Comparison

Volteec vs Homelab Rack Planner

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

Head to head
About

Volteec

Features
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Advanced UPS monitoring for self-hosted environments. Requires a backend server (NUT or Volteec Backend). Volteec is a private, read-only UPS status viewer for iPhone and iPad, designed for homelab and self-hosted setups. Connect the app to your own monitoring backend to see: β€’ UPS status (Online / On Battery / Offline) β€’ Battery percentage and runtime (when available) β€’ Load and voltage details (when available) β€’ Real-time updates Optional push alerts are available via Relay for critical status changes. Note: Push alerts require your monitoring server to be reachable from the internet over HTTPS. If the server is offline or only accessible locally, notifications won’t be delivered. No Volteec account is required by default. The app does not collect personal data.

About

Homelab Rack Planner

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Plan your homelab rack before you spend a single euro on new gear. Homelab Rack Planner lets you drag real NAS boxes, switches, mini PCs and more β€” in their actual U height β€” onto a virtual 19" rack, just like the real thing. Rearrange your layout, try out a new piece of gear before you buy it, and see instantly whether your circuit and your rack's rated load can actually handle it. WHY THIS APP Most rack planning happens in a spreadsheet, on paper, or in a browser tab built for data-center professionals. Homelab Rack Planner is built specifically for the homelab and self-hosting community β€” a curated catalog of the gear people actually run at home, not generic 1U placeholders. FEATURES β€’ Drag-and-drop rack-mount gear onto a U-snapped column β€” no gaps, no overlaps β€’ Live power budget: see exactly how much of your circuit/UPS capacity you're using β€’ Live weight budget: track total load against your rack's rated capacity β€’ Off-rack gear list for desktop NAS boxes and mini PCs that need a shelf, not rack ears β€’ A curated catalog of well-known homelab gear from major manufacturers, with real U height, power draw and weight β€’ Can't find something? Add your own in seconds β€’ Multiple racks, so you can plan your current setup and your next upgrade side by side β€’ Export your rack layout as an image to share or save PRO Unlock unlimited racks and clean, watermark-free exports with a single one-time purchase β€” no subscription, ever. Whether you're planning your very first 6U closet rack or figuring out if that new NAS will fit (and fit your power budget) in a rack that's already full, Homelab Rack Planner takes the guesswork out of growing your homelab.

Screenshots

Volteec4 screens
Homelab Rack Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volteec at none against Homelab Rack Planner's 1. Homelab Rack Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Homelab Rack Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Volteec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Volteec versus Homelab Rack Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolteecHomelab Rack Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.216.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEODOR DRAGANAlexander Hammer

In-app purchases

None

Volteec

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Homelab Rack Planner

One-time1
  • Homelab Rack Planner Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Volteec free?
Volteec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homelab Rack Planner free?
Homelab Rack Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Volteec or Homelab Rack Planner have ads?
Neither Volteec nor Homelab Rack Planner shows ads.

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