Ptera vs TruDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ptera
Manage your Pterodactyl servers from your mobile device with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface for server management and includes a convenient plugin and mod installer. Your API key is stored securely on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Pterodactyl server management
- Plugin and mod installer
- Secure API key storage on device
- User-friendly interface
- Mobile solution
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Ptera is a Mobile Solution to easily Managing all your Pterodactyl Servers, featuring a easy to use Plugin & Mod installer. Your Privacy matters to us, that‘s why we decided to not store your API Key, it is saved safely on your device! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ptera.app/privacypolicy
TruDash
Monitor and manage your TrueNAS system's performance and applications from your iPhone. View key metrics like CPU, memory, and storage, and take immediate action on services and alerts. Offers secure sign-in and privacy-focused data handling.
- CPU and memory usage tracking
- System status and uptime monitoring
- Storage health and disk temperature
- Application management (start, stop, update)
- Service management
- Real-time alerts and response
- Home screen widgets
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TruDash gives you a clear view of system performance and lets you easily manage key components. Compatible with TrueNAS-based OS, including HexOS. Built with pure Human Intelligence. Crafted with attention to detail. No AI hallucinations. Track essential metrics at a glance: • CPU and memory usage • System uptime and overall status • Storage health and disk temperatures • Real-time performance data Take action instantly when it matters: • Start, stop, restart, update and delete applications • Manage system services • Respond to alerts directly from the app Designed for everyday use: • Secure sign in with password or API key • Fast access to key information • Smooth animations and real-time updates • Home screen widgets for instant insights Privacy and security: • Credentials are securely stored in Keychain or iCloud • No data collection, analytics, or tracking • Your server data never leaves your control Designed for TrueNAS SCALE systems (25.x and newer). This is just the beginning – more features and improvements are on the way. Have ideas for improvements or spotted a translation issue? Email us at support@joinersoft.app – we’d appreciate it! Disclaimer: This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with iXsystems, Inc. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: TruDash at 5 against Ptera's 1. Ptera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Ptera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and TruDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ptera against 5.0 for TruDash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruDash has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Ptera | TruDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nelly Tsiskarishvili | Grigory Stolyarov |
Customer experience
Ptera
TruDash
In-app purchases
Ptera
- Ptera Premium$1.991 Month
TruDash
- TruDash Pro (1 year)$7.991 Year
- TruDash Pro Lifetime$19.99









