Comparison

VacuPilot vs YaArr

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

Head to head
About

VacuPilot

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**The native iOS app for robot vacuums running open-source firmware.** VacuPilot is a true native iOS app, built from the ground up — no web wrappers, no Electron ports, no compromises. **WHY VACUPILOT?** • 100% Native Swift & SwiftUI Built with the latest Apple technologies for a fluid, responsive experience. No web views, no loading times — pure iOS performance. • No Cloud, No Data Collection Your data stays with you. VacuPilot communicates exclusively locally with your robots. No tracking, no ads, no hidden services. • Multi-Robot Support Manage all your robots in one app. Perfect for smart homes with multiple floors. **INTERACTIVE MAP** • Live map with real-time robot position and pinch-to-zoom • Tap rooms directly — cleaning order shown as numbered badges • Zone cleaning: Draw custom areas • Create virtual walls & no-go zones • Save and navigate to GoTo points • Save and restore map snapshots • Offline map cache — map visible even without connection **CLEANING CONTROL** • Start, stop, pause with one tap • Room cleaning with selectable passes and custom order • Adjust suction power & water usage • Manual joystick control • Timers for automatic cleanings • Do Not Disturb mode with schedule **ROBOT MANAGEMENT** • Real-time status via SSE — battery, position, activity live • Consumables tracking with low-level warnings • Cleaning statistics & history • Firmware updates directly from the app with progress display • Dock functions (auto-empty, mop drying) • Switch voice packs • MQTT & NTP configuration • WiFi management with signal strength **APPLE INTEGRATION** • Siri Shortcuts for quick actions • Push notifications: Cleaning done, robot stuck, errors • Background monitoring — status updates even when app is closed • VoiceOver support for full accessibility • Dark Mode **AUTOMATIC DISCOVERY** Robots on your network are found automatically via Bonjour (mDNS) and IP scan. Just open the app and start cleaning. **SUPPORTED ROBOTS** All robot vacuums running a compatible open-source firmware with a local REST API. **PRIVACY** VacuPilot is GDPR compliant. No data leaves your device. No analytics, no trackers, no cloud. Zero external dependencies — not even a third-party SDK.

About

YaArr

This app provides a unified remote interface for managing your self-hosted media server stack. It allows you to monitor and control various services like Sonarr, Radarr, and download clients directly from your iOS device. No cloud backend or account is required, ensuring your data stays private.

Highlights
  • Unified remote interface for media servers
  • Monitor Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and more
  • Manage download clients and queues
  • Browse and manage media libraries
  • Discover and request media
  • Multi-server support and profiles
  • Secure credential storage
Features
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YaArr — Your Self-Hosted Servers, One App A native iOS companion app for monitoring and managing your self-hosted media server stack. YaArr provides a unified remote interface for your *arr services and server applications — no cloud backend, no account required. YaArr contains no media catalog, no player, and no content of its own. It does not host, stream, or store media, and nothing is ever downloaded to your device. Every screen shows data from software you already run on your own hardware, and every action is a command sent to that software. SUPPORTED SERVICES Media Management: • Sonarr — TV series management • Radarr — Movie management • Lidarr — Music management Indexers & Search: • Prowlarr — Indexer management • Newznab-compatible indexers you configure yourself Subtitles: • Bazarr — Subtitle management Requests & Discovery: • Overseerr — Media requests • Jellyseerr — Jellyfin media requests Download Clients: • SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Deluge, Transmission • Remote queue monitoring, pause/resume, and status Monitoring & Stats: • Tautulli — Plex activity and stats • Jellystat — Jellyfin statistics User Management: • Wizarr — User invitations Server Access: • SSH Terminal and SFTP file browser REMOTE DASHBOARD Your Home tab gives you an at-a-glance overview of everything happening across all your servers. See queue status, upcoming calendar items, active streams, and recent additions — all in one place. LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Browse and manage your media libraries remotely. View your TV series, movies, and music collections. Check episode details, monitor missing content, and keep everything organized without opening a browser. QUEUE MONITORING Monitor your server queues in real time. See what's active, what's queued, and what needs attention. Get badge alerts when items need intervention so nothing slips through the cracks. DISCOVER & REQUEST Browse trending and upcoming movies and TV shows, and submit or manage media requests through Seerr. Search the indexers you have configured on your own Prowlarr or Newznab server and hand results to your own download client — the same actions those tools offer in their web interfaces. MULTI-SERVER & PROFILES Connect as many servers as you need. Create profiles to organize servers into groups — perfect for managing separate setups or switching between environments with a single tap. BUILT FOR iOS YaArr is designed from the ground up as a native iOS app with the latest Liquid Glass design language. It's fast, fluid, and feels right at home on your iPhone. • Siri Shortcuts — Automate common tasks with built-in shortcuts • Pull-to-refresh on every screen • Secure credential storage using the iOS Keychain PRIVACY & SECURITY Your server credentials never leave your device. API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain, and all communication happens directly between your device and your servers. No third-party cloud. No account required. GET STARTED IN SECONDS Add a server, enter your URL and API key, and you're connected. YaArr auto-detects the service type and links instantly.

Screenshots

VacuPilot4 screens
YaArr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VacuPilot at 17.0 against YaArr's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. VacuPilot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and YaArr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VacuPilot versus YaArr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVacuPilotYaArr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimon LutheGREG SCOTT MOORE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VacuPilot

One-time3
  • Small Thanks$1.99
  • Big Thanks$3.99
  • Huge Thanks$4.99
1 purchases

YaArr

One-time1
  • YaArr Pro - Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is VacuPilot free?
VacuPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YaArr free?
YaArr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VacuPilot or YaArr have ads?
Neither VacuPilot nor YaArr shows ads.

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