Comparison

Unraid Deck vs myPodero

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 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/

About

myPodero

Optimize your home's energy usage to reduce electricity bills. This app intelligently manages connected devices like heat pumps and EVs based on real-time energy prices and forecasts, while allowing manual control.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy dashboard
  • Intelligent device management
  • EV and heat pump optimization
  • PV system and battery storage tracking
  • Savings and insights analytics
  • Adjustable optimization levels
  • Manual override option
Features
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myPodero: Smart Home Energy Optimization Your energy. Your rules. myPodero connects your smart devices and uses intelligent optimization to automatically reduce your energy bills, while keeping your home exactly the way you like it. REAL-TIME ENERGY DASHBOARD See exactly what's happening in your home at a glance. Monitor live energy consumption, solar production and grid usage, all from one intuitive dashboard. INTELLIGENT DEVICE MANAGEMENT myPodero seamlessly manages your connected devices: - Heat Pump: Automatically adjusts water temperature based on current energy prices, keeping you comfortable while minimizing costs. - Electric Vehicle & EV Charger: Smart scheduling charges your EV during the cheapest hours. Set your target charge level and departure time and myPodero handles the rest. - PV System: Track real-time production and see exactly where your energy goes, powering your home, charging your battery, or exporting to the grid. - Battery Storage: Optimized charging and discharging cycles maximize your savings and grid independence. SAVINGS & INSIGHTS Track your impact with detailed analytics: - Daily, weekly, and monthly savings breakdowns - Optimization performance scores - Energy consumption trends - Schedule previews for upcoming optimization plans YOU STAY IN CONTROL Choose how aggressively myPodero optimizes with three levels: High, Recommended, or Low, balancing comfort against savings. Need full control? Switch to manual override at any time. HOW IT WORKS myPodero continuously analyzes energy prices, weather forecasts, and your consumption patterns. It automatically shifts device usage to cheaper hours, maximizes your solar self-consumption, and minimizes grid dependence, all while maintaining your preferred comfort levels. No manual intervention needed. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, German, and Hungarian. (more coming soon) Start optimizing today. Let myPodero handle the complexity while you enjoy lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.

Screenshots

Unraid Deck4 screens
myPodero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myPodero at none against Unraid Deck's 1. myPodero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Unraid Deck's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). 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. Unraid Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myPodero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myPodero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unraid Deck has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, myPodero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Unraid Deck versus myPodero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnraid DeckmyPodero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Podero Gmbh

Customer experience

Unraid Deck

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

myPodero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

myPodero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myPodero free?
myPodero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unraid Deck or myPodero?
myPodero is rated higher. Unraid Deck averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while myPodero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unraid Deck or myPodero have ads?
Neither Unraid Deck nor myPodero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unraid Deck or myPodero?
Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, and myPodero every 3 days. Most recently, Unraid Deck was updated on October 14, 2026 and myPodero on October 12, 2026.

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