Comparison

Unraid Deck vs OpenBackup

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

OpenBackup

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OpenBackup — Reliable backup status monitoring for macOS Know whether your Mac backups are running as expected, wherever you are. OpenBackup is a focused companion app for monitoring backup jobs created with SuperDuper! on macOS. It does not remotely control your Mac and never opens, copies or uploads your backup contents. Instead, it reads a small status file that is updated after your backup runs. Whether you are at home, at work or away, OpenBackup gives you a clear overview: did the latest backup succeed, when did it run, and how much free space is reported for the backup destination? WHAT YOU CAN SEE • The latest backup result: successful, failed, in progress or pending • When the backup last completed • Source and destination information • Available free space on the backup destination • The status of one or multiple backup jobs • A compact dashboard designed to make problems visible quickly HOW IT WORKS 1. SuperDuper! runs the backup on your Mac. 2. OpenBackup Setup installs the status monitor on your Mac. 3. After a backup runs, the monitor updates a small status file. 4. You make that status file available through Google Drive, Dropbox or your own HTTPS server. 5. OpenBackup reads the file and displays the current status on your iPhone. OpenBackup monitors backup status. It does not create backups, modify SuperDuper! jobs or inspect the files inside your backups. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your backup data remains under your control. OpenBackup only reads the status file from the location you configure. Personal documents, passwords, photos and backup contents are not uploaded to OpenBackup. No OpenBackup account is required and the app contains no advertisements. WHAT YOU NEED • A Mac running macOS • SuperDuper! with at least one configured backup job • OpenBackup Setup installed on the Mac • Google Drive, Dropbox or an HTTPS server for the status file • An iPhone with OpenBackup OpenBackup Setup and the complete installation guide are available at: https://openbackup.app/setup/ FREE AND PRO OpenBackup Free lets you use a Google Drive status link and view the latest status and details of the first backup job. OpenBackup Pro is a one-time, non-consumable In-App Purchase. It unlocks all backup jobs in the configured status file, Dropbox, custom HTTPS servers, manual refresh, configurable refresh intervals and backup status notifications. No subscription is required. Previous purchases can be restored from within the app. OpenBackup is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Shirt Pocket, the developer of SuperDuper!.

Screenshots

Unraid Deck4 screens
OpenBackup4 screens

Verdict

The call

Unraid Deck and OpenBackup are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and OpenBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Unraid Deck versus OpenBackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnraid DeckOpenBackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥瑞 谢Mark Toby

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unraid Deck

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

OpenBackup

One-time1
  • OpenBackup Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Unraid Deck free?
Unraid Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenBackup free?
OpenBackup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unraid Deck or OpenBackup have ads?
Neither Unraid Deck nor OpenBackup shows ads.

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