Comparison

OpenManage Mobile vs GardnWise

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

GardnWise

Explore new vendors, items, and special deals at this virtual expo. Increase your chances of winning hourly prizes by making purchases from participating vendors. A great way to discover new products and offers.

Highlights
  • Virtual expo experience
  • Discover new vendors and items
  • Exclusive Wise Buy specials
  • Hourly prize drawings
  • Purchase-based prize eligibility
Features
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Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Gard’N-Expo! We appreciate your time & attendance. We have many new vendors, items and Wise Buy specials to show you. Hourly prize drawing will continue throughout the show. The more vendors you purchase, the better your chances. Thank you from everyone at Gard’N-Wise Distributors!

Screenshots

OpenManage Mobile4 screens
GardnWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GardnWise at 100% against OpenManage Mobile's 36%. GardnWise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OpenManage Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

GardnWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenManage Mobile has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of OpenManage Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of GardnWise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, GardnWise every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenManage Mobile versus GardnWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenManage MobileGardnWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDell Inc.JT Smith & Associates

Customer experience

OpenManage Mobile

All ratings28 ratings
Positive46.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

GardnWise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

GardnWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GardnWise free?
GardnWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenManage Mobile or GardnWise?
GardnWise is rated higher. OpenManage Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while GardnWise averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenManage Mobile or GardnWise have ads?
Neither OpenManage Mobile nor GardnWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenManage Mobile or GardnWise?
OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and GardnWise every 19 months. Most recently, OpenManage Mobile was updated on November 12, 2026 and GardnWise on November 3, 2026.

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