Comparison

OpenManage Mobile vs vSphere Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

OpenManage Mobile

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
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE ACCESS OVER MANAGEMENT NETWORK • Remote access to iDRAC requires iDRAC7 or above • Remote access to OpenManage Enterprise requires version 3.9 or later *** OpenManage Mobile now leverages Augmented Reality to easily and quickly monitor & troubleshoot MX7000 modular chassis. Aim the camera at MX7000, connect, and view health overlays. Tap on a component to view more details. *** OVERVIEW OF OPENMANAGE MOBILE (OMM) Wireless and Mobility are now pervasive inside data centers and we can leverage it to simplify data center operations. Dell OpenManage Mobile (OMM) is an app that enables IT Administrators to securely provision, monitor, and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers or MX7000 chassis directly from a mobile device. OMM can access and manage PowerEdge servers or MX7000 modular chassis either remotely (i.e. over management network) or from inside the data center (i.e. when an IT Administrator is physically present in front of server or a chassis). Following are the ways you can access a server or an MX7000 chassis: • Remote into a server (iDRAC7, iDRAC8 or iDRAC9) • Remote into an MX7000 chassis and sleds • Remote into a console (OpenManage Enterprise) • At-the-server access to a PowerEdge server with iDRAC9 • At-the-chassis access to an MX7000 chassis and sleds When connected through a console (OpenManage Enterprise), OMM can access Dell servers, chassis, storage, networking, and any other supported third-party appliances being managed through this console. For specific feature support on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-SERVER MANAGEMENT • At-the-server access is available on PowerEdge 14th Generation and above rack and towers which support Quick Sync 2. For the latest list of supported hardware models, please contact a Dell Sales representative. • Quick Sync 2 module utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi to establish a secure connection between server and mobile device running OMM. SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-CHASSIS MANAGEMENT • Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-chassis access is available on MX7000 modular chassis FEATURES Supported features depend on the type of access (console or iDRAC) and the specific generation of server being accessed. For specific details or more information on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM KEY USE CASES – SUPPORT VARIES BY TYPE OF ACCESS AND SERVER GENERATION • Get pro-active alert notifications automatically on your mobile device from OpenManage Enterprise consoles. • Browse server or chassis details, health status, hardware & firmware inventory, networking details, and System Event or LC logs. (For MX7000 chassis, use Augmented Reality feature to monitor and troubleshoot easily and quickly.) • Power On, shut down, or reboot your server from anywhere. • For “bare metal configuration,” assign IP address, change credentials, and update common BIOS attributes. • Access, share or upload SupportAssist Collection reports; View Last Crash screen and video (requires iDRAC9) • Access Virtual Console securely (and reduce the need for crash carts) with a Third-Party app – VNC Viewer by RealVNC or Remotix by Nulana LTD • Dell Quick Resource Locator (QRL) video remediation, available when connecting to an OpenManage Enterprise, server or chassis – displays context relevant videos about the hardware based on available error logs For any questions, please send an email to OM_Mobile_Feedback@Dell.com

About

vSphere Mobile Client

Manage and monitor your vSphere infrastructure from your smartphone or tablet. View virtual machines, hosts, and clusters, and receive push notifications for long-running task completions. Access detailed performance charts and execute quick actions on your virtual environment.

Highlights
  • Monitor virtual machines, hosts, and clusters
  • View VM and host resource consumption
  • Access VM console and detailed information
  • Monitor long-running tasks with push notifications
  • View real-time and historical performance charts
  • Execute quick actions on virtual machines
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vSphere Mobile Client enables administrators to monitor and manage vSphere infrastructure directly from a mobile device (smartphone or tablet). You can find more details about it at https://flings.vmware.com/vsphere-mobile-client. Using the client, administrators can log in to a vCenter Server and manage and monitor virtual machines, hosts and clusters. Long running tasks can also be monitored, receiving push notification upon completion. vSphere Mobile Client brings the following capabilities to vSphere administrators on the go: Virtual machine list with overview on resource consumption and VM details. From the VM list the user can enter the VM console or see more detailed information on the VM such as events, performance charts and also execute quick actions. ESXi host list with overview on resource consumption and some host details like host state and uptime. From there the user can see the host details page with events and performance charts included. Cluster list with an overview of the cluster resource consumption and configuration overview (e.g. DRS, HA and number of migrations). Task monitoring - subscribe to any running task and receive a notification on your mobile device upon task completion, even when your device is in-active or you have another application running on the foreground. Performance charts allow to monitor the resource usage in real time or a day, week, month or year back. Counters include CPU, Memory, Storage and Network. NOTE: The VMware vSphere Mobile Client application has been tested on vCenter server version 6.0 (and above). Access to vSphere infrastructure may require a secure access method such as VPN on a mobile device. Contact your IT department for further assistance if needed. This is a tech preview release and as such it only has a limited subset of the intended functionality. As we release updates with new features regularly, we are looking for feedback on what features you would like to see in the application.

Screenshots

OpenManage Mobile4 screens
vSphere Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: vSphere Mobile Client at monthly against OpenManage Mobile's every 6 months. vSphere Mobile Client also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 19%) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

vSphere Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of OpenManage Mobile's written reviews are positive against 36% of vSphere Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, vSphere Mobile Client monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OpenManage Mobile versus vSphere Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenManage MobilevSphere Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (26 ratings)3.2 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDell Inc.VMware, Inc.

Customer experience

OpenManage Mobile

All ratings26 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

vSphere Mobile Client

All ratings44 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral20.5%
Negative34.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative48.9%

Bugs and requests

OpenManage Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

vSphere Mobile Client

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cloud option not working, app crashes
  • App crashes when selecting VMware cloud
  • Does not work on iPhone 14/15 on iOS 17
  • Will not connect to VCSA or ESXi
  • App sits there spinning
Show 12 more
  • Deleting hosts doesn't work
  • App crashes at login with vCenter 7
  • App doesn't handle internal certificates
  • App loads, shows icon, then white screen on iOS 16
  • Cannot connect to VM console
  • Cannot power on/off VMs
  • Error loading VMs: 'Undefined is not an object'
  • White screen or hangs on login
  • SSL error forever
  • Host IP address changes revert to original, requires reinstall
  • Multiple vCenters with different passwords not handled correctly
  • iPad Pro landscape keyboard not showing

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add multi-language support
  • Add dark mode
  • Add FaceID support
  • Add host shutdown and wake-on-LAN options
  • Add bookmark/dropdown for previous vCenter sessions
Show 6 more
  • Improve console functionality (full screen, landscape)
  • Improve mobile screen as touchpad/zoom
  • Add ability to suspend VMs
  • Add terminal functionality
  • Add ability to launch device keyboard with special keys
  • Rename app to 'vSphere' per HIG

In-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

vSphere Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vSphere Mobile Client free?
vSphere Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenManage Mobile or vSphere Mobile Client?
vSphere Mobile Client is rated higher. OpenManage Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while vSphere Mobile Client averages 3.2 from 44 ratings.
Do OpenManage Mobile or vSphere Mobile Client have ads?
Neither OpenManage Mobile nor vSphere Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenManage Mobile or vSphere Mobile Client?
OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and vSphere Mobile Client monthly. Most recently, OpenManage Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and vSphere Mobile Client on October 13, 2026.

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