Comparison

NZBClient for NZBGet vs Helmarr

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

Head to head
About

NZBClient for NZBGet

Manage your NZBGet server remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor downloads, edit queues, search for new NZBs, and receive push notifications for important updates. Offers extensive customization and support for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Remote NZBGet server management
  • Search and fetch new NZBs
  • Monitor and control downloads
  • Push notifications
  • Multiple server support
  • Full app customization
  • Upload NZB files
Features
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Use NZBClient to manage your NZBGet Server on your iPhone or iPad. This app works as a client or front-end for your NZBGet server v13+. Monitor, delete and edit current downloads and items in your history. Including support for multiple servers with fast switching, great for local/remote access setups. Search or Browse Newznab based servers for new NZB's, then fetch or save them. Create custom searches then automatically search and fetch results. Get push notifications from NZBGet or any other service, when new NZB's are added to queue, deleted, fail, or downloaded. With custom settings and menus you can fully customisable the app to suit your needs. Features include: - Search, Browse & Fetch from Newznab servers, - Pause, Resume downloads - Push Notifications - E2E Encrypted Push Notifications - Delete history or active downloads - Upload .NZB files - Multiple Servers - HTTPS/SSL - Set Speed limit - Pause queue for set time, - Set Category when uploading - Set Priority when uploading - Add to top when uploading - Add paused when uploading - Change priority of NZB in queue, - Change category of NZB in Queue, - Pause resume single NZB file in queue, - Save NZB files locally on device - Re-upload local NZB files - Set Default server - View History - View Log files - Edit and delete Servers - Set Refresh time - See detailed overview of each active download - Mark History items as good/bad - Re-download and Re-Postprocess history items - View Hidden items in history - View server log - Open and Uncompress .zip files - Group upload NZB files - Set unpack password - RSS fetching - Search and filter Downloads and History - Full App customisation Note: Some features require a one-time in-app purchase or a monthly/yearly subscription to use, this helps support independent development. You need to have a Laptop, NAS or PC running NZBGet v13+ to use this app. NZBClient is a free download and offers a limited feature set for free forever! If you would like to unlock the full potential of the app and support independent development, you can purchase a one-time purchase of Premium to access some extra features, or subscribe (monthly or yearly) to Ultra to access all features. NZBClient has monthly and yearly subscription options available that unlock all features. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time at least 24 hours before the next billing cycle. Privacy policy: https://nzbclient.app/privacy Terms of use: https://nzbclient.app/terms

About

Helmarr

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
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Helmarr provides a unified, native iOS interface for your self-hosted services. Stop relying on responsive web UIs and manage your entire stack in an app where your services actually work hand-in-hand. Currently supported: Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, Bazarr, Unraid, SSH (+SFTP), Tautulli, Jellystat, Overseerr, Jellyseerr, Seerr, qBt, SABnzbd, NZBGet, Wizarr, Prowlarr, Transmission, Deluge. Key Features: - A Truly Unified Experience: Your stack shouldn't feel like separate silos. Helmarr brings Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, Seerr, and Tautulli together. Browse your library, approve requests, and view active streams in one seamless interface. - Smart Connectivity: Full multi-network support allows you to define primary and fallback hosts. Helmarr automatically switches between your LAN IP and WAN/DNS address depending on where you are. - Make It Your Own: Deep customization options let you tweak the app to your liking. Change accent colors, rearrange your tab bar, and set custom headers to match your personal aesthetic. - Home Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your download queue, upcoming releases, or server stats at a glance without even opening the app. - Unraid Control: Real-time monitoring of Shares, Parity status, Disks, and Warnings. Start/Stop Docker containers and VMs instantly. - Push Notifications: Stay in the loop with configurable alerts for grabs, successful imports, and critical health checks. - Terminal & Vitals: Full SSH & SFTP access with live resource monitoring (CPU/RAM/Net). Manage processes and containers via command line. - Download Management: Remote control for SABnzbd and NZBGet. Pause, resume, reorder queues, and set speed limits on the fly. - Release Browser: Don't just rely on automation—search, filter, and manually grab specific releases with ease. - Onboarding: Generate and manage user invites via Wizarr. Website: https://helmarr.com/ Terms of Service: https://helmarr.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://helmarr.com/privacy

Screenshots

NZBClient for NZBGet4 screens
Helmarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helmarr at weekly against NZBClient for NZBGet's every 3 weeks. NZBClient for NZBGet's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NZBClient for NZBGet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Helmarr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NZBClient for NZBGet against 4.7 for Helmarr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 195 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of NZBClient for NZBGet's written reviews are positive against 76% of Helmarr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NZBClient for NZBGet ships an update every 3 weeks, Helmarr weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NZBClient for NZBGet versus Helmarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZBClient for NZBGetHelmarr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101 ratings)4.7 (195 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better75.9% of reviews
Number of ratings101195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Tools LtdFlorian Ernst

Customer experience

NZBClient for NZBGet

All ratings101 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.4%

Helmarr

All ratings172 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative16.6%

Bugs and requests

NZBClient for NZBGet

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Configuration errors
  • Premium features not activating after restore
  • NZB files not recognized after iOS 13 update
  • Blank search results
  • Keyboard hides search results
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  • Connection failures require force close

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for Sabnzbd
  • ClientID/Secret via HTTP Header
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Upload nzb from Apple Files app
  • Support for Sonarr and Radarr
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  • More functionality in free version
  • Improved tutorials
  • Fix keyboard not disappearing after search
  • Fix blank search results bug
  • Add indexer search functionality

Helmarr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NZBClient for NZBGet

Subscriptions2
  • Ultra Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ultra Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Support Icon Pack$2.99
  • NZBClient Premium Lifetime$9.99
10 purchases

Helmarr

Subscriptions2
  • Helmarr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • Bazarr$3.99
  • Lidarr$4.99
  • Sonarr$4.99
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  • Radarr$4.99
  • Seerr$4.99
  • qBt$4.99
  • Prowlarr$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99

Questions

Is NZBClient for NZBGet free?
NZBClient for NZBGet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helmarr free?
Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NZBClient for NZBGet or Helmarr?
Helmarr is rated higher. NZBClient for NZBGet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Helmarr averages 4.7 from 195 ratings.
Do NZBClient for NZBGet or Helmarr have ads?
Neither NZBClient for NZBGet nor Helmarr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NZBClient for NZBGet or Helmarr?
NZBClient for NZBGet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Helmarr weekly. Most recently, NZBClient for NZBGet was updated on November 2, 2026 and Helmarr on November 3, 2026.

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