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Yes — there are mobile apps that can connect directly to a self‑hosted Redmine instance. The most notable options are the open‑source Redmine Mobile client and the commercial Easy Redmine mobile app, both of which support connecting to your own Redmine server.

📱 Options for Redmine Mobile Access

  • Redmine Mobile (Open Source)

    • Available for iOS and Android.
    • Lets you view, create, and edit issues, track activities, log time, and manage projects.
    • Supports custom queries and filtering, so you can use the same saved searches you have in your Redmine web UI.
    • Free and open source under the MIT license.
    • Can connect to any self‑hosted Redmine instance, provided you expose it over HTTPS and configure API access.

  • Easy Redmine Mobile App

    • Designed for users of Easy Redmine, which is a commercial fork/enhanced distribution of Redmine.
    • Provides task management, time tracking, project overview, and comments.
    • While it’s tightly integrated with Easy Redmine, it requires their platform — so it’s not a drop‑in client for vanilla Redmine unless you migrate to Easy Redmine.

🔑 Key Considerations for Self‑Hosted Use

  • API Access: Ensure your Redmine instance has the REST API enabled (Administration → Settings → API). Most mobile clients rely on this.
  • HTTPS: Use SSL/TLS for secure connections, especially if you plan to access your Redmine server outside your LAN.
  • Authentication: Apps typically support username/password or API key authentication. API keys are safer for mobile use.
  • Plugins: Some Redmine plugins may not be fully supported in mobile clients, so stick to core features for reliability.

⚡ Recommendation

If you’re running a vanilla self‑hosted Redmine, the Redmine Mobile app from GitHub is the most straightforward choice. It’s free, open source, and designed to connect to standard Redmine servers. If you’re considering a more feature‑rich ecosystem, Easy Redmine (with its mobile app) could be worth exploring, but that involves moving to their distribution.

Would you like me to walk you through how to configure your self‑hosted Redmine for mobile access (API keys, HTTPS, etc.), so you can connect smoothly from the app?