# Helmarr vs iGotify

The clearest difference is rating: Helmarr at 4.9 against iGotify's 4.4. Helmarr also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (172 vs 14). iGotify's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Helmarr's written reviews are positive against 66% of iGotify's.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, iGotify monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | iGotify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotify/id6473452512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Sebastian Rank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330475474) |

## 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 |


### iGotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotify/id6473452512)

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

**Highlights:** Receive push notifications from Gotify server, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), Custom notification sounds, Markdown support for notifications, Message decryption via public key, Multi-user and multi-server support, Docker integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iGotify free?

iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Helmarr or iGotify?

Helmarr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while iGotify averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or iGotify have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor iGotify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helmarr or iGotify?

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and iGotify monthly. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on September 22, 2026 and iGotify on September 1, 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.*