# LiftBox Client vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiftBox Client at none against Ruddarr's 1. LiftBox Client also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Ruddarr's advantage is ratings volume (696 vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. LiftBox Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruddarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 696 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LiftBox Client's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LiftBox Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiftBox Client | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftbox-client/id1665676757/reviews) | **[4.9 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **696** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artur Kumszczynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665676759) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## What reviewers say

### LiftBox Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftbox-client/id1665676757)

Enhance your flight simulation experience with this app. Control simulator actions directly from your mobile device using virtual switches, buttons, knobs, and gestures for added realism.

**Highlights:** Trigger simulator actions, Virtual switches and buttons, Virtual knobs, Gesture controls, Enhance flight realism, iPad/iPhone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiftBox Client free?

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

### Is Ruddarr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiftBox Client or Ruddarr?

Ruddarr is rated higher. LiftBox Client averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 696 ratings.

### Do LiftBox Client or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither LiftBox Client nor Ruddarr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiftBox Client or Ruddarr?

LiftBox Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, LiftBox Client was updated on June 24, 2026 and Ruddarr on September 26, 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.*