a glance, take action when needed, and connect securely to the systems you manage. Built for direct connections to your own Proxmox VE server, built-in Smart Connect with app-level Tailscale networking, privacy-conscious credential handling, and a native iOS experience. KEY FEATURES Dashboard • Monitor node availability, VM and LXC status, CPU, memory, storage usage, storage pools, and recent tasks. • Arrange dashboard cards to match your workflow. • Refresh manually or use an optional automatic refresh interval. • Configure quick power actions for selected VMs and containers. Node and Storage Monitoring • Inspect node health, resource charts, disks, network interfaces, DNS, logs, tasks, updates, repositories, and firewall information. • View storage capacity, supported content types, and categorized storage contents. VM and LXC Management • Browse, search, and filter virtual machines and Linux containers by node and status. • Review resource usage, configuration details, charts, and task information. • Start, shut down, reboot, pause, resume, hibernate, stop, or reset supported workloads. • Create VMs and LXCs with guided setup flows. • Full VM snapshot and backup management: create, roll back, restore, delete, protect, and inspect configuration. • Personalize VM and LXC entries with custom icons from your photo library. VNC Console and SSH Terminal • Open an in-app VNC console for running VMs. • Create SSH profiles bound to a node, VM, or LXC, with password or private-key authentication and host-key verification. • Open the matching terminal from a node, VM, LXC, or saved profile in one tap. Built-In Smart Connect • Smart Connect automatically switches between local, public, and Tailnet routes based on your network, with configurable priority. • Built-in app-level Tailscale networking: sign in to Tailscale inside Prox Deck — no system VPN required. • One in-app Tailnet connection is shared globally across all configured servers. • Connection, authorization, and runtime status are visible throughout. Security and Privacy • Communicates directly with your Proxmox VE server — no third-party servers. • Passwords, SSH keys, and sensitive credentials are protected by iOS Keychain. • Self-signed certificate trust is scoped to the relevant host and route. • Optional biometric lock for saved server workspaces. • iCloud Sync (opt-in): server configuration, SSH profiles, and preferences. Credentials and sessions are never included. PRO FEATURES Pro unlocks multi-server management, dashboard quick actions, VM and LXC creation, advanced workload management, VNC Console, SSH Terminal, Tailscale/Tailnet remote connections, iCloud sync, and custom guest icons. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or later • A Proxmox VE server that you own or are authorized to access • A valid Proxmox VE account and the permissions required for each action • Network access to your Proxmox VE server • SSH access for terminal features • A running VM and suitable Proxmox VE permissions for VNC Console • A Tailscale account and configured Tailnet route for Tailnet connections Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://prox.mccray.app/privacy/

Screenshots

NC User Admin4 screens
Prox Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prox Deck at Free against NC User Admin's $0.99. Prox Deck also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). NC User Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Prox Deck is free to download; NC User Admin costs $0.99 up front. Prox Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. NC User Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NC User Admin ships an update every 2 months, Prox Deck every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NC User Admin versus Prox Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNC User AdminProx Deck
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgios Stavropoulos祥瑞 谢

In-app purchases

None

NC User Admin

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Prox Deck

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is NC User Admin free?
NC User Admin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prox Deck free?
Prox Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NC User Admin or Prox Deck have ads?
Neither NC User Admin nor Prox Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NC User Admin or Prox Deck?
NC User Admin ships an update every 2 months, and Prox Deck every 6 days. Most recently, NC User Admin was updated on October 11, 2026 and Prox Deck on October 10, 2026.

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