Comparison

PiDash vs NodeOps

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

Head to head
About

PiDash

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Your Raspberry Pi deserves a proper mobile home. PiDash is a third-party app companion app that puts your entire Raspberry Pi fleet in your pocket, monitor system health, manage containers, and stay on top of your devices from anywhere. Connect to your Raspberry Pi over SSH or User/Password and get full visibility into what's running. Browse processes, tail logs, manage Docker containers, and check key metrics with a tap. No more SSH'ing from your laptop just to see if a service is still up. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Complete System Monitoring - CPU, memory, disk, temperature • Live Activity Panel • Docker container management (start, stop, restart, logs) • Built-in SSH terminal with multiple sessions • Multi-device support - manage your whole fleet from one place • Home Screen widgets with customizable metrics • Clean interface designed for speed with dark mode • On-device security - your SSH credentials never leave your device, protected by Face ID - PiDash is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Raspberry Pi Ltd Terms of Use: https://pidash.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pidash.app/privacy

About

NodeOps

Manage remote servers via SSH, including Docker and Kubernetes operations. Features an encrypted password vault and iCloud backup for seamless synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • SSH server management with password/key auth
  • Built-in SSH terminal
  • Docker and Kubernetes browsing
  • Encrypted password vault
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Command snippet saving and execution
Features
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NodeOps 1.2.1 AI AGENT • Keep alive with tmux (on by default) — agents survive screen lock and SSH drops • Reconnect reattaches the same tmux session instead of starting over • Warns if tmux is missing on the server (install with apt or brew) PASSWORD VAULT • Termius-style credentials — SSH keys, passwords, tokens, databases, Kubernetes, cloud, VPN, certificates, and more • 40 presets when you tap +; editor fields adapt to the type you choose • Existing vault entries keep working as Login credentials • Types sync over encrypted iCloud backup when the vault is unlocked SERVERS • Swipe left to delete a server (Edit stays on long-press) • Delete also available from the long-press menu Requires tmux on the remote host for agent persistence.

Screenshots

PiDash4 screens
NodeOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NodeOps at none against PiDash's 3. PiDash's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. PiDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NodeOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiDash ships an update every 2 days, NodeOps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PiDash versus NodeOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiDashNodeOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed TalaatMd Shohag

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiDash

Subscriptions2
  • PiDash Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PiDash Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PiDash Pro Lifetime$79.99
None

NodeOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiDash free?
PiDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NodeOps free?
NodeOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PiDash or NodeOps have ads?
Neither PiDash nor NodeOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiDash or NodeOps?
PiDash ships an update every 2 days, and NodeOps every 4 days. Most recently, PiDash was updated on November 5, 2026 and NodeOps on October 31, 2026.

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