ProxPilot vs Nimbus Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProxPilot
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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.
Nimbus Direct
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Nimbus Direct puts your virtual servers in your pocket. Connect to your self-hosted Nimbus Direct server and securely manage the virtual machines and containers assigned to your account from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your instances: • View assigned virtual machines and containers • Start, stop, reboot, suspend and resume instances • Monitor CPU, memory, storage and performance history • View network interfaces and IP addresses • Create, restore and delete snapshots • Upload and manage ISO images and boot options Console access anywhere: Access terminal and graphical consoles directly from the app, with controls designed for iPhone and iPad. Stay informed: • Follow running and completed tasks • Receive notifications and maintenance updates • Enable optional push notifications • View infrastructure alerts • Create and manage support tickets Built for security: Nimbus Direct communicates only with the Nimbus Direct server you choose. Your credentials and infrastructure access remain tied to that server. Protect an authenticated session with Face ID, Touch ID or Optic ID, while sensitive credentials are securely handled using the iOS Keychain. Made for self-hosting: Nimbus Direct does not depend on a centralized account or infrastructure service. Connect to an installation operated by you or your service provider. A compatible Nimbus Direct server and an existing user account are required. Accounts are created and managed by the operator of the connected server; account registration is therefore not available within the app.
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Verdict
ProxPilot and Nimbus Direct are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ProxPilot | Nimbus Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rico Mggenburg | Liam Jayden Schleiss |
In-app purchases
ProxPilot
No in-app purchases
Nimbus Direct
No in-app purchases








