RaidMan vs Rafter Homelab Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaidMan
Manage and monitor your Unraid server remotely with a native iOS app. Control containers, VMs, disks, and access a professional terminal for full server management from anywhere.
- Real-time dashboard with vital signs monitoring
- Advanced Docker container management
- Virtual machine control with integrated VNC
- Array and storage health checks
- Professional terminal access
- System alerts and notifications
- Multi-server support
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Unchain Your Unraid Server. RaidMan is a native iOS client for Unraid OS, engineered for speed, security, and complete control. Forget clumsy mobile web interfaces; RaidMan connects directly to your server to deliver a buttery-smooth, native experience that puts the power of your home lab at your fingertips from anywhere in the world. Whether you are a home lab enthusiast or an IT professional, RaidMan allows you to monitor vital signs, manage containers, and control virtual machines with zero latency. Key Features: Real-Time Dashboard • Vital Signs: Live monitoring of CPU load, RAM usage, Network throughput, and Motherboard metrics. • UPS Monitoring: Keep an eye on battery status and power loads. • Instant Updates: WebSocket integration ensures you see data as it happens. Advanced Docker Management • Full Lifecycle Control: Start, Stop, Restart, Pause, and Resume containers instantly. • Batch Actions: "Start All" or "Stop All" containers with a single tap. • Deep Visibility: View real-time CPU & Memory usage per container. • Live Logs & Terminal: Debug issues on the fly with streaming logs and meaningful interactive console access. Virtualization Commander (VMs) • Power Control: Manage Windows, Linux, and macOS VMs (Start, Stop, Force Stop, Pause, Resume). • Integrated VNC: Jump straight into your VM's desktop with our high-performance, authenticated VNC client. • Resource Tracking: Monitor vCPU and RAM allocation per VM. Array & Storage Health • Disk Operations: Spin up/down disks • Health Checks: Monitor Smart status, temperatures, and free space. • Parity Control: Start, Pause, or Cancel parity checks and view historical results. Professional Terminal Access • Host Console: Full SSH-like terminal access to your Unraid host directly within the app. • Native Experience: Resizable, responsive, and touch-optimized terminal emulator. Essential Utilities • Notifications: View, archive, and delete system alerts history. • Multi-Server Support: Seamlessly switch between multiple Unraid instances. • iCloud Backup: Sync your server configurations across all your iOS devices. • Secure by Design: Your credentials never leave your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://raidman.app/privacy Note: This app requires an existing Unraid OS installation. RaidMan is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lime Technology, Inc. Unraid® is a registered trademark of Lime Technology, Inc.
Rafter Homelab Console
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Rafter is an iOS console for homelabs and self-hosted servers. Connect to your own Linux boxes over SSH, check Docker containers, watch system status, and keep an eye on Uptime Kuma monitors from one clean app. Built for people running Raspberry Pis, NAS boxes, low-end VPSs, and Tailscale networks at home. What Rafter does: • Save SSH hosts securely • Open a native SSH terminal • Manage Docker containers over SSH • View CPU, memory, disk, network, uptime, and processes • Import hosts from Tailscale using read-only credentials • View Uptime Kuma monitor status • Store credentials in iOS Keychain Rafter is local-first. There is no Rafter account and no Rafter backend. Your SSH credentials stay on your device. Network requests go only to hosts and services you configure, plus purchase services for Rafter Pro. Free includes up to 3 hosts. Rafter Pro unlocks unlimited hosts and network integrations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rafter.maro.study/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RaidMan at 15.1 against Rafter Homelab Console's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. RaidMan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rafter Homelab Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RaidMan | Rafter Homelab Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Routecore LLC | MAROUANE HACHEMI BOUMILA |
In-app purchases
RaidMan
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
Rafter Homelab Console
- Pro Annual$9.991 Year
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