# Helmarr vs Scrypted

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.

Both are free to download. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | Scrypted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) |

## What reviewers say

### Helmarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helmarr Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Bazarr | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plex | $4.99 | one-time |
| Transmission | $4.99 | one-time |
| NZBGet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lidarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unraid | $4.99 | one-time |
| SABnzbd | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tautulli | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Radarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seerr | $4.99 | one-time |
| qBt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prowlarr | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helmarr Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*