DocB vs Helmline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DocB
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DocB is a native documentation app built for developers who work with APIs. Bring the DocC sources you use into one focused library. Search across them instantly, save important pages for later, and keep reference material close wherever you work. Whether you are looking up an endpoint signature, scanning a framework guide, or researching away from your desk, DocB helps you stop bouncing between browser tabs and start getting answers faster. DocB supports Apple Developer Documentation, custom DocC sites, and popular documentation sources, so you can create a reference library that matches your workflow. Key features: - Read DocC documentation in a native app with fast, distraction-free browsing - Add popular documentation sources or your own DocC website - Search across all connected sources and DocC content - Save bookmarks and bookmark collections for quick follow-up - Sync sources and bookmarks with CloudKit - Continue reading across Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro
Helmline
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Helmline is a native iPhone control surface for your own self-hosted AI agent runtime. Connect to a compatible Hermes Gateway running on your Mac or VPS, then keep track of work without moving the runtime or its data onto your phone. With Helmline you can: - Continue private sessions and streamed conversations - Follow active runs and inspect execution status - Review sensitive approval requests with Face ID or device passcode confirmation - Share text, links, images, and audio from the iOS Share Sheet - Record voice input and longer audio for transcription by your selected Gateway - Manage multiple isolated Mac and VPS connections - Follow task status through Widget and Live Activity surfaces - Run, pause, resume, and remove supported automations The iPhone app does not execute desktop tools locally. Files, tools, models, credentials, and long-running work remain on the host and Gateway you control. Helmline is free, requires no Helmline account, contains no advertising, and has no in-app purchases. Gateway credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain. Helmline is independently developed. It is compatible with the open-source Hermes Agent project but is not an official Nous Research product and is not endorsed by Nous Research.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DocB at 4 against Helmline's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DocB | Helmline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MCRICH LLC | Zhuo Niu |
In-app purchases
DocB
No in-app purchases
Helmline
No in-app purchases





