Comparison

Unraid Deck vs DockerTab

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

Head to head
About

Unraid Deck

Manage your Unraid server remotely with this native iOS client. Monitor dashboards, control Docker containers and VMs, manage files, and receive real-time push notifications. Offers secure direct server connections and a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • File management (browse, upload, download, delete)
  • SSH terminal access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Docker and VM control
  • CA App Store integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Storage and server power controls
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. 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/

About

DockerTab

Manage your Docker containers directly from your iPhone. Monitor status, view logs, and control containers remotely or on your local network. Offers advanced features like live stats and interactive shells with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Start, stop, and restart containers
  • View container status and logs
  • Remote and LAN connection modes
  • Live CPU, memory, and network stats
  • Live log streaming
  • Interactive container shell
  • Push notifications for container events
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DockerTab puts your Docker host in your pocket. Monitor and control containers directly from your iPhone, whether you're on the same network or halfway around the world. CONTAINER MANAGEMENT (FREE) • Start, stop, restart, and pause containers with one tap • View container status and last 100 lines of logs • LAN mode — connect directly on your local network, no cloud involved PREMIUM FEATURES • Remote relay access — connect from anywhere, fully encrypted • Multiple agents — manage more than one Docker host • Live stats — real-time CPU, memory, network, and disk I/O graphs • Live log streaming — like docker logs -f, from your phone • Push notifications when containers start, stop, or restart • Interactive shell — run commands inside any container • Docker Compose management — deploy, edit, and manage stacks • Browse Docker images and volumes • Dark mode • Home screen widgets SETUP Install the free DockerTab agent on your Docker host: docker pull ghcr.io/191855/dockertab-agent:latest Full docs: https://github.com/191855/dockertab-agent Scan the QR code from the app logs and you're connected. No port forwarding required. PREMIUM Available as a monthly subscription, annual plan (save 40%), or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://dockertab.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Unraid Deck4 screens
DockerTab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DockerTab at 5.0 against Unraid Deck's 4.8. Unraid Deck's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Unraid Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and DockerTab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DockerTab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, DockerTab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unraid Deck versus DockerTab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnraid DeckDockerTab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Sreekar Reddy Palleti venkata

Customer experience

Unraid Deck

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DockerTab

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Unraid Deck

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

DockerTab

Subscriptions1
  • DockerTab Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • DockerTab$39.99

Questions

Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DockerTab free?
DockerTab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unraid Deck or DockerTab?
DockerTab is rated higher. Unraid Deck averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while DockerTab averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Unraid Deck or DockerTab have ads?
Neither Unraid Deck nor DockerTab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unraid Deck or DockerTab?
Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, and DockerTab every 5 days. Most recently, Unraid Deck was updated on November 13, 2026 and DockerTab on November 5, 2026.

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