Comparison

OPN Admin for OPNsense vs OPNsense Manager

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

Head to head
About

OPN Admin for OPNsense

This app provides comprehensive control over your OPNsense firewall with a visually appealing interface. Monitor network traffic, manage firewall rules, and perform advanced diagnostics with real-time insights and secure authentication.

Highlights
  • Real-time network traffic dashboard
  • Firewall rule creation and management
  • Advanced Ping and Traceroute diagnostics
  • DHCP and Static IP management
  • Biometric authentication
  • Liquid Glass UI with dark mode
Features
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The most advanced OPN admin client ever built. Experience full control over your firewall with a stunning Liquid Glass interface and real-time insights. Pro-Grade Features Everything you need to manage your network securely and efficiently. Real-time Dashboard Live traffic graphs, system health, and resource monitoring at a glance. Firewall Management Create, edit, and toggle rules. Manage NAT and inspect logs in real-time. Advanced Diagnostics Beautifully visualized Ping and Traceroute with timeline-based hop tracking. DHCP & Static IP Manage leases, view MAC addresses, and fix IPs with a single tap. Secure by Design Biometric authentication and secure credential storage protect your access. Apple Watch Your firewall on your wrist: status, CPU and memory, interfaces and gateways, live traffic and recent alerts, with complications for your watch face and a Smart Stack card. Switch chosen firewall rules and WireGuard tunnels on or off, with a confirm step first. Your API key and secret stay on your iPhone; the watch never holds them. Liquid Glass UI A premium design language with smooth animations and dynamic dark mode.

About

OPNsense Manager

Manage multiple OPNsense firewalls remotely from your mobile device. Monitor network activity, control services, and configure firewall rules with real-time updates and secure authentication.

Highlights
  • Multiple OPNsense instance management
  • Real-time network activity monitoring
  • Firewall rule management
  • Service management
  • VPN connection management
  • Secure API authentication
  • PIN and biometric lock
Features
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A versatile mobile application that can help with assisting multiple OPNsense instances from the comfort of your phone. • Demo Mode - Try the app without setup! Explore all features with realistic sample data before connecting to your firewall • Secure API Authentication - API key/secret based authentication with encrypted storage using platform-specific Keychain/Keystore • Multiple Profile Management - Seamlessly manage and switch between multiple OPNsense firewall instances • Real-time visibility into all network activity • Automatic device discovery on your network • View connection details: IPs, ports, protocols, data rates • Block unwanted devices directly from the monitor • View all active DHCP leases • Complete device information: IP, MAC, hostname, lease times • PIN Lock & Biometric Authentication - Secure app access with 4-6 digit PIN code plus Face ID, Touch ID, or Fingerprint support • Real-time Dashboard - Monitor system status, CPU/memory usage, gateway health, and uptime with auto-refresh capability • Firewall Rule Management - View, create, edit, delete, and toggle firewall rules with comprehensive configuration options • Live Firewall Logs - Real-time log viewing with filtering by action (Pass/Block/Reject), search functionality, and detailed packet information • Service Management - Start, stop, and restart system services with real-time status indicators and confirmation dialogs • System Information - View detailed firmware details, version info, architecture, and repository information • VPN Connection Management - Manage OpenVPN and Tailscale connections directly from the app • Remote Firewall Reboot - Safely reboot your OPNsense firewall remotely with confirmation • Multi-language Support - Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, and German • Profile Import/Export - Backup and share connection profiles as JSON files • Auto-Lock & Session Timeout - Configurable automatic locking (1-60 minutes) for enhanced security • Dark/Light Theme - Toggle between dark and light modes for comfortable viewing • Pull-to-Refresh - Update data instantly with a simple swipe gesture • Material Design 3 - Modern, beautiful UI optimized for various screen sizes • Offline Support - Graceful handling of network connectivity issues • Self-signed Certificate Support - Configurable per profile for flexible deployment

Screenshots

OPN Admin for OPNsense4 screens
OPNsense Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OPNsense Manager at none against OPN Admin for OPNsense's 7. OPNsense Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). OPN Admin for OPNsense's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. OPN Admin for OPNsense sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OPNsense Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OPN Admin for OPNsense against 5.0 for OPNsense Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPN Admin for OPNsense has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPN Admin for OPNsense ships an update every 4 days, OPNsense Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OPN Admin for OPNsense versus OPNsense Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPN Admin for OPNsenseOPNsense Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonios FrerisHisham Ali

Customer experience

OPN Admin for OPNsense

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OPNsense Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OPN Admin for OPNsense

One-time6
  • Tier 1 Supporter2 variants$1.99
  • Support Tier 2$3.99
  • Tier 3 Supporter$8.99
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  • Tier 4 Supporter$12.99
  • Demi-God Supporter$44.99
  • God Tier Supporter$89.99
None

OPNsense Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPN Admin for OPNsense free?
OPN Admin for OPNsense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OPNsense Manager free?
OPNsense Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPN Admin for OPNsense or OPNsense Manager?
OPN Admin for OPNsense and OPNsense Manager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OPN Admin for OPNsense or OPNsense Manager have ads?
Neither OPN Admin for OPNsense nor OPNsense Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPN Admin for OPNsense or OPNsense Manager?
OPN Admin for OPNsense ships an update every 4 days, and OPNsense Manager weekly. Most recently, OPN Admin for OPNsense was updated on October 21, 2026 and OPNsense Manager on October 25, 2026.

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