# OpenManage Mobile vs Patch Manager Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Patch Manager Plus at 4.8 against OpenManage Mobile's 3.0. Patch Manager Plus also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). OpenManage Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Patch Manager Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of OpenManage Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Patch Manager Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenManage Mobile | Patch Manager Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanage-mobile/id949941153/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-manager-plus/id1272043874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **18.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 107 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dell Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461040046) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenManage Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanage-mobile/id949941153)

This app allows IT administrators to securely manage Dell servers and chassis from a mobile device. It supports remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with augmented reality features for MX7000 modular chassis.

**Highlights:** Remote server and chassis management, Proactive alert notifications, View server/chassis details and health, Power on/off/reboot servers, Augmented Reality for MX7000 chassis, Bare metal configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Patch Manager Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-manager-plus/id1272043874)

Streamline patch management across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Automate patch testing, deployment, and reporting to ensure your IT environment remains secure and up-to-date.

**Highlights:** Detect vulnerable systems, Automate patch testing and approval, Automate patch download and deployment, Decline specific patches, Comprehensive system health reports, Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenManage Mobile free?

OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Patch Manager Plus free?

Patch Manager Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenManage Mobile or Patch Manager Plus?

Patch Manager Plus is rated higher. OpenManage Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Patch Manager Plus averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do OpenManage Mobile or Patch Manager Plus have ads?

Neither OpenManage Mobile nor Patch Manager Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenManage Mobile or Patch Manager Plus?

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and Patch Manager Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, OpenManage Mobile was updated on September 17, 2026 and Patch Manager Plus on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
