Aria2Server vs Aria2 Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aria2Server
This utility app allows users to run an Aria2 server on their iOS devices. It supports various download protocols like HTTP and FTP, offering a convenient way to manage downloads directly from your phone or tablet.
- Aria2 server functionality
- HTTP, FTP, and other protocol support
- Easy-to-use interface
- Runs on iOS devices
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Aria2 server that can run successfully on iOS, easy-to-use http, ftp and other protocol downloaders
Aria2 Helper
This Safari extension seamlessly integrates with aria2, allowing you to manage downloads directly from your browser. It offers one-click downloads and an intuitive interface for effortless monitoring and control of your aria2 tasks.
- Seamless aria2 integration
- One-click downloads
- Apple-style popup interface
- Effortless download monitoring
- Task management
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Aria2Helper is a Safari extension that enhances your browsing and download experience by integrating with the aria2 service. Features: - Seamless aria2 Integration: Connect to your aria2 service to view and manage tasks directly within Safari. - One-Click Downloads: Click any download link on a webpage to instantly send it to your connected aria2 service. - Apple-Style Popup: Access a clean, intuitive popup interface designed in Apple’s aesthetic for easy task management. - Effortless Monitoring: Track and control your aria2 downloads with simplicity and elegance. Elevate your workflow with Aria2Helper and enjoy a streamlined download experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aria2 Helper at 5.0 against Aria2Server's 4.6. Aria2 Helper also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Aria2Server's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Aria2Server costs $3.99 and Aria2 Helper $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aria2 Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aria2Server has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Aria2Server ships an update weekly, Aria2 Helper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aria2Server | Aria2 Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 悦 刘 | 曦萌 王 |
Customer experience
Aria2Server
Aria2 Helper
In-app purchases
Aria2Server
No in-app purchases
Aria2 Helper
No in-app purchases
