# Scale Manager vs Unraid Deck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale Manager at none against Unraid Deck's 1. 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 3 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 25 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 3 months, Unraid Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale Manager | Unraid Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-manager/id6751473022/reviews)** | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unraid-deck-server-manager/id6757081677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gage m](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835274880) | [祥瑞 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864363149) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-manager/id6751473022)

Easily manage multiple Headscale servers from a single application. This utility provides a straightforward interface for server administration.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Headscale servers, Single application interface, Server administration utility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unraid Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unraid-deck-server-manager/id6757081677)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale Manager free?

Scale Manager 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, Scale Manager or Unraid Deck?

Scale Manager is rated higher. Scale Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Unraid Deck averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Scale Manager or Unraid Deck have ads?

Neither Scale Manager nor Unraid Deck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scale Manager or Unraid Deck?

Scale Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Unraid Deck weekly. Most recently, Scale Manager was updated on October 5, 2026 and Unraid Deck on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*