Comparison

HISMITH vs Ruddarr

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

Head to head
About

HISMITH

This app connects to branded sex toys via Bluetooth for diverse control features. It also allows authorized friends to remotely control devices for shared experiences.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device control
  • Remote control for friends
  • Connect to HISMITH toys
  • Diverse control features
  • Double happiness
Features
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HISMITH is a smart device control and social app for HISMITH connected devices. We are committed to providing a convenient and engaging connected-device experience. Main Features Device Control Connect compatible HISMITH devices via Bluetooth and enjoy convenient and customizable control features. Remote Control Connect with friends and authorize remote access to compatible devices for an interactive experience. Smart Connectivity Enjoy seamless connectivity and personalized device control through the HISMITH app.

About

Ruddarr

This open-source companion app allows you to manage your movie and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, receive notifications, and automate actions. It requires a separate Radarr or Sonarr instance to function.

Highlights
  • Manage movies and TV series
  • Browse upcoming releases calendar
  • Receive fine-grained notifications
  • View activity queue and history
  • Switch between multiple instances
  • Customize app appearance
  • Automate actions with Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Ruddarr is a beautifully designed, open source, privacy-first companion app for Radarr and Sonarr instances. Manage your movies, documentaries and TV series from anywhere, anytime. Features: • Manage movies and TV series • Browse upcoming releases in the calendar • Receive fine-grained notifications • View activity queue tasks and history events • Switch between multiple instances • Customize the app color scheme and appearance • Synchronize settings/instances between devices (iCloud) • Automate actions using Siri Shortcuts • Connect to reverse proxies using custom HTTP headers • Use Spotlight search to quickly jump to media • Fully localized, ready to be translated Notifications require a subscription to Ruddarr+, because sending push notifications to devices requires reliable server infrastructure, which incurs monthly operating expenses for this free, open-source project. Alternatively, *arrs come with many notification integrations that can be self-hosted. Requirements: • Ruddarr does not provide any media and requires a Radarr or Sonarr instance to interact with. - - - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HISMITH4 screens
Ruddarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruddarr at 90% against HISMITH's 11%. Ruddarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (771 vs 51). HISMITH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. HISMITH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruddarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 771 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of HISMITH's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HISMITH ships an update every 4 weeks, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HISMITH versus Ruddarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHISMITHRuddarr
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (51 ratings)4.9 (771 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews90.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51771 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB68 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer俊豪 胡Ruddarr

Customer experience

HISMITH

All ratings49 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative59.2%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral23.7%
Negative65.8%

Ruddarr

All ratings771 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.2%

Bugs and requests

HISMITH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ruddarr

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails with error when trying to add any service
  • Crashes and freezes all the time

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support one time purchase
  • List view not just posters
  • Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb

In-app purchases

None

HISMITH

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ruddarr

Subscriptions1
  • Ruddarr+$5.991 Year

Questions

Is HISMITH free?
HISMITH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruddarr free?
Ruddarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HISMITH or Ruddarr?
Ruddarr is rated higher. HISMITH averages 2.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 771 ratings.
Do HISMITH or Ruddarr have ads?
Neither HISMITH nor Ruddarr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HISMITH or Ruddarr?
HISMITH ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, HISMITH was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ruddarr on November 4, 2026.

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