AriaX vs Aria2 Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AriaX
This utility allows remote management of aria2 download tasks. You can submit new downloads, pause or resume existing ones, and remove specific tasks from your server.
- Submit new download tasks
- Pause/Unpause tasks
- Remove specific tasks
- Remote aria2 management
- Configure RPC settings
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AriaX can help you manage the tasks of aria2 remotely. aria2 is a utility for downloading files. AriaX can remotely manage the aria2 in the following ways: 1. Submit new download task. 2. Pause/Unpause the specific task or all tasks. 3. Remove the specific task. You should first install aria2 on your server to get the aria2 RPC URL and aria2 RPC Secret, and then add the configuration of aria2 RPC in AriaX.
Aria2 Helper
This Safari extension seamlessly integrates with aria2, allowing you to manage downloads directly from your browser. It offers one-click downloads and an intuitive interface for effortless monitoring and control of your aria2 tasks.
- Seamless aria2 integration
- One-click downloads
- Apple-style popup interface
- Effortless download monitoring
- Task management
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Aria2Helper is a Safari extension that enhances your browsing and download experience by integrating with the aria2 service. Features: - Seamless aria2 Integration: Connect to your aria2 service to view and manage tasks directly within Safari. - One-Click Downloads: Click any download link on a webpage to instantly send it to your connected aria2 service. - Apple-Style Popup: Access a clean, intuitive popup interface designed in Apple’s aesthetic for easy task management. - Effortless Monitoring: Track and control your aria2 downloads with simplicity and elegance. Elevate your workflow with Aria2Helper and enjoy a streamlined download experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aria2 Helper at 100% against AriaX's 25%. Aria2 Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). AriaX's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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
AriaX is free to download; Aria2 Helper costs $1.99 up front. AriaX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aria2 Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
AriaX ships an update every 6 weeks, Aria2 Helper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AriaX | Aria2 Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanjing Dushe Technology Co., Ltd. | 曦萌 王 |
Customer experience
AriaX
Aria2 Helper
In-app purchases
AriaX
- AriaX Pro$2.99
Aria2 Helper
No in-app purchases
