Comparison

Usage for Claude vs Unraid Deck

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

Head to head
About

Usage for Claude

Monitor your AI assistant's usage on iOS. View real-time consumption, track trends with interactive charts, and gain insights into your activity patterns. Requires a companion Mac app for data syncing.

Highlights
  • Real-time usage display
  • Interactive charts
  • Activity grid visualization
  • Usage insights and trends
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Pull to refresh functionality
Features
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Usage for Claude is the iOS companion app for monitoring your Claude AI usage. See what you’ve used, spot trends over time, and stay aware of your limit. IMPORTANT: This app helps you monitor your Claude.ai usage limits. It requires you to sign in to your Claude account to fetch usage data. Independent app, not affiliated with Anthropic. FEATURES Current usage limits status. On the App, on Home Screen, Lock screen, and even Apple Watch. Real-Time Tracking Automatically refreshes your usage data so you always have the latest information. Smart refresh intervals adapt based on your activity. Full Dashboard A complete dashboard with live session charts, usage bars, and status banners — everything at a glance. Filter by 5 hours, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or 90 days to understand your consumption patterns. Session History Browse your session history with an interactive bar chart. Filter by day or week to spot trends and understand how you use Claude over time. Activity Grid A GitHub-style contribution grid visualizes your daily usage patterns. Quickly identify your most active days and spot trends. Usage Insights Monthly insights with actionable metrics — averages, peaks, and patterns — presented in a fresh card design to help you optimize your workflow. Claude Alerts Get notified about off-peak hours, high-limit times, and credit offers from Claude so you never miss out. Alerts appear right in your menu bar and dashboard. Limit Notifications Receive notifications when approaching your session or weekly limits. Stay informed before you hit a wall in your important conversations. Claude Code Stats Optionally track your Claude Code CLI usage alongside your web usage for a complete picture of your Claude consumption. iOS Companion App Your usage history syncs automatically to iCloud. Download "Usage for Claude" on iOS to view your usage history on the go. Pull to refresh on iOS even triggers a fresh data fetch on your Mac. HOW IT WORKS 1. Launch the app and sign in to your Claude account 2. The app fetches your current usage from Claude 3. Usage data is saved locally and synced to iCloud 4. View your current usage anytime 5. Open the dashboard for detailed charts, insights, and alerts PRIVACY Your Claude credentials are handled securely through the official Claude website — we never see or store your password. Usage data is stored locally and optionally synced via your personal iCloud account. Anonymous, privacy-focused analytics help us improve the app. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you via the in-app feedback. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Smart Connect for network switching
  • Home Screen Widgets
  • Dashboard monitoring
  • Docker & VM management
  • Biometric lock
Features
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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. Plugin Marketplace • Browse Community Applications plugins and install supported HTTPS .plg 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. Docker Management • Group containers by Compose project and choose stack icons. • Search and filter containers to find services quickly. • View container status, port mappings, and volume mounts. • Start, stop, restart, pause, resume, and update containers. • Run batch actions, stream live logs, and set custom container 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 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unraid.mccray.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Usage for Claude4 screens
Unraid Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unraid Deck at 4.8 against Usage for Claude's 4.2. Unraid Deck also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Usage for Claude's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Usage for Claude sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unraid Deck holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Usage for Claude's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unraid Deck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Usage for Claude ships an update every 3 weeks, Unraid Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Usage for Claude versus Unraid Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUsage for ClaudeUnraid Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings525 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeramir hayek祥瑞 谢

Customer experience

Usage for Claude

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative32.3%

Unraid Deck

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Usage for Claude

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me lunch$9.99
  • Dashboard Full History$17.99
Show 1 more
  • You're awesome$19.99
1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Usage for Claude free?
Usage for Claude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Usage for Claude or Unraid Deck?
Unraid Deck is rated higher. Usage for Claude averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Unraid Deck averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Usage for Claude or Unraid Deck have ads?
Neither Usage for Claude nor Unraid Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Usage for Claude or Unraid Deck?
Usage for Claude ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unraid Deck weekly. Most recently, Usage for Claude was updated on October 4, 2026 and Unraid Deck on September 29, 2026.

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