Scale Manager vs Unraid Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scale Manager
Easily manage multiple Headscale servers from a single application. This utility provides a straightforward interface for server administration.
- Manage multiple Headscale servers
- Single application interface
- Server administration utility
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This simple but useful app allows you to manage multiple Headscale servers through one app
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.
- SSH Terminal access
- Real-time push notifications
- Smart Connect for network switching
- Home Screen Widgets
- Dashboard monitoring
- Docker & VM management
- Biometric lock
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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. CA App Store • Browse and search Docker apps and plugins in Community Applications. • Configure and install Docker apps using CA store templates. • Install supported plugins, and view and uninstall installed 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. Storage Management • View arrays, disks, and shares. • View storage pool capacity and member disks. • Start and stop the array. • View parity check status and history, choose check modes, and control checks. Server Power Controls • Shut down or reboot your server remotely. Docker Management • Create, edit, and delete containers using Unraid and CA store templates. • Control containers individually or in batches, including start, stop, and restart; view container status and live logs. • Update Docker containers in batches. • Use Compose groups and custom 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 • The Unraid Deck Bridge companion plugin is required for Docker creation, editing and image updates, server power controls, array start/stop, and plugin uninstallation. • Docker creation, editing and image updates, plus installation and uninstallation of regular plugins, require Unraid Deck Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unraid.mccray.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale Manager at none against Unraid Deck's 2. Scale Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.1). Unraid Deck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Unraid Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Scale Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scale Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Scale Manager ships an update every 2 months, Unraid Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scale Manager | Unraid Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gage m | 祥瑞 谢 |
Customer experience
Scale Manager
Unraid Deck
In-app purchases
Scale Manager
No in-app purchases
Unraid Deck
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
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