Comparison

Manager for Homebox vs Unraid Deck

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

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.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Smart Connect for network switching
  • Home Screen Widgets
  • Dashboard monitoring
  • Docker & VM management
  • Biometric lock
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Manager for Homebox4 screens
Unraid Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unraid Deck at weekly against Manager for Homebox's monthly. Unraid Deck also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Manager for Homebox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unraid Deck holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 25 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Unraid Deck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manager for Homebox ships an update monthly, Unraid Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Manager for Homebox versus Unraid Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManager for HomeboxUnraid Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings525 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars Herres祥瑞 谢

Customer experience

Manager for Homebox

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

Unraid Deck

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Manager for Homebox free?
Manager for Homebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manager for Homebox or Unraid Deck?
Unraid Deck is rated higher. Manager for Homebox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Unraid Deck averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Manager for Homebox or Unraid Deck have ads?
Neither Manager for Homebox nor Unraid Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manager for Homebox or Unraid Deck?
Manager for Homebox ships an update monthly, and Unraid Deck weekly. Most recently, Manager for Homebox was updated on October 11, 2026 and Unraid Deck on October 14, 2026.

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