Comparison

Parity vs TV Presets

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

Head to head
About

Parity

Monitor and manage your Unraid servers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Track system health, control Docker containers and virtual machines, and receive instant alerts with a beautifully designed native app.

Highlights
  • Real-time system metrics monitoring
  • Docker container management
  • Virtual machine control
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Multi-server support
  • Offline data viewing
  • Biometric security
Features
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Parity brings comprehensive Unraid server management to your iPhone and iPad. Monitor system health, manage Docker containers and virtual machines, and receive instant alerts—all from a beautifully designed native mobile app. REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live system metrics: CPU, RAM, network, and disk I/O • Disk health monitoring with temperature tracking • Array status and parity information • Storage capacity and usage statistics • Network activity and bandwidth monitoring • Server uptime and system information DOCKER MANAGEMENT • View all containers with real-time status • Start, stop, and restart containers • Monitor resource usage per container • Quick access to container logs • Direct links to container web interfaces • Auto-start configuration visibility VIRTUAL MACHINE CONTROL • View VM status and resource allocation • Start, stop, pause, and resume VMs • Monitor CPU and memory usage • Disk and network information • Manage multiple VMs effortlessly INTELLIGENT NOTIFICATIONS • Critical alerts for disk failures and high temperatures • Resource usage warnings • Container and VM status changes • Configurable quiet hours • Per-server notification settings MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT • Manage multiple Unraid servers from one app • Quick switching between servers • Individual server configurations • Consolidated notifications SECURITY & PRIVACY • API key-based authentication • Encrypted credential storage • Face ID and Touch ID support • No data collection or telemetry • All data stored locally on your device • Open source and transparent BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Native iOS interface with smooth animations • Dark mode and light mode support • Optimized for all iPhone and iPad sizes • Pull-to-refresh functionality • Intuitive navigation and controls OFFLINE SUPPORT • View cached data when disconnected • Automatic reconnection • Configurable data refresh intervals 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 WHY PARITY? While Unraid offers a web interface, Parity provides a superior mobile experience with native push notifications, offline caching, biometric security, and an interface purpose-built for iOS. Stay connected to your server wherever you go. OPEN SOURCE Parity is open source software, built by the community for the community. Contributions are welcome on GitHub - https://github.com/shreyaspapi/parity

About

TV Presets

Control your Samsung Smart TV with this app, offering channel presets for instant switching and full iPad support with optimized layouts. It's a perfect replacement for lost remotes or for families seeking simple, shared TV control.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Customizable channel presets
  • Auto-connect on launch
  • Save, import & share preset collections
  • Full iPad support with optimized layouts
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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TV Presets is a professional remote control app for Samsung Smart TVs, featuring powerful channel presets for instant switching, and full iPad support with optimized layouts. Perfect replacement for lost remotes or families who want simple, shared TV control with personalized channel collections. --- WHAT'S INCLUDED Base App • Full remote control functionality • 3 customizable channel presets • Auto-connect on launch • Save, import & share preset collections • Full iPad support with optimized layouts • One-time purchase, no subscription, no ads Premium Upgrade (optional in-app purchase) • Unlock all 48 preset slots • 2 pages of 24 presets each • Perfect for families who want more organization • One-time purchase, yours forever --- FEATURES Full Samsung TV Remote Control • Complete remote functionality for Samsung Smart TVs (2016+) • Volume, channels, navigation, menu access • Faster reconnect when you return to the app • Automatic reconnect when a command needs the TV connection • Wake-on-LAN support for turning TV on remotely • Works well as a primary or replacement remote Channel Presets (3 to 48) • Save favorite channels for one-tap access • No more scrolling through guides or memorizing numbers • Name and color-code each preset for easy recognition • Drag and drop to rearrange and group channels • Copy presets between pages for quick setup • Perfect for Samsung TV Plus, cable, satellite, and OTA channels Unlimited Preset Collections • Create separate collections for different scenarios • Sports, News, Kids, Movies—organize however you want • Export preset layouts to files • Import presets on another device • Share setups with family and friends via AirDrop, email, WhatsApp • Perfect for backups or multi-TV homes Full iPad Support • Optimized layouts for portrait and landscape • View presets and remote controls side-by-side • Large buttons designed for iPad screens • Split-screen layouts put everything within reach • See all 48 presets at once in landscape mode --- PERFECT FOR • Samsung TV Plus and streaming channel fans • Sports enthusiasts switching between games • News watchers who flip channels frequently • Cable, satellite, and over-the-air TV users • Families who want simple shared remote control • Multi-TV homes with different setups per room • Anyone who lost their Samsung remote --- COMPATIBILITY & PRIVACY • Samsung Smart TVs (2016 or newer) • Requires same WiFi network as TV • iOS 17.6 or later (supports iOS 26) • iPhone and iPad Universal app • No account required • No tracking or data collection • All data stays on your device --- SUPPORT Questions or issues? Contact support@semore-software.com *TV Presets is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. Samsung and Samsung Smart TV are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parity4 screens
TV Presets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Presets at Free against Parity's $1.99. TV Presets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Parity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TV Presets is free to download; Parity costs $1.99 up front. TV Presets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Parity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Presets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parity ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Presets fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parity versus TV Presets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParityTV Presets
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShreyas PapinwarSemore Software

Customer experience

Parity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Presets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Parity

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Presets

One-time2
  • TV-Presets Promotion$7.99
  • TV-Presets Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Parity free?
Parity costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Presets free?
TV Presets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parity or TV Presets?
TV Presets is rated higher. Parity averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Presets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Parity or TV Presets have ads?
Neither Parity nor TV Presets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parity or TV Presets?
Parity ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Presets fortnightly. Most recently, Parity was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Presets on October 1, 2026.

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