Comparison

Helmarr vs Gabcloud

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

Gabcloud

Access and manage files on your private WebDAV server. This client offers secure login, file uploads/downloads, and broad compatibility with major platforms. It's designed for professionals and privacy-focused users who want full control over their data.

Highlights
  • Secure login via QR code or credentials
  • File upload and download
  • Compatibility with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • Secure client file sharing
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Gabcloud is a powerful WebDAV client that gives you full control over your private storage. Whether you’re using a NAS or a self-hosted WebDAV server, Connect makes accessing and managing your files simple, secure, and fast. Designed for professionals, businesses, and privacy-conscious users, Gabcloud turns your server into a personal cloud—no subscriptions, no tracking, no compromises. Key Features: • Secure Login – Connect with QR code or manual credentials • File Management – Upload and Download files • Works with Major Platforms – Compatible with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more • Fast & Reliable – Optimized for speed and stability • Client Access – Share files and folders with clients securely • Privacy First – No data collection or ads Use your own infrastructure and keep full control of your data. Your files. Your rules. Your cloud.

Screenshots

Helmarr4 screens
Gabcloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gabcloud at none against Helmarr's 19. Gabcloud also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Helmarr's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 1). 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. Gabcloud 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 Gabcloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helmarr versus Gabcloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelmarrGabcloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (172 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian ErnstGabcloud LLC

Customer experience

Helmarr

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

Gabcloud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Gabcloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helmarr free?
Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gabcloud free?
Gabcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helmarr or Gabcloud?
Gabcloud is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Gabcloud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Helmarr or Gabcloud have ads?
Neither Helmarr nor Gabcloud shows ads.

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