Comparison

SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station vs Helm

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

Head to head
About

SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station

Easily configure and control your compatible subwoofer directly from your smartphone. Adjust settings like volume, crossover, and phase without repeatedly moving to the back of the unit. The app simplifies room acoustic correction with manual and automatic EQ options.

Highlights
  • Volume Control
  • Crossover Adjustment
  • Phase Control
  • Delay Settings
  • Manual EQ
  • Auto EQ
Features
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The SpeakerCraft Substation’s configuration and control app allows you to setup and control your subwoofer right from your smartphone. No more trips back and forth between the back of the subwoofer and the listening position during setup. Setup and correcting for acoustical room anomalies are just a button press away. Compatible Models: SpeakerCraft HRSi-8 SpeakerCraft HRS-10 SpeakerCraft HRSi-12 SpeakerCraft XTEQi-12 Features: - Volume Control - Crossover Adjustment - Phase Control - Delay Settings - Manual EQ - Auto EQ

About

Helm

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network — no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: • Trackpad — Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally • Keyboard — Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all • Audio — Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets • Power — Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: • Media Control — Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify • Brightness — Adjust display brightness with a simple slider • Appearance — Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color • Bluetooth — View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect • Apps — See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap • Browser Tabs — Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely • Screenshot — Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone • Storage — Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling — that's it WHY HELM? • Privacy First — All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. • Auto-Discovery — Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour • Multiple Devices — Save and switch between multiple Macs • Secure — Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification • Beautiful Design — Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station4 screens
Helm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station at none against Helm's 1. SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Helm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). On price 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. Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station ships an update every 23 months, Helm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station versus Helm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPEAKERCRAFT Sub StationHelm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice North America LLCCappsule Teknoloji

In-app purchases

None

SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Helm

One-time1
  • Helm Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station free?
SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helm free?
Helm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station or Helm have ads?
Neither SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station nor Helm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station or Helm?
SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station ships an update every 23 months, and Helm every 2 months. Most recently, SPEAKERCRAFT Sub Station was updated on July 5, 2026 and Helm on August 21, 2026.

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