Comparison

Dashboarr vs U

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

Head to head
About

Dashboarr

This app provides a unified dashboard to control and monitor your self-hosted media server stack. Manage downloads, automation, streaming, and server health from a single, native application. It offers a privacy-first, open-source experience with no accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for all services
  • Control downloads, automation, and streaming
  • Monitor server health (CPU, RAM, disk)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Encrypted API key storage
  • Local/remote URL switching
Features
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Dashboarr is the open-source mobile companion for your self-hosted media server. Control your entire stack — downloads, automation, requests, streaming, and server health — from a single fast,native app. No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a clean, dark-mode interface that talks directly to the services you already run. SUPPORTED SERVICES • qBittorrent — manage torrents, pause/resume, set limits, monitor speeds • Radarr — search, add, and monitor movies; browse queue and missing • Sonarr — search, add shows, track episodes, view airing schedule • Overseerr — browse, search, and request movies or TV shows; approve or decline • Tautulli — live streams, bandwidth, playback history • Prowlarr — indexer status, global search, grab releases, stats • Plex — now playing, recently added, on deck, library browser • Bazarr — manage missing subtitles • Glances — live CPU, RAM, disk, and network monitoring KEY FEATURES • Unified dashboard — every service at a glance • Dark mode native UI, built with React Native • Pull-to-refresh and haptic feedback everywhere • Local vs remote URL switching based on WiFi — seamless at home or away • SSL/TLS and reverse proxy support • Wake-on-LAN — wake your server from anywhere on your LAN • Calendar view of upcoming releases • Activity view across all services • Service health monitoring • Push notifications via optional self-hosted backend relay (completely optional) • Config export / import for easy migration and backup • Encrypted storage for API keys (iOS Keychain) PRIVACY-FIRST Dashboarr is a client-side app. It talks directly to the services on your own server using your own API keys. Nothing is routed through a third-party cloud, no analytics, no telemetry. Your data stays on your devices and your network. OPEN SOURCE Licensed under GPL-3.0. The full source code is on GitHub. No hidden monetization, no paywalls — pure functionality for people who host their own stack. REQUIREMENTS You need to already be running the services you want to manage (qBittorrent, Radarr, Sonarr, etc.). Dashboarr is a control interface — it does not host or stream content itself, and it does not provide any media. Built for self-hosters, home-lab enthusiasts, and anyone tired of juggling nine browser tabs to manage their home server.

About

U

Features
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U-Manager is a third-party app developed independently to help you monitor and manage your Unraid server from anywhere, in a simple and intuitive way. KEY FEATURES: Complete Dashboard - Monitor your server status in real time - View CPU, RAM and disk usage - Check array and cache status - Disk activity: parity checks, rebuilds and resyncs in real time Docker Container Management - Start, stop and restart containers - Filter and search containers easily - Quickly open container web interfaces (WebUI) Virtual Machines - Control your VMs directly from the app - Full VM lifecycle management Torrent Client - Compatible with qBittorrent and Transmission - View real-time download/upload speeds, progress, ratio, ETA, seeds and peers - Filter by state: all, active, downloading, finished, paused or error - Add torrents via magnet link or .torrent file - Multi-selection actions on multiple torrents at once - Available as a one-time lifetime add-on purchase Native File Browser - Browse, upload, download and manage files directly in the app - Preview images and videos without opening them - File operations: copy, move, delete, rename and manage permissions - Background uploads with progress notifications Multi-Server - Manage multiple Unraid servers from a single app - Switch between servers with a single tap Security - Biometric authentication: Face ID / Touch ID - Encrypted credential storage - No personal data collection Notification Center - View and manage your server notifications - Bulk actions: mark as read, archive or delete REQUIREMENTS: - Unraid server 6.10 or higher - API Key configured in Unraid Settings → Management Access - Network connection to the server (local or remote) U-Manager is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lime Technology or Unraid. The name "U-Manager for Unraid" follows the naming format explicitly permitted by Lime Technology's trademark policy (unraid.net/policies). Unraid® is a trademark of Lime Technology, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jandrop.github.io/privacy_policy/PRIVACY_POLICY.html

Screenshots

Dashboarr4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dashboarr at none against U's 7. On price, update cadence, 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. U sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dashboarr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dashboarr versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashboarrU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRenzo BeuxAlejandro Platas Mallo

In-app purchases

None

Dashboarr

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

U

Subscriptions2
  • U-Manager All Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • U-Manager All Access (Annual)1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tautulli$1.99
  • Torrent$2.49
  • SSH$3.49
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  • File browser$4.49
  • Power Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Dashboarr free?
Dashboarr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dashboarr or U have ads?
Neither Dashboarr nor U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dashboarr or U?
Dashboarr ships an update weekly, and U weekly. Most recently, Dashboarr was updated on October 24, 2026 and U on October 24, 2026.

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