# Helmarr vs Viewu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Viewu at none against Helmarr's 19. Viewu also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Helmarr's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (193 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 193 ratings behind it against 8, 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 71% of Viewu's.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, Viewu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | Viewu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewu/id6502717790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Matthew Ehrhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746564587) |

## 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 |


### Viewu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewu/id6502717790)

Monitor and manage your Frigate security system with this open-source iOS app. View live camera streams, review past events on an intuitive timeline, and receive customizable push notifications. It offers seamless integration with Frigate Video NVR for enhanced home or office security.

**Highlights:** Event timeline navigation, Live RTSP stream viewing, Customizable push notifications, Frigate NVR integration, Privacy-focused data handling, Community-driven development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Is Viewu free?

Viewu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Helmarr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Viewu averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or Viewu have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor Viewu shows ads.

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

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and Viewu every 3 days. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Viewu on October 20, 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.*