Comparison

OpenManage Mobile vs WIDEWORKS Messenger

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

WIDEWORKS Messenger

Features
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Send and receive texts from your business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

OpenManage Mobile4 screens
WIDEWORKS Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenManage Mobile at every 6 months against WIDEWORKS Messenger's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, WIDEWORKS Messenger every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenManage Mobile versus WIDEWORKS Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenManage MobileWIDEWORKS Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDell Inc.Textable

In-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

WIDEWORKS Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WIDEWORKS Messenger free?
WIDEWORKS Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenManage Mobile or WIDEWORKS Messenger have ads?
Neither OpenManage Mobile nor WIDEWORKS Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenManage Mobile or WIDEWORKS Messenger?
OpenManage Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and WIDEWORKS Messenger every 21 months. Most recently, OpenManage Mobile was updated on October 15, 2026 and WIDEWORKS Messenger on September 17, 2026.

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