# Helmarr vs Sable.

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helmarr at weekly against Sable.'s monthly. Helmarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (172 vs 30). Sable.'s advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 76%). 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 Sable. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Helmarr's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sable.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, Sable. monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | Sable. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sable/id6630387095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 170 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Tyler Plesetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684068176) |

## 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 |


### Sable.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sable/id6630387095)

This app connects to a SABnzbd instance, offering robust file management capabilities. It allows users to control their download queue, manage history items, and receive notifications. Premium features enhance the experience with advanced widgets and statistics.

**Highlights:** Pause/resume download queue, Manage queue order and priority, Upload .nzb files from device storage, Retry or remove history items, Control Center widget, Notifications for new files and warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Is Sable. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helmarr or Sable.?

Helmarr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Sable. averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or Sable. have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor Sable. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helmarr or Sable.?

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and Sable. monthly. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sable. on September 15, 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.*