Helmarr vs DappNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unified experience for multiple services
- Smart multi-network connectivity
- Deep customization options
- Home screen widgets
- Unraid control
- Push notifications
- SSH & SFTP access
- Download management
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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
DappNet
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Dapp Net is a private mesh networking app that lets you send encrypted messages and make voice and video calls — with no internet connection, no accounts, and no servers involved. DIRECT. PRIVATE. ENCRYPTED. Every message and call is protected by the Signal Double Ratchet protocol — the same encryption used by Signal messenger. Messages are encrypted on your device before they leave it, and only the recipient can decrypt them. No one else, including us, can read your messages. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Dapp Net connects directly to nearby peers over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. There are no central servers routing your data. Even in areas with no cellular signal or internet access, Dapp Net keeps working. TRULY PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or phone number required • No contact list uploaded to any server • No analytics, ads, or tracking of any kind • All data is stored locally on your device only FEATURES • Encrypted text messaging between mesh peers • Encrypted voice and video calls • Automatic peer discovery over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi • Network topology view — see your mesh in real time • Wormhole attack detection to protect routing integrity • Relay and bandwidth controls • Works completely offline SECURITY Dapp Net is built on open, auditable security standards: Signal Double Ratchet (AES-256-GCM, P-256 ECDH), SAODV hash-chain routing with Ed25519 signatures, and Wormhole Attack Detection and Prevention (WADP)—no proprietary or closed encryption. PRIVACY Dapp Net collects no personal data. See our full privacy policy at dappnet.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DappNet at none against Helmarr's 19. DappNet also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Helmarr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DappNet asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Helmarr | DappNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (172 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Florian Ernst | YAW EKOW OWUSU |
In-app purchases
Helmarr
- Helmarr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Ultra Monthly$4.991 Month
- Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
- 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
DappNet
No in-app purchases









