PineTool vs Unraid Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PineTool
This app connects to a specific soldering iron model via Bluetooth to display real-time temperature, power, and other operational data. Users can also adjust the iron's temperature set point directly from their device.
- Real-time tip temperature display
- Live power value visualization
- Temperature set point configuration
- Voltage and handle temperature monitoring
- Uptime and power source parameter display
- Live charting of temperature and power
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PineTool is a Bluetooth companion app for the Pinecil soldering iron. With it, you can: - See realtime tip temperature and power values - Visualise live tip temperature and power charts - Configure your iron's temperature set point - See realtime voltage, handle temperature, uptime, and power source parameters Please note that this app is only compatible with Pinecil V2 (green handle) running IronOS 2.21 or greater. --- This product is not endorsed, sponsored by or associated with PINE64 or Pine Store Ltd.
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: PineTool at none against Unraid Deck's 1. PineTool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. PineTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
PineTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | PineTool | Unraid Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.8 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lachlan Bell | 祥瑞 谢 |
Customer experience
PineTool
Unraid Deck
In-app purchases
PineTool
No in-app purchases
Unraid Deck
- Pro Lifetime$9.99









