# Helmarr vs Sentry Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentry Connect at none against Helmarr's 19. Sentry Connect also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Helmarr's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 1). 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. Sentry Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sentry Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 193 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Sentry Connect's.

Helmarr ships an update weekly, Sentry Connect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helmarr | Sentry Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helmarr/id1638624921/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentry-connect/id6759679030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Ernst](https://appshunter.io/developer/979192685) | [Scott Vandereems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880137367) |

## 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 |


### Sentry Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentry-connect/id6759679030)

This app allows you to manage your Sentry USB dashcam device remotely. Monitor your device's status, browse and manage files, view driving history, and receive real-time alerts.

**Highlights:** Remote device management, File browsing and management, Driving history and route playback, Live system logs, Push notifications for events, Bluetooth setup wizard

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helmarr free?

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

### Is Sentry Connect free?

Sentry Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helmarr or Sentry Connect?

Sentry Connect is rated higher. Helmarr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Sentry Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Helmarr or Sentry Connect have ads?

Neither Helmarr nor Sentry Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helmarr or Sentry Connect?

Helmarr ships an update weekly, and Sentry Connect every 3 days. Most recently, Helmarr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sentry Connect on October 25, 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.*