Comparison

Unraid Deck vs CottGarage

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

CottGarage

Features
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I built The Garage after buying a 2022 BMW X3 and realizing I couldn't keep its maintenance straight from memory. Oil on one schedule, brake fluid on another, spark plugs way out at 60,000 miles. Some due by mileage, some by time, whichever comes first. The dealer's plan was a black box, and every app I found was either a reminder list or a history lookup. None of them told me what my car actually needed next. So I made the one I wanted. The Garage keeps you a step ahead of your mechanic. It understands your maintenance intervals, whether mileage, time, or both, and shows what's overdue, what's due soon, and what's worth planning for, per vehicle and color-coded by priority. It estimates the cost too, so the next visit doesn't catch you off guard. Track what matters: - Maintenance status by category, on real mileage and time based intervals - Fuel log with automatic MPG that recalculates as you add fill-ups, partial ones included - Service history with receipts, photos, and clean PDF records - Tires by the set, with tread depth over time plus age and wear projections for each corner - Upgrades, and "gremlins" for the little things your car is doing that you want to watch - Charts for spending by category, MPG trend, and DIY vs. shop - Registration, insurance, loan, and warranty details, with documents a tap away For the whole household: Your garage lives in your own iCloud and syncs across your devices. Share it with a partner or the family, and everyone sees and updates the same vehicles. Private by design: No account to create. No server. No data harvesting. Your vehicles are yours, and they stay that way. Free and Pro: The Garage is free for one vehicle with the full maintenance and fuel log. Unlock Pro once, a single purchase and never a subscription, to add unlimited vehicles and turn on tire tracking, charts, PDF export, and household sharing. The Garage is part of CottSuite, tools for documenting the things that actually matter. A few additional apps are in development.

Screenshots

Unraid Deck4 screens
CottGarage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unraid Deck at weekly against CottGarage's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and CottGarage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, CottGarage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unraid Deck versus CottGarage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnraid DeckCottGarage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Scott Cotterell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Unraid Deck

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

CottGarage

One-time1
  • The Garage Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CottGarage free?
CottGarage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unraid Deck or CottGarage have ads?
Neither Unraid Deck nor CottGarage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unraid Deck or CottGarage?
Unraid Deck ships an update weekly, and CottGarage every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unraid Deck was updated on November 5, 2026 and CottGarage on October 25, 2026.

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