Comparison

Prox Deck vs ProxPilot

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

Head to head
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/

About

ProxPilot

Features
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ProxPilot ist der native iOS-, iPadOS- und watchOS-Client für dein eigenes Proxmox-VE-Homelab oder deinen Proxmox-Cluster — schnell, sicher, ohne Cloud-Zwischenstopp. CLUSTER & NODES • Cluster-Health, Node-Auslastung (CPU/RAM/Disk) live • Mehrere Server gleichzeitig verwalten (Pro) • Historische Verlaufsgraphen mit Zoom/Scrub VMs & CONTAINER • Start, Stop, Neustart, Reset, Herunterfahren • Volle Konfiguration bearbeiten: CPU, RAM, Tags, Boot-Reihenfolge, Netzwerk, Disk-Resize • Eingebettete Konsole (noVNC/Terminal) • Backups erstellen, wiederherstellen, mit Notizen versehen VERWALTUNG • Firewall-Regeln je Node/Gast anlegen, bearbeiten, löschen • Benutzer- und Rechteverwaltung (ACL) • Storage-Übersicht KOMFORT • Home-Screen-Widgets mit Live-Status, Tippen öffnet direkt den Gast • Apple-Watch-App inkl. Zifferblatt-Komplikation • Siri-Kurzbefehle • Live Activities für laufende Backups • Face-ID-App-Sperre • Lokale Benachrichtigungen bei Node-Ausfall oder hoher Auslastung — auch ganz ohne eigenes Backend • Optionales, selbst gehostetes Push-Backend (Sentinel) für zuverlässige Alarme • Suche über alle Gäste im Cluster • Volles iPad-Split-View-Layout • Deutsch & Englisch DATENSCHUTZ Kein ProxPilot-Konto, kein ProxPilot-Backend. Deine Zugangsdaten verlassen dein Gerät nie in Richtung unserer Server — es gibt keine. ProxPilot spricht ausschließlich direkt mit dem Proxmox-Server, den du selbst konfigurierst. Kein eigener Server? Der integrierte Demo-Modus zeigt alle Funktionen mit Beispieldaten, ganz ohne Setup. ProxPilot ist ein inoffizieller Drittanbieter-Client und nicht mit der Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH verbunden oder von ihr autorisiert.

Screenshots

Prox Deck4 screens
ProxPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProxPilot at none against Prox Deck's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Prox Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ProxPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Prox Deck versus ProxPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProx DeckProxPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Rico Mggenburg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Prox Deck

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

ProxPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prox Deck free?
Prox Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxPilot free?
ProxPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prox Deck or ProxPilot have ads?
Neither Prox Deck nor ProxPilot shows ads.

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