Comparison

IPMI light vs Helmarr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPMI light

Remotely monitor IPMI-enabled devices using the industry-standard IPMI-over-LAN protocol. It supports various sensor groups like temperature, fan, and voltage, and is compatible with IPMI v1.5 and v2.0 protocols. This app is designed for monitoring a single server.

Highlights
  • Remote IPMI monitoring
  • Supports IPMI v1.5 and v2.0
  • Monitors various sensor groups
  • IPMI v2.0 SHA1 authentication
  • Configurable network settings
  • Single server monitoring
Features
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Monitor IPMI-enabled devices remotely via industry standard IPMI-over-LAN protocol! - supports Temperature, Fan, Voltage, Current, Power Supply, Battery, Processor, Drive, Interconnect and Security sensor groups - compatible with IPMI v1.5 and IPMI v2.0 protocols - IPMI v2.0 SHA1 and SHA1/SHA1-96 ciphers for authentication and integrity - IPMI SDR cache for fast sensor status refresh - configurable network retry and timeout settings - no ads IPMI light is designed to monitor a single server only. For multiple server support, power control functions and ability to see detailed information about the chassis and individual sensors check out IPMI touch, also on the App Store! Follow latest IPMI light news on Twitter @yellowKompressr or read IPMI light development blog at yellowKompressor.com/ipmi-touch/ * IPMI light requires devices equipped with IPMI-compliant management controllers like DELL DRAC, HP iLO2, IBM RSA, SUN ILOM, Xserve LOM or similar for proper operation. * IPMI-over-LAN protocol requires unrestricted access to UDP port 623.

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

IPMI light1 screens
Helmarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPMI light at none against Helmarr's 19. IPMI light also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Helmarr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helmarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helmarr has 172 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of IPMI light's written reviews are positive against 76% of Helmarr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, Helmarr weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPMI light versus Helmarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPMI lightHelmarr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperyellowKompressorFlorian Ernst

Customer experience

IPMI light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Helmarr

All ratings172 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative16.6%

In-app purchases

None

IPMI light

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Helmarr

Subscriptions3
  • Helmarr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Helmarr Pro Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time16
  • 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

Questions

Is IPMI light free?
IPMI light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helmarr free?
Helmarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPMI light or Helmarr?
Helmarr is rated higher. IPMI light averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Helmarr averages 4.9 from 172 ratings.
Do IPMI light or Helmarr have ads?
Neither IPMI light nor Helmarr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPMI light or Helmarr?
IPMI light ships an update every 4 months, and Helmarr weekly. Most recently, IPMI light was updated on September 19, 2026 and Helmarr on September 26, 2026.

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