Comparison

Helmarr vs Scrypted

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

Head to head
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

About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

Screenshots

Helmarr4 screens
Scrypted3 screens

Verdict

The call

Helmarr and Scrypted both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Helmarr's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's. Helmarr also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (172 vs 16). Scrypted's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Helmarr against 5.0 for Scrypted. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Helmarr's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helmarr ships an update weekly, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Helmarr versus Scrypted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelmarrScrypted
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (172 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better16
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian ErnstVysor, Inc.

Customer experience

Helmarr

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

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Helmarr

Subscriptions3
  • Helmarr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time16
  • Bazarr$3.99
  • Deluge$4.99
  • Plex$4.99
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  • Transmission$4.99
  • NZBGet$4.99
  • Lidarr$4.99
  • Unraid$4.99
  • SABnzbd$4.99
  • Tautulli$4.99
  • Sonarr$4.99
  • Radarr$4.99
  • Seerr$4.99
  • qBt$4.99
  • Prowlarr$4.99
  • Helmarr Pro - Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99
None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helmarr free?
Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helmarr or Scrypted?
Scrypted is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Scrypted averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Helmarr or Scrypted have ads?
Neither Helmarr nor Scrypted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helmarr or Scrypted?
Helmarr ships an update weekly, and Scrypted every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on September 22, 2026 and Scrypted on September 8, 2026.

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