Comparison

Mono Dash vs Motif

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

Head to head
About

Mono Dash

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Mono Dash is an open-source, third-party mobile management client for 1Panel. Connect to your own 1Panel servers and manage daily operations from your phone with a focused, native interface. Key features: - Monitor CPU, memory, disk, network traffic and host details - Manage websites, domains, HTTPS, logs and configuration - Browse, upload, download, edit, move, compress and delete server files - Work with databases, containers, images, compose projects and app updates - View system, login, operation, SSH and task logs - Open terminal sessions and manage SSH-related settings - Manage backups, snapshots, cron jobs, firewall rules, processes and runtimes Open source: Mono Dash is developed as an open-source project. You can review the source code, follow development, report issues and contribute through the project repository. Free and in-app purchase: The free version lets you add and manage one 1Panel server. Mono Dash Unlimited is an optional one-time in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited server management and future premium features where available. Purchases are processed by the App Store and can be restored in the app. Privacy and data: Mono Dash stores server connection settings on your device and connects directly to the 1Panel servers you configure. Purchase status may be processed through Apple and RevenueCat for entitlement management. Mono Dash does not operate a backend for collecting your 1Panel server data. Important: Mono Dash is an independent third-party client. It is not an official 1Panel product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by 1Panel. Use it only with servers you own, administer or are authorized to access. Source Code: https://github.com/bin64/Mono-Dash Privacy Policy: https://github.com/bin64/Mono-Dash/blob/main/PRIVACY.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/bin64/Mono-Dash/blob/main/TERMS.md

About

Motif

Features
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Motif is an SSH terminal, Codex client, and remote dev-session app for your own machines. Run the open-source motifd daemon on your Mac, Linux box, or any host, then connect from your iPhone or iPad to access terminal sessions, files, Git diffs, and Codex coding tasks wherever you are. Like β€œtmux attach” for your whole dev environment: β€’ Codex workspace β€” open, resume, and manage coding tasks; follow plans and tool activity; handle approvals and questions; review edited files β€’ Live PTY terminals β€” run multiple sessions, synced across attached clients β€’ Browse the project file tree and open files β€’ Review changes with a built-in Git diff β€’ Connect directly, over Tailscale, or through an SSH tunnel β€’ Secured with TLS and a single-user bearer token Codex runs on your own machine through your existing Codex setup. Motif does not host your code or terminal sessions. motifd is required and runs on your own machine. See the project page for setup instructions: https://tech.xiachufang.xyz/motif/

Screenshots

Mono Dash4 screens
Motif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Motif at none against Mono Dash's 1. Motif also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Mono Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mono Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Motif asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mono Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Motif every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Mono Dash versus Motif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMono DashMotif
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTHE BORING LAB LIMITEDSlothEase

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mono Dash

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Panels$4.99
None

Motif

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mono Dash free?
Mono Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motif free?
Motif is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mono Dash or Motif have ads?
Neither Mono Dash nor Motif shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mono Dash or Motif?
Mono Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Motif every 4 days. Most recently, Mono Dash was updated on September 23, 2026 and Motif on September 23, 2026.

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