# Helmarr vs YaArr

The clearest difference is monetization model: YaArr at free against Helmarr's free with in-app purchases. YaArr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Helmarr's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and YaArr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YaArr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 192 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of YaArr's.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, YaArr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | YaArr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaarr/id6759206399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [GREG SCOTT MOORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865358451) |

## 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 |


### YaArr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaarr/id6759206399)

This app provides a unified remote interface for managing your self-hosted media server stack. It allows you to monitor and control various services like Sonarr, Radarr, and download clients directly from your iOS device. No cloud backend or account is required, ensuring your data stays private.

**Highlights:** Unified remote interface for media servers, Monitor Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and more, Manage download clients and queues, Browse and manage media libraries, Discover and request media, Multi-server support and profiles, Secure credential storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YaArr Pro - Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Is YaArr free?

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

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

YaArr is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while YaArr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or YaArr have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor YaArr shows ads.

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

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and YaArr fortnightly. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on October 27, 2026 and YaArr on October 5, 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.*