Comparison

Helmarr vs qBitConnect

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

qBitConnect

This app allows you to remotely manage your qBittorrent client. Monitor downloads, control torrents, and view detailed information with real-time updates and a modern interface. Securely connect to your qBittorrent server from any device.

Highlights
  • Remote qBittorrent access
  • Real-time download/upload monitoring
  • Torrent control (pause, resume, delete)
  • Detailed torrent information
  • Modern Material Design 3 UI
  • Secure connection options
  • File management within torrents
Features
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qBitConnect – Remote qBittorrent Manager Features • Remote Access • Connect to your qBittorrent server securely • Monitor download and upload progress in real time • View torrent status, speeds, and details Real-Time Updates • Live updates every few seconds • Smart polling with change detection • Instant status refresh Torrent Control • Pause, resume, and delete torrents • Perform bulk actions on multiple torrents • Set file download priorities • Rename torrents and change save locations • Force recheck and reannounce Detailed Torrent Information • View complete torrent metadata • See tracker performance and peer connections • Monitor transfer history and statistics • Access individual file information Modern User Interface • Clean Material Design 3 layout • Dark and light themes • Responsive interface for all screen sizes • Status indicators with progress and speed display Secure Connections • Password-protected access • Supports custom HTTP headers • Auto-reconnect and connection validation File Management • Manage individual files in torrents • Set and track file download progress • View size and completion status Smart Features • Automatically connect to saved servers • Custom server naming • Adjustable polling intervals • Error handling and offline mode support Cross-Platform Compatibility • Supports all qBittorrent versions with Web UI • Works with both local and remote servers • No additional software required It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the qBittorrent project. Note: A properly configured qBittorrent Web UI is required for this app to function.

Screenshots

Helmarr4 screens
qBitConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helmarr at 4.8 against qBitConnect's 3.7. Helmarr also leads on ratings volume (192 vs 3). qBitConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, 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. qBitConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 192 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Helmarr's written reviews are positive against 100% of qBitConnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Helmarr versus qBitConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelmarrqBitConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (192 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings192 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlorian ErnstRajnish Sharma

Customer experience

Helmarr

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

qBitConnect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

qBitConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helmarr free?
Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is qBitConnect free?
qBitConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helmarr or qBitConnect?
Helmarr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while qBitConnect averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Helmarr or qBitConnect have ads?
Neither Helmarr nor qBitConnect shows ads.

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