Comparison

ViyaLink Communicator vs Unraid Deck

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

Head to head
About

ViyaLink Communicator

Features
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ViyaLink lets you take communications anywhere, on any device. It runs on the most popular computer, smartphone, and tablet platforms. Viyalink delivers a full collaboration experience from a single app. Designed with the user experience in mind, the ViyaLink app makes it easy to access telephony features and collaborate with Voice, Video, and Desktop Sharing to improve workers' productivity and streamline business operations. IMPORTANT: TELEPHONY FUNCTIONALITY WILL ONLY WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH PAID SERVICES FROM VIYA. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS. ***** With ViyaLink, you can take control of your office telephony services from anywhere. FEATURES • Make and receive calls over WiFi/LTE/3G/4G/5G using your landline number • Move calls between your landline, mobile and tablet devices, without hanging up • Add video to your Viyalink calls • Make calls from any phone using your landline caller ID • Receive new voicemail alerts • Control how incoming calls are handled • Sync your ViyaLink contacts across devices NOTE: These features are based upon the subscription level in which you as a VIYA customer signed up. Additional charges to access certain features may apply. Contact Viya for information. ViyaLink also requires 3G/LTE/4G/5G or WiFi access. Use of these services may incur additional charges.

About

Unraid Deck

Manage and monitor your Unraid server remotely from your iOS device. Control Docker containers, VMs, and receive instant alerts with a secure, native experience. Features include an SSH terminal, real-time dashboards, and home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Smart Connect for network switching
  • Home Screen Widgets
  • Dashboard monitoring
  • Docker & VM management
  • Biometric lock
Features
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Securely control your Unraid server from your iPhone and iPad. Unraid Deck is a native iOS client for monitoring dashboards, managing files, Docker containers and Compose stacks, controlling VMs, receiving server alerts, streaming Docker logs, and accessing your server through a built-in SSH terminal. Built for direct server connections, privacy-first workflows, and a fast native iOS experience. Key Features: Built-In File Manager • Browse, upload, download, move, rename, preview, copy paths, view details, and delete files. • Secure direct access over SSH/SFTP. SSH Terminal • Open an SSH terminal in the app for remote access and command-line workflows. • Run Docker log shortcuts with one tap when SSH is configured. Real-Time Push Notifications • Receive critical Unraid server notifications through Apple APNs. • Archive, restore unread, and manage notifications in batches. Smart Connect & Built-In Tailscale • Automatically select Local, Public, or Tailnet routes for your current network. • Use built-in Tailscale for secure remote access through your Tailnet. Plugin Marketplace • Browse Community Applications plugins and install supported HTTPS .plg plugins. BT Download Manager • Manage qBittorrent and Transmission tasks, including status and common actions. Home Screen Widgets • Monitor CPU, memory, and array usage at a glance. • Start, stop, and restart Docker containers from your Home Screen. Dashboard • Monitor CPU, memory, network traffic, and storage array usage in real time. • View CPU temperature, power telemetry, network throughput, array health, parity status, and disk temperatures. Docker Management • Group containers by Compose project and choose stack icons. • Search and filter containers to find services quickly. • View container status, port mappings, and volume mounts. • Start, stop, restart, pause, resume, and update containers. • Run batch actions, stream live logs, and set custom container icons. Virtual Machine Control • Search, start, pause, resume, and force stop VMs. • Run batch operations across multiple VMs. • Monitor VM status instantly. Security & Privacy • The app connects directly to your Unraid server and does not route traffic through its own servers. • API keys are encrypted and stored in the iOS Keychain. • Protect access with Face ID or Touch ID. • Access servers behind authenticated reverse proxies such as Authelia. • Securely sync configuration across your Apple devices with iCloud. API Key Access Control • Create API keys with custom permission groups. • Use the Unraid Deck preset to fill required permissions. • View and copy API key details in the app. REQUIREMENTS • Unraid OS v6.12 or later; v7.2+ recommended • Unraid API enabled on your server • Valid API key for authentication • Network access to your Unraid server • SSH access for Terminal, Docker log shortcuts, and File Manager features Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unraid.mccray.app/privacy/

Screenshots

ViyaLink Communicator4 screens
Unraid Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViyaLink Communicator at none against Unraid Deck's 1. ViyaLink Communicator also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). Unraid Deck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 61 months). On price, ads 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. Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ViyaLink Communicator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViyaLink Communicator ships an update every 61 months, Unraid Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ViyaLink Communicator versus Unraid Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViyaLink CommunicatorUnraid Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATN International Inc.祥瑞 谢

In-app purchases

None

ViyaLink Communicator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is ViyaLink Communicator free?
ViyaLink Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViyaLink Communicator or Unraid Deck have ads?
Neither ViyaLink Communicator nor Unraid Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViyaLink Communicator or Unraid Deck?
ViyaLink Communicator ships an update every 61 months, and Unraid Deck weekly. Most recently, ViyaLink Communicator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Unraid Deck on October 14, 2026.

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