Comparison

OPNManager+ vs Parity

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

Head to head
About

OPNManager+

Manage and monitor your OPNsense firewall remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Control network functions, view live logs, and manage rules and aliases from your iPhone or iPad. Securely connect to your firewall with encrypted credentials stored locally.

Highlights
  • Dashboard monitoring
  • Firewall rule management
  • Live firewall logs
  • Alias and route management
  • Device discovery
  • Firmware update viewing
  • Network topology map
Features
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OPNManager+ is a powerful mobile companion for managing and monitoring your OPNsense firewall — built for iPhone and iPad with a streamlined, touch-friendly interface. Take control of your network from anywhere using an intuitive app that surfaces your most-used firewall functions — no browser or desktop required. Features: • Dashboard monitoring for system resources, gateways, and interface traffic • Firewall rule management: create, edit, enable/disable rules • Live firewall logs with filtering and real-time updates • Manage aliases, routes, and ZFS snapshots with ease • Device discovery and basic network information • View and apply firmware updates • Visual network topology map • Temperature widget and interface status • Secure local storage with PIN lock and encrypted credentials • Support for managing multiple OPNsense firewalls • Improved onboarding experience for faster setup OPNManager+ connects securely to your firewall using the official OPNsense API. Setup requires only your API key and URL. All credentials are stored locally and encrypted for your protection. Perfect for network administrators, IT professionals, and home lab enthusiasts who want powerful, secure control of OPNsense — from mobile. Note: This is a one-time purchase app. No subscriptions required. OPNManager+ is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OPNsense project or Deciso B.V.

About

Parity

Monitor and manage your Unraid servers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Track system health, control Docker containers and virtual machines, and receive instant alerts with a beautifully designed native app.

Highlights
  • Real-time system metrics monitoring
  • Docker container management
  • Virtual machine control
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Multi-server support
  • Offline data viewing
  • Biometric security
Features
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Parity brings comprehensive Unraid server management to your iPhone and iPad. Monitor system health, manage Docker containers and virtual machines, and receive instant alerts—all from a beautifully designed native mobile app. REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live system metrics: CPU, RAM, network, and disk I/O • Disk health monitoring with temperature tracking • Array status and parity information • Storage capacity and usage statistics • Network activity and bandwidth monitoring • Server uptime and system information DOCKER MANAGEMENT • View all containers with real-time status • Start, stop, and restart containers • Monitor resource usage per container • Quick access to container logs • Direct links to container web interfaces • Auto-start configuration visibility VIRTUAL MACHINE CONTROL • View VM status and resource allocation • Start, stop, pause, and resume VMs • Monitor CPU and memory usage • Disk and network information • Manage multiple VMs effortlessly INTELLIGENT NOTIFICATIONS • Critical alerts for disk failures and high temperatures • Resource usage warnings • Container and VM status changes • Configurable quiet hours • Per-server notification settings MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT • Manage multiple Unraid servers from one app • Quick switching between servers • Individual server configurations • Consolidated notifications SECURITY & PRIVACY • API key-based authentication • Encrypted credential storage • Face ID and Touch ID support • No data collection or telemetry • All data stored locally on your device • Open source and transparent BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Native iOS interface with smooth animations • Dark mode and light mode support • Optimized for all iPhone and iPad sizes • Pull-to-refresh functionality • Intuitive navigation and controls OFFLINE SUPPORT • View cached data when disconnected • Automatic reconnection • Configurable data refresh intervals 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 WHY PARITY? While Unraid offers a web interface, Parity provides a superior mobile experience with native push notifications, offline caching, biometric security, and an interface purpose-built for iOS. Stay connected to your server wherever you go. OPEN SOURCE Parity is open source software, built by the community for the community. Contributions are welcome on GitHub - https://github.com/shreyaspapi/parity

Screenshots

OPNManager+4 screens
Parity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OPNManager+ at 3.7 against Parity's 3.0. OPNManager+ also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Parity's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OPNManager+ costs $3.99 and Parity $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPNManager+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPNManager+ has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of OPNManager+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Parity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPNManager+ ships an update weekly, Parity every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OPNManager+ versus Parity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPNManager+Parity
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSteven ThacherShreyas Papinwar

Customer experience

OPNManager+

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

Parity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OPNManager+

No in-app purchases

None

Parity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPNManager+ free?
OPNManager+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parity free?
Parity costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPNManager+ or Parity?
OPNManager+ is rated higher. OPNManager+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Parity averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OPNManager+ or Parity have ads?
Neither OPNManager+ nor Parity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPNManager+ or Parity?
OPNManager+ ships an update weekly, and Parity every 2 weeks. Most recently, OPNManager+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Parity on October 2, 2026.

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