Comparison

RAID Calc2 vs NodeGuard

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

Head to head
About

RAID Calc2

Features
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RAID Calc2 is retiring. It leaves the App Store on December 31, 2026. It keeps working on your device after that, but won’t get updates. Its successor is RAID Calculator, from the same developer. It’s the same calculator, plus NAS planning for Synology SHR, Unraid, ZFS, SnapRAID and Btrfs, RAID 50 and 60, and RAID-Z. Search the App Store for “RAID Calculator”, or tap the banner in the app. UNTIL THEN, RAID CALC2 STILL DOES THE JOB • RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD • Usable and raw capacity, and how efficient the layout is • What the space will show as in TiB, the binary units most systems report • A drive strip showing which drives hold data, parity or mirrors • How many drive failures the array survives • Speed and availability ratings, with a plain-language guide to every level • A caution before a risky rebuild on large drives, with a one-tap switch to RAID 6 • One-tap fixes when the drive count doesn’t suit the level ON EVERY SCREEN • On iPad, and on iPhone Duo opened in landscape, results sit beside inputs • Rotates to landscape on iPhone • Built for iOS 26 with native controls and Liquid Glass • Dark mode, Dynamic Type at every size, and full VoiceOver support • In English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Everything stays on your device. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Synology Inc. Synology and SHR are trademarks of Synology Inc. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Lime Technology, Inc. Unraid is a trademark of Lime Technology, Inc. ZFS is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Oracle.

About

NodeGuard

Instantly monitor your servers and perform emergency actions from your mobile device. This app offers a minimalist interface for sysadmins and developers to check server status, restart services, and parse logs without subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Agentless server monitoring
  • SSH terminal access
  • Docker status dashboard
  • Emergency remote actions (reboot, restart)
  • Real-time log parsing
  • Zero-cloud security
  • Native SwiftUI interface
Features
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When your server goes down, you don't need a clunky desktop IDE on your phone. You need to know the status instantly, and you need to fix it fast. NodeGuard is a minimalist, agentless monitor and emergency remote built specifically for Homelab enthusiasts, sysadmins, and indie developers. No bloated UI, no required accounts, and absolutely NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. THE GEEK EXPERIENCE GLANCE INBOX: A beautifully native, OLED-optimized dashboard. See the health, CPU, and RAM of all your nodes (Docker, Linux VPS, NAS) in one seamless list. SLIDE TO RESCUE: Server acting up? Don't fumble with tiny terminal keyboards on the go. Use our haptic-powered "Slide to Confirm" to trigger an instant reboot, restart a container, or run an emergency script with Native iOS fluidity. LOG PARSER: Read real-time, color-coded, regex-parsed log snippets to diagnose the issue before you even think about opening a full SSH session. ZERO-CLOUD & SECURE: Your API keys, IPs, and credentials never leave your device. NodeGuard uses pure Apple Keychain security. We don't track your servers, period. PRICING: BUY ONCE, OWN FOREVER We hate tech subscriptions as much as you do. • FREE TIER: Manage up to 2 hosts and perform 1 emergency rescue action per day. Perfect for light setups. • PRO LIFETIME (EARLY BIRD): Unlock unlimited hosts, unlimited rescue actions, and prepare for the upcoming macOS native app. Pay once, own it forever. Built with 100% native SwiftUI for the ultimate fluid experience. Keep your homelab green.

Screenshots

RAID Calc23 screens
NodeGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAID Calc2 at none against NodeGuard's 1. NodeGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. NodeGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RAID Calc2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAID Calc2 ships an update every 5 months, NodeGuard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RAID Calc2 versus NodeGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAID Calc2NodeGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTodd Greco倩 罗

In-app purchases

None

RAID Calc2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NodeGuard

One-time1
  • NodeGuard Pro — Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is RAID Calc2 free?
RAID Calc2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NodeGuard free?
NodeGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RAID Calc2 or NodeGuard have ads?
Neither RAID Calc2 nor NodeGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAID Calc2 or NodeGuard?
RAID Calc2 ships an update every 5 months, and NodeGuard every 2 days. Most recently, RAID Calc2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and NodeGuard on October 31, 2026.

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