Comparison

RawMon vs NZB

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

Head to head
About

RawMon

Monitor your servers and infrastructure directly from your iOS device. Features include SSH terminal access, Docker management, and background network checks. Integrates with popular uptime services and offers smart alerting.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal Access
  • Docker Explorer
  • Background Network Monitoring
  • SaaS Integrations (Uptime Kuma, UptimeRobot, etc.)
  • Smart Push Notifications
  • Geofencing & NFC Automation
  • Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets
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RawMon is the native iOS companion for sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and homelab enthusiasts. Whether you are managing enterprise infrastructure or keeping an eye on your personal home server, RawMon brings comprehensive server monitoring and management directly to your pocket - no account required. From native network checks to seamless integrations with your favorite status dashboards, RawMon keeps you connected to your infrastructure 24/7. SSH TERMINAL & DOCKER EXPLORER Fix issues on the go without needing a laptop. Connect securely to your servers via our built-in SSH terminal. • Docker Explorer: View container status, start/stop services, and check logs directly from a native mobile UI. NATIVE BACKGROUND MONITORING Run local HTTP, DNS, TCP, and Ping checks directly from your device. Background execution runs periodically to validate endpoints without needing a server. • Supported Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP, ICMP (Ping), and TLS Certificate validation. • Push-based monitors: Heartbeat (cron jobs send pings) and Script (push results from any HTTP-capable script via webhook). 7 SAAS INTEGRATIONS Bring your existing uptime services into one unified, native dashboard. Native integrations: Uptime Kuma, UptimeRobot, Healthchecks.io, StatusCake, Better Stack, HetrixTools, and Gatus. SMART ALERTING & ESCALATION Never miss a critical outage. RawMon's intelligent push notifications escalate to ensure you get the message if an issue persists. • Real-time delivery: SaaS integrations and push-based monitors deliver alerts within seconds via direct APNs push, including to Live Activities and the Dynamic Island. • Local monitors: on-device checks alert you periodically based on iOS background execution. • Escalation tiers: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours. ADVANCED AUTOMATION (GEOFENCING & NFC) • Geofencing: Automatically switch monitoring profiles based on your location. Only get alerted for local homelab servers when you leave the house! • NFC Tags: Tap your phone to an NFC tag on your rack to instantly identify a server, run diagnostics, or access its terminal. • Wake-on-LAN (WOL): Boot up your sleeping servers remotely with a single tap. NATIVE iOS EXPERIENCE Built specifically to leverage the best of your device: • Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your critical services without even opening the app. • Live Activities: Track ongoing incidents from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen with live, second-by-second status updates. PRICING (FREE vs. PRO) Start for free, then upgrade to RawMon Pro for unlimited monitoring. • Free Tier: 5 native monitors, 1 SaaS provider integration, 1 SSH server connection. • Pro Tier: Unlimited monitors, unlimited providers, unlimited SSH servers, and access to all advanced features. PRIVACY All monitor data, credentials, and check history live in a local SQLite database on your device. RawMon sends anonymous crash reports to our self-hosted error tracker (no PII, opt-out in Settings). Push notifications route through our Cloudflare Worker relay using a device UUID — no account required. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://rawops.dev/docs/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://rawops.dev/docs/legal/terms Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@rawops.dev All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Download RawMon today and take complete control of your infrastructure.

About

NZB

This app streamlines the process of sending NZBLNK links and NZB files directly to your preferred download client. It supports both NZBGet and SABnzbd, securely storing your connection details for quick transfers. Easily send downloads from your device with a simple, focused interface.

Highlights
  • Supports NZBLNK links
  • Supports .nzb files
  • Send to NZBGet
  • Send to SABnzbd
  • Secure credential storage
  • QR code scanner for API keys
Features
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NZB Mule is a lightweight helper app for sending NZBLNK links and NZB files directly to your download client. Choose between NZBGet and SABnzbd, enter your local connection settings, and NZB Mule will handle the rest. When you open an nzblnk:// link or share a .nzb file to the app, it searches or reads the NZB and forwards it to your selected client. Features: • Supports NZBLNK links • Supports regular .nzb files • Send downloads to NZBGet • Send downloads to SABnzbd • Secure local storage for client credentials • QR code scanner for SABnzbd API keys • Simple, focused interface NZB Mule is designed for users who already run NZBGet or SABnzbd and want a fast way to send NZBs from iOS.

Screenshots

RawMon4 screens
NZB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NZB at 5.0 against RawMon's 3.0. RawMon's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. RawMon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NZB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NZB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RawMon ships an update every 4 days, NZB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RawMon versus NZB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRawMonNZB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAJTY Michal ChalaszJan Sallads

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RawMon

Subscriptions2
  • RawMon Pro$4.991 Month
  • RawMon Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RawMon Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

NZB

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99

Questions

Is RawMon free?
RawMon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NZB free?
NZB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RawMon or NZB?
NZB is rated higher. RawMon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NZB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RawMon or NZB have ads?
Neither RawMon nor NZB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RawMon or NZB?
RawMon ships an update every 4 days, and NZB every 3 weeks. Most recently, RawMon was updated on October 24, 2026 and NZB on October 25, 2026.

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