Comparison

Astrysk vs Unraid Manager

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

Head to head
About

Astrysk

This open-source application provides a unified remote control for self-hosted services. It currently supports managing Proxmox servers and running Large Language Models via Ollama, with more features planned.

Highlights
  • Unified remote control
  • Open-source
  • Self-hosted manager
  • Proxmox management
  • Ollama LLM support
Features
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Experience the power of control with Astrysk, your ultimate open-source self-hosted manager. Available Applets: - Proxmox (For managing Proxmox servers) - Ollama (For running Large Language Models - LLMs) Applets and more features coming soon! Please note: Astrysk is purely a remote control application and does not offer any functionality without the accompanying software installed on a server.

About

Unraid Manager

Remotely monitor and control your Unraid server from your iPhone or iPad. Manage system status, Docker containers, virtual machines, and file shares with a native iOS app. Receive alerts and connect to multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Server Dashboard
  • Docker Management
  • Virtual Machine Control
  • File Share Browsing
  • System Health Monitoring
  • Alert Notifications
  • Multi-Server Support
Features
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Unraid Manager Remote management for your Unraid server - monitor, control, and manage your home server from anywhere. What it does Unraid Manager lets you remotely monitor and control your Unraid server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Check system status, manage Docker containers, control virtual machines, and view file shares - all from a native iOS app designed specifically for Unraid. Key Features • Server Dashboard - Real-time CPU, memory, and array status • Docker Management - Start, stop, and monitor containers • Virtual Machines - Control VM power states and view resources• File Shares - Browse shares and check storage usage • System Health - Monitor disk status, temperatures, and SMART data • Notifications - Stay informed of system alerts and warnings • Multi-Server - Connect to multiple Unraid servers iPhone & iPad Optimised Native interface that adapts perfectly to your device - bottom tabs on iPhone and elegant sidebar navigation on iPad. Requirements: Unraid server with API access enabled --- Perfect for system administrators and home lab enthusiasts who want to monitor their Unraid servers on the go.

Screenshots

Astrysk1 screens
Unraid Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unraid Manager at 4.9 against Astrysk's 3.0. Unraid Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Astrysk's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Astrysk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Unraid Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unraid Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Manager has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Astrysk's written reviews are positive against 83% of Unraid Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrysk ships an update every 8 days, Unraid Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Astrysk versus Unraid Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstryskUnraid Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbayomi IkuruCALLUM JAMES TEESDALE

Customer experience

Astrysk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Unraid Manager

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Astrysk

One-time4
  • Buy Me A Soda$0.99
  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me A Beverage$4.99
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  • Buy Me A Meal$9.99
None

Unraid Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astrysk free?
Astrysk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unraid Manager free?
Unraid Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astrysk or Unraid Manager?
Unraid Manager is rated higher. Astrysk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Unraid Manager averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Astrysk or Unraid Manager have ads?
Neither Astrysk nor Unraid Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrysk or Unraid Manager?
Astrysk ships an update every 8 days, and Unraid Manager monthly. Most recently, Astrysk was updated on October 7, 2026 and Unraid Manager on October 16, 2026.

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