Comparison

Manager for Homebox vs Parity

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

Head to head
About

Manager for Homebox

Manage your Homebox server inventory remotely. Add, edit, and organize items with details like photos, warranties, and receipts. Track inventory value, item count, and warranty status with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Manage items with photos and documents
  • Organize items by location
  • Track inventory value and count
  • Attach receipts and manuals
  • View warranty status
Features
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Connect seamlessly to your Homebox server and manage your items from anywhere. Key features: • Manage your Items — add, edit, view, and organize all your items with detailed information, including photos, warranties, receipts, and manuals • Location organization — navigate hierarchical storage areas with an intuitive tree view • Comprehensive overview — track total inventory value, item count, warranty status, and latest additions at a glance • Media support — attach photos, documents, receipts, and manuals to your items Perfect for collectors, small businesses, households, or anyone who needs to keep track of their belongings. Whether you’re managing a storeroom, organizing your home, or cataloging a collection, Manager for Homebox makes inventory management effortless. Requirements: An existing Homebox server installation is required. This app is not affiliated with the “Homebox” server solution. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Manager for Homebox4 screens
Parity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Manager for Homebox at Free against Parity's $1.99. Manager for Homebox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (90% vs 50%). Parity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On 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

Manager for Homebox is free to download; Parity costs $1.99 up front. Manager for Homebox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Parity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manager for Homebox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manager for Homebox has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Manager for Homebox's written reviews are positive against 50% of Parity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manager for Homebox ships an update monthly, Parity every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Manager for Homebox versus Parity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManager for HomeboxParity
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HerresShreyas Papinwar

Customer experience

Manager for Homebox

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Parity

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Manager for Homebox

Subscriptions3
  • Support$0.991 Month
  • Great Support$1.991 Month
  • Huge Support$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Support$2.99
  • Great Support$6.99
  • Lifetime$6.99
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  • Huge Support$7.99
None

Parity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manager for Homebox free?
Manager for Homebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parity free?
Parity costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manager for Homebox or Parity?
Manager for Homebox is rated higher. Manager for Homebox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Parity averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Manager for Homebox or Parity have ads?
Neither Manager for Homebox nor Parity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manager for Homebox or Parity?
Manager for Homebox ships an update monthly, and Parity every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manager for Homebox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parity on October 24, 2026.

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