# Helmarr vs Pangolin Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Helmarr at 76% against Pangolin Client's 0%. Helmarr also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (193 vs 9). Pangolin Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 193 ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Pangolin Client's.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, Pangolin Client fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | Pangolin Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pangolin-client/id6757407406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Fossorial, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866690232) |

## 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 |


### Pangolin Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pangolin-client/id6757407406)

This open-source platform provides secure, encrypted access to private applications and infrastructure. It eliminates the need for traditional VPNs by implementing zero-trust principles, controlling access at the application level.

**Highlights:** Open-source, Zero-trust connectivity, Encrypted access, Least-privileged access, Identity-aware access control, Browser-based reverse proxy, Client for SSH, RDP, databases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Is Pangolin Client free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helmarr or Pangolin Client?

Helmarr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Pangolin Client averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or Pangolin Client have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor Pangolin Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helmarr or Pangolin Client?

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and Pangolin Client fortnightly. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pangolin Client on October 24, 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.*