ViyaLink Communicator vs Unraid Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViyaLink Communicator
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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.
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.
- SSH Terminal access
- Real-time push notifications
- Smart Connect for network switching
- Home Screen Widgets
- Dashboard monitoring
- Docker & VM management
- Biometric lock
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ViyaLink Communicator asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | ViyaLink Communicator | Unraid Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATN International Inc. | 祥瑞 谢 |
In-app purchases
ViyaLink Communicator
No in-app purchases
Unraid Deck
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Questions
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