Comparison

Unraid Deck vs Magic Soundboard

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. 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

Magic Soundboard

Easily create custom soundboards by uploading your own audio or generating sounds with AI from text descriptions. Organize sounds into colorful cards for quick playback, ideal for gaming, streaming, or entertainment.

Highlights
  • AI sound generation from text
  • Upload and record custom audio
  • Organize sounds with colorful cards
  • Background playback
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Customizable board themes and layouts
Features
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Magic Soundboard is the fastest way to build a soundboard exactly the way you want. Upload/record your own audio, or simply type a description and we'll create the sound for you in seconds. Then lay everything out on a board of colorful cards and play it all with a tap. Whether you're a Dungeon Master setting a scene, a DJ dropping cues, a streamer hitting stingers, or a parent making bedtime magical, Magic Soundboard puts every sound one tap away. FEATURES • Generate with AI: describe any sound and get several takes to pick from in seconds • Upload your own: bring in audio you already have and mix it freely with generated sounds • Loops and one-shots: fire quick effects, or layer ambient loops that keep playing underneath • Sound groups: organize cards into pages and choose whether they play freely, one at a time, or all in unison • Make it yours: resize and rearrange cards, switch themes, and pick from a 16-color palette and thousands of icons • A board for every occasion: build separate soundboards for game night, gigs, streams, or bedtime and switch between them instantly • AirPlay: send your sounds to speakers and TVs around the room • Background playback: audio keeps going when you lock the screen or switch apps • Cloud backup: your boards and sounds are saved to your account, so a new phone never means starting over Generate your first sounds on us and upgrade to Pro when you need more. Uploaded/recorded audio is always free. Terms of Use: https://magicsoundboard.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://magicsoundboard.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Unraid Deck4 screens
Magic Soundboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Soundboard at 5.0 against Unraid Deck's 4.8. Magic Soundboard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). Unraid Deck's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Unraid Deck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Magic Soundboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Soundboard 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unraid Deck versus Magic Soundboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnraid DeckMagic Soundboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Navid Mamoon

Customer experience

Unraid Deck

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

Magic Soundboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
6 purchases

Magic Soundboard

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 25 Tokens$4.99
  • 100 Tokens$14.99
  • 250 Tokens$29.99

Questions

Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Soundboard free?
Magic Soundboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unraid Deck or Magic Soundboard?
Magic Soundboard is rated higher. Unraid Deck averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Magic Soundboard averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Unraid Deck or Magic Soundboard have ads?
Neither Unraid Deck nor Magic Soundboard shows ads.

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