# NextPVR vs Helmarr

The clearest difference is price: Helmarr at Free against NextPVR's $6.99. Helmarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 42%). NextPVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Helmarr is free to download; NextPVR costs $6.99 up front. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NextPVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of NextPVR's written reviews are positive against 76% of Helmarr's.

NextPVR ships an update monthly, Helmarr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextPVR | Helmarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpvr/id1128303723/reviews) | **[4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextPVR Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128303722) | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) |

## What reviewers say

### NextPVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpvr/id1128303723)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This application serves as a client for the NextPVR personal video recorder software. It allows users to stream live TV, browse the TV guide, manage recordings, and watch recorded content from their NextPVR server on their local network.

**Highlights:** Watch Live TV, View TV Guide, Manage Recording Schedule, Watch Recordings, Network Streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helmarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921)

Manage all your self-hosted services from a single, native iOS interface. Seamlessly integrate and control applications like Sonarr, Radarr, and Unraid with advanced features and customization.

**Highlights:** Unified experience for multiple services, Smart multi-network connectivity, Deep customization options, Home screen widgets, Unraid control, Push notifications, SSH & SFTP access, Download management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helmarr Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Bazarr | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plex | $4.99 | one-time |
| Transmission | $4.99 | one-time |
| NZBGet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lidarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unraid | $4.99 | one-time |
| SABnzbd | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tautulli | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Radarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seerr | $4.99 | one-time |
| qBt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prowlarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helmarr Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextPVR free?

NextPVR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helmarr free?

Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextPVR or Helmarr?

Helmarr is rated higher. NextPVR averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Helmarr averages 4.9 from 172 ratings.

### Do NextPVR or Helmarr have ads?

Neither NextPVR nor Helmarr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextPVR or Helmarr?

NextPVR ships an update monthly, and Helmarr weekly. Most recently, NextPVR was updated on October 11, 2026 and Helmarr on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*