Comparison

Review for Plex vs Unraid Deck

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

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About

Review for Plex

This app provides server administrators with detailed insights and management tools for their Plex Media Server. Monitor streams, analyze viewing habits, and control library settings directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time stream monitoring
  • In-depth viewing statistics
  • Advanced media management
  • Fix media matching
  • Server and library control
  • Powerful search functionality
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Review for Plex seamlessly integrates with your existing Plex Media Server, unlocking a wealth of data and insights at your fingertips. Review connects directly to your server's official API, giving you powerful insights without needing third-party tools. Please note that this application is designed for server administrators. To access certain advanced features, an active Plex Pass subscription may be required. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Plex Media Server. Monitor all current streams in real-time, see who is watching what, and get detailed information on every session. Sync your entire watch history to uncover fascinating statistics, including your most-played movies and shows, top users, and fun facts about your viewing habits. Review isn't just for viewing, it's for managing. - Take control of your media library like never before. - Refresh metadata, analyze media files for optimal playback, change posters, and easily fix incorrect media matches, all from your iPhone. - You can also access and modify a wide range of advanced server and library settings, giving you unparalleled control over your medias. Key Features: - Real-Time Activity Monitoring: See live stream details, including user, player, and location. - In-Depth Statistics: Discover your top media, active users, and peak viewing times. - Advanced Media Management: Refresh metadata, analyze files, and change artwork. - Fix Matching: Easily correct mismatched movies and shows. - Full Server & Library Control: Access and edit advanced settings. - Powerful Search: Instantly find any item in your libraries. - Native iOS Experience: A clean, fast, and responsive interface built with SwiftUI. Review for Plex is not affiliated with Plex Inc.

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

Review for Plex4 screens
Unraid Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unraid Deck at 100% against Review for Plex's 0%. Unraid Deck also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). Review for Plex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Review for Plex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unraid Deck holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Review for Plex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unraid Deck's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Review for Plex versus Unraid Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReview for PlexUnraid Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.518.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRUNO DURAND祥瑞 谢

Customer experience

Review for Plex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Unraid Deck

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Review for Plex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Review for Plex free?
Review for Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Review for Plex or Unraid Deck?
Unraid Deck is rated higher. Review for Plex averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Unraid Deck averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Review for Plex or Unraid Deck have ads?
Neither Review for Plex nor Unraid Deck shows ads.

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