Comparison

OPNsense Manager vs FebNMS

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

Head to head
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

About

FebNMS

Features
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FebNMS is a network and server monitoring client for LibreNMS operators, system administrators and NOC teams. Check infrastructure health, traffic, uptime, alerts, services and performance from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Key features: • See device availability and operational status at a glance on a customisable overview • Monitor CPU, memory, I/O wait, disk, network traffic and health sensors in real time • Explore availability, performance, traffic and device health graphs • Review active and recovered alerts with timelines and related graphs • Get push notifications when alerts fire • Inspect monitored services, results and check schedules • Search and filter devices across your LibreNMS servers • Connect to multiple LibreNMS servers • Sync your servers, dashboards and preferences across devices with a FebNMS account • Display dates and times in your device's local time zone FebNMS connects directly to the LibreNMS API you configure; device metrics and graphs are read straight from your LibreNMS server. Your FebNMS account stores your server list, dashboards and preferences so they sync across your devices, and your LibreNMS API tokens are encrypted and only delivered to devices signed in to your account. If you turn on alert push notifications, your LibreNMS server sends alerts to the FebNMS service, which delivers them through Apple Push Notification service and keeps a delivery log of alert titles. The optional AI alert-rule assistant sends the rule you describe to a third-party AI model. This is an independent third-party app developed by FEB PTE. LTD. LibreNMS is an independent open-source project, and this app is not an official LibreNMS product.

Screenshots

OPNsense Manager4 screens
FebNMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OPNsense Manager at weekly against FebNMS's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OPNsense Manager against 5.0 for FebNMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPNsense Manager ships an update weekly, FebNMS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
OPNsense Manager versus FebNMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPNsense ManagerFebNMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHisham AliFEB PTE. LTD

In-app purchases

None

OPNsense Manager

No in-app purchases

None

FebNMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPNsense Manager free?
OPNsense Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FebNMS free?
FebNMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPNsense Manager or FebNMS?
OPNsense Manager and FebNMS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OPNsense Manager or FebNMS have ads?
Neither OPNsense Manager nor FebNMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPNsense Manager or FebNMS?
OPNsense Manager ships an update weekly, and FebNMS every 5 weeks. Most recently, OPNsense Manager was updated on October 25, 2026 and FebNMS on October 29, 2026.

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