Unraid Deck vs Paperless Ingest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- SSH Terminal access
- Real-time push notifications
- Smart Connect for network switching
- Home Screen Widgets
- Dashboard monitoring
- Docker & VM management
- Biometric lock
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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. CA App Store • Browse and search Docker apps and plugins in Community Applications. • Configure and install Docker apps using CA store templates. • Install supported plugins, and view and uninstall installed 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. Storage Management • View arrays, disks, and shares. • View storage pool capacity and member disks. • Start and stop the array. • View parity check status and history, choose check modes, and control checks. Server Power Controls • Shut down or reboot your server remotely. Docker Management • Create, edit, and delete containers using Unraid and CA store templates. • Control containers individually or in batches, including start, stop, and restart; view container status and live logs. • Update Docker containers in batches. • Use Compose groups and custom 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 • The Unraid Deck Bridge companion plugin is required for Docker creation, editing and image updates, server power controls, array start/stop, and plugin uninstallation. • Docker creation, editing and image updates, plus installation and uninstallation of regular plugins, require Unraid Deck Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unraid.mccray.app/privacy/
Paperless Ingest
Scan paper documents directly to your Paperless-ngx server with intelligent on-device analysis. Automatically detect titles, correspondents, document types, and dates for effortless organization. Ensures privacy by processing all data locally before uploading.
- Smart document scanning with edge detection
- On-device AI analysis for metadata
- Automatic title, correspondent, and type detection
- Date extraction
- Privacy-focused local processing
- Full metadata editing before upload
- Seamless Paperless-ngx integration
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Paperless Ingest is the perfect companion app for your Paperless-ngx document management server. Scan paper documents with your iPhone or iPad and upload them directly to your server — with smart metadata detection that makes organizing effortless. SMART DOCUMENT SCANNING Use iOS's built-in document scanner with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and multi-page support. Just point your camera at a document and let the app do the rest. ON-DEVICE AI ANALYSIS Before uploading, the app analyzes your document entirely on-device: • Title Detection — Automatically finds subject lines in multiple languages (Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish). Looks for keywords like "Subject:", "Onderwerp:", "Betreff:", and more. • Correspondent Matching — Compares detected text against your existing Paperless correspondents and suggests the best match. • Document Type Recognition — Identifies invoices, receipts, contracts, letters, bank statements, tax documents, medical records, and insurance documents. • Date Extraction — Finds and extracts document dates automatically. PRIVACY FIRST All document analysis happens on your device using Apple's Vision and Natural Language frameworks. No document content is ever sent to external AI services or cloud processors. Only the final PDF and the metadata you approve are sent to your own Paperless-ngx server. FULL METADATA SUPPORT Before uploading, you can review and adjust: • Document title • Correspondent (with search and create-new option) • Document type (with search and create-new option) • Tags • Document date SEAMLESS INTEGRATION Works with any Paperless-ngx server (v1.0 and later). Supports both API token and username/password authentication. The app fetches your existing correspondents, document types, and tags so you can organize documents consistently. MULTILINGUAL Title and subject detection works with documents in: • Dutch (onderwerp, betreft, inzake) • English (subject, re, regarding) • German (betreff, betrifft) • French (objet, sujet) • Spanish (asunto) Document type detection includes terms in multiple languages, with extensive Dutch support for invoices (factuur), insurance (verzekering), tax documents (belasting), and more. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later • A running Paperless-ngx server • Camera access for document scanning Go paperless. Stay private. Get organized.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paperless Ingest at none against Unraid Deck's 2. Unraid Deck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Unraid Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Paperless Ingest asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Unraid Deck against 4.8 for Paperless Ingest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, Paperless Ingest every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Unraid Deck | Paperless Ingest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (26 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祥瑞 谢 | Nick Bouwhuis |
Customer experience
Unraid Deck
Paperless Ingest
In-app purchases
Unraid Deck
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
Paperless Ingest
No in-app purchases







