Comparison

TruDash vs Nexterm

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Nexterm

Manage servers remotely via SSH, VNC, and RDP. Monitor server performance and control basic functions. This open-source tool provides essential remote access capabilities.

Highlights
  • SSH server management
  • VNC server management
  • RDP server management
  • LXC management
  • Telnet support
  • Server monitoring
Features
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The open source server management software for SSH, VNC & RDP. This app features - Basic server management over SSH, LXC and TELNET, VNC, RDP - Server monitoring

Screenshots

TruDash4 screens
Nexterm2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruDash at 100% against Nexterm's 0%. TruDash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Nexterm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TruDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Nexterm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruDash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 100% of TruDash's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nexterm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, Nexterm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TruDash versus Nexterm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruDashNexterm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory StolyarovMathias Wagner

Customer experience

TruDash

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nexterm

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TruDash

Subscriptions1
  • TruDash Pro (1 year)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • TruDash Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Nexterm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruDash free?
TruDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexterm free?
Nexterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TruDash or Nexterm?
TruDash is rated higher. TruDash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nexterm averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TruDash or Nexterm have ads?
Neither TruDash nor Nexterm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruDash or Nexterm?
TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nexterm every 2 months. Most recently, TruDash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nexterm on October 31, 2026.

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