Comparison

Connectarr vs SABClient

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

Head to head
About

Connectarr

Features
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Your self-hosted media stack, one app. Connectarr brings your existing media services together on iPhone and iPad. Manage your library, track downloads, discover titles, handle requests and keep an eye on the tools behind it all—from one native app. LIBRARY & CALENDAR Browse movies, TV shows, seasons and episodes from Sonarr and Radarr. Monitor titles, edit profiles, manage files, find missing episodes and add entire movie collections. Check upcoming releases in a day-by-day calendar. DOWNLOADS & ACTIVITY See one queue for SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Transmission and Synology Download Station. Pause, resume or remove jobs, review history, add supported magnet links, torrent files and NZBs from your phone, and set speed limits on supported clients. DISCOVER & REQUEST Explore movies and shows by trend, genre, actor or streaming platform, with results relevant to your country. Get suggestions inspired by your library. Add titles to Sonarr or Radarr, or request them through Overseerr or Seer. MEDIA SERVER INSIGHTS Connect Plex, Emby or Jellyfin to see what's playing, continue watching and recent additions. Open a title on your own compatible player and get additional playback insights with Tautulli. Connectarr itself is not a media player. MORE TOOLS, LESS SWITCHING Manage subtitles in Bazarr, search and maintain indexers with Prowlarr or Jackett, track Tdarr transcoding, inspect Docker containers and Portainer stacks, and check live TV and recordings in Dispatcharr. BUILT AROUND YOUR SETUP Use local, remote or VPN addresses with automatic fallback. Customize your Home and tab bar, add calendar and activity widgets, and lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. No Connectarr account is required. EXPLORE DEMO Try the app with sample data before connecting a server. Free includes ads and lets you connect Bazarr, Overseerr and one core service. Pro unlocks all core services, media server integrations, push notifications and an ad-free experience. Ultimate adds advanced homelab tools and customization. A free trial is available for eligible Ultimate subscribers. IMPORTANT Connectarr is an independent companion for your own self-hosted services. It does not provide, host or stream media. You need your own configured servers to use live features. Some features require a paid subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SABClient

Features
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SABnzbd Client ist die ultimative iOS-App, um deinen SABnzbd-Server von überall zu steuern. Mit nativer iOS 26 Liquid Glass-Oberfläche, Echtzeit-Updates und vollständiger Siri-Integration. ▸ QUEUE Behalte alle aktiven Downloads im Blick. Live-Fortschritt, Geschwindigkeit in Echtzeit, ETA und detaillierte Statistiken. Suche in deinen Downloads, sortiere nach Priorität und lösche einzelne Einträge mit Swipe-Gesten. ▸ HINZUFÜGEN Füge neue NZBs per URL, Datei-Upload oder Text-Paste hinzu. Wähle Kategorien, Prioritäten und passe alles an deine Bedürfnisse an. ▸ VERLAUF Sieh alle abgeschlossenen Downloads mit Statistiken: Download-Aktivität nach Tag/Woche/Jahr, Top-Kategorien und detaillierte Charts powered by SwiftUI. ▸ STATUS Live-Geschwindigkeits-Anzeige, Pause/Resume Steuerung, Speed-Limits, Cache- und Festplatten-Auslastung. Detaillierte Statistiken zu deinen Downloads (Heute, Woche, Monat, Gesamt) – alles in Echtzeit. ▸ EINSTEELLUNGEN Verwalte mehrere SABnzbd-Server, API-Keys werden sicher im iOS-Schlüsselbund gespeichert. Direkter Zugang zur SABnzbd WebUI über die App. ▸ SIRI & SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, pausiere SABnzbd!" "Hey Siri, was lädt gerade in SABnzbd?" Erstelle eigene Shortcuts für maximale Automatisierung. ▸ DESIGN - Liquid Glass Design (iOS 26) - Adaptive Themes - Haptic Feedback - Smooth Animations - 100% SwiftUI + Swift 6 - App Intents, TipKit & Widgets ▸ TECHNISCH - Funktioniert mit SABnzbd 4.0+ und 5.0+ - Robuste Verbindungs-Behandlung mit Auto-Retry - TLS/HTTPS-Unterstützung - ATS-konform für lokale Netzwerke - Schlüsselbund-Integration für sichere API-Keys ▸ PRIVATSPHÄRE - Keine Tracker, keine Analytics - Alle Daten bleiben auf deinem Gerät - API-Keys nur lokal gespeichert - Open Source Lizenz Egal ob du zu Hause, im Büro oder unterwegs bist – mit SABnzbd Client hast du deine Usenet-Downloads immer im Griff.

Screenshots

Connectarr4 screens
SABClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SABClient at none against Connectarr's 12. SABClient also leads on ads (none vs shown). Connectarr's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price 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. Connectarr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SABClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connectarr ships an update every 4 days, SABClient every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Connectarr versus SABClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectarrSABClient
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValentin DevigneMaximilian Witting

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Connectarr

Subscriptions10
  • Connectarr Pro - Tdarr$0.991 Month
  • Torrent Clients (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Connectarr Pro - NZB Clients$1.991 Month
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  • Connectarr Pro$2.991 Month
  • Connectarr Ultimate3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Connectarr Pro - Tdarr$9.991 Year
  • Torrent Clients (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Connectarr Pro - NZB Clients$19.991 Year
  • Connectarr Pro$24.991 Year
  • Connectarr Ultimate (YEAR)3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
None

SABClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connectarr free?
Connectarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SABClient free?
SABClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connectarr or SABClient have ads?
Connectarr shows ads; SABClient does not.
Which is updated more often, Connectarr or SABClient?
Connectarr ships an update every 4 days, and SABClient every 3 months. Most recently, Connectarr was updated on October 28, 2026 and SABClient on October 31, 2026.

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