Comparison

RawMon vs NextExplorer

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

Head to head
About

RawMon

Monitor your servers and infrastructure directly from your iOS device. Features include SSH terminal access, Docker management, and background network checks. Integrates with popular uptime services and offers smart alerting.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal Access
  • Docker Explorer
  • Background Network Monitoring
  • SaaS Integrations (Uptime Kuma, UptimeRobot, etc.)
  • Smart Push Notifications
  • Geofencing & NFC Automation
  • Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets
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RawMon is the native iOS companion for sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and homelab enthusiasts. Whether you are managing enterprise infrastructure or keeping an eye on your personal home server, RawMon brings comprehensive server monitoring and management directly to your pocket - no account required. From native network checks to seamless integrations with your favorite status dashboards, RawMon keeps you connected to your infrastructure 24/7. SSH TERMINAL & DOCKER EXPLORER Fix issues on the go without needing a laptop. Connect securely to your servers via our built-in SSH terminal. • Docker Explorer: View container status, start/stop services, and check logs directly from a native mobile UI. NATIVE BACKGROUND MONITORING Run local HTTP, DNS, TCP, and Ping checks directly from your device. Background execution runs periodically to validate endpoints without needing a server. • Supported Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP, ICMP (Ping), and TLS Certificate validation. • Push-based monitors: Heartbeat (cron jobs send pings) and Script (push results from any HTTP-capable script via webhook). 7 SAAS INTEGRATIONS Bring your existing uptime services into one unified, native dashboard. Native integrations: Uptime Kuma, UptimeRobot, Healthchecks.io, StatusCake, Better Stack, HetrixTools, and Gatus. SMART ALERTING & ESCALATION Never miss a critical outage. RawMon's intelligent push notifications escalate to ensure you get the message if an issue persists. • Real-time delivery: SaaS integrations and push-based monitors deliver alerts within seconds via direct APNs push, including to Live Activities and the Dynamic Island. • Local monitors: on-device checks alert you periodically based on iOS background execution. • Escalation tiers: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours. ADVANCED AUTOMATION (GEOFENCING & NFC) • Geofencing: Automatically switch monitoring profiles based on your location. Only get alerted for local homelab servers when you leave the house! • NFC Tags: Tap your phone to an NFC tag on your rack to instantly identify a server, run diagnostics, or access its terminal. • Wake-on-LAN (WOL): Boot up your sleeping servers remotely with a single tap. NATIVE iOS EXPERIENCE Built specifically to leverage the best of your device: • Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your critical services without even opening the app. • Live Activities: Track ongoing incidents from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen with live, second-by-second status updates. PRICING (FREE vs. PRO) Start for free, then upgrade to RawMon Pro for unlimited monitoring. • Free Tier: 5 native monitors, 1 SaaS provider integration, 1 SSH server connection. • Pro Tier: Unlimited monitors, unlimited providers, unlimited SSH servers, and access to all advanced features. PRIVACY All monitor data, credentials, and check history live in a local SQLite database on your device. RawMon sends anonymous crash reports to our self-hosted error tracker (no PII, opt-out in Settings). Push notifications route through our Cloudflare Worker relay using a device UUID — no account required. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://rawops.dev/docs/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://rawops.dev/docs/legal/terms Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@rawops.dev All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Download RawMon today and take complete control of your infrastructure.

About

NextExplorer

Access and manage your self-hosted files with a fast, native iOS client. Browse, edit code, search, and share files privately. Requires a separate server instance.

Highlights
  • Native file browsing with thumbnails
  • Rich media previews
  • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Full-text and name search
  • Offline access to recently viewed files
  • Private, zero-tracking data transfer
  • Link sharing and file management
Features
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NextExplorer is the fast, native iOS client for your self-hosted NextExplorer server. Experience private, full-speed access to your files, photos, documents, and code, all hosted on your own infrastructure. Your server. Your data. Native speed. NOTE: NextExplorer requires an active NextExplorer server instance. It does not host files independently. NATIVE FILE BROWSING - Grid & List Views: Seamless navigation with server-generated thumbnails, breadcrumbs, and pull-to-refresh. - Rich Media Previews: Full-screen photo gallery with gesture support, inline video/audio players, and native PDF rendering. - Archive Inspection: Browse straight inside ZIP archives without extracting files. BUILT-IN CODE & TEXT EDITOR - Syntax Highlighting: Edit Swift, Python, JS/TS, Go, Rust, Java, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Markdown, and more. - Fast Edits: Make quick changes to server files directly from your iPhone or iPad. POWERFUL SEARCH & ORGANIZATION - Full-Text & Name Search: Recursive searching across files with exact line-matching for content. - Instant Filtering: Filter search results by file type with a single tap. - Share & Manage: Create read-only or read-write link shares, manage favorites, upload, move, rename, and organize folders on the fly. OFFLINE & PRIVACY FIRST - Offline Access: Recently viewed folders and file lists remain accessible offline with automatic background sync when reconnected. - Zero Tracking: Your files transfer directly between your device and your server. No middleman, no telemetry. ACCESSIBLE & GLOBAL - Localized: Fully translated into 17 languages, including full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for Arabic. - iOS Native: Optimized for Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, reduced motion, and high contrast settings. Run your own cloud. Keep your data yours.

Screenshots

RawMon4 screens
NextExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextExplorer at 5.0 against RawMon's 3.0. NextExplorer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. RawMon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NextExplorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextExplorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RawMon ships an update every 4 days, NextExplorer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RawMon versus NextExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRawMonNextExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAJTY Michal ChalaszPhillip Maizza

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RawMon

Subscriptions2
  • RawMon Pro$4.991 Month
  • RawMon Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RawMon Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

NextExplorer

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Cake$2.99
  • Generous$4.99

Questions

Is RawMon free?
RawMon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextExplorer free?
NextExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RawMon or NextExplorer?
NextExplorer is rated higher. RawMon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NextExplorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RawMon or NextExplorer have ads?
Neither RawMon nor NextExplorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RawMon or NextExplorer?
RawMon ships an update every 4 days, and NextExplorer daily. Most recently, RawMon was updated on October 21, 2026 and NextExplorer on October 8, 2026.

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