Comparison

sabnzb client vs OwlPhone

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

Head to head
About

sabnzb client

Features
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Take control of your SABnzbd server from anywhere with this native iOS client. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, manage your Usenet downloads with ease. FULL QUEUE MANAGEMENT • View all downloads with real-time progress • Pause, resume, or cancel individual items • Reorder queue with drag and drop • Change priority and categories • Add NZBs via URL or file upload DOWNLOAD HISTORY • Browse completed downloads • View detailed status and file information • Retry failed downloads instantly • Track download statistics REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live download speed display • Queue status at a glance • Disk space monitoring • Time remaining estimates MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT • Connect to multiple SABnzbd servers • Quick switching between servers • Secure API key storage SPEED CONTROL • Adjust speed limits on the fly • Pause and resume entire queue • Perfect for managing bandwidth DESIGNED FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI interface • Dark mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad • Fast and responsive Requires a running SABnzbd server (version 3.0+) with API access enabled.

About

OwlPhone

Features
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OwlPhone is a clean, easy-to-use VoIP phone app. Connect to any SIP provider, make and receive calls, and manage your contacts — all from a simple, intuitive interface. Features: • Make and receive calls over any SIP provider • Device contacts integration with caller ID matching • Call history with missed, outgoing, and incoming calls • Configurable media encryption (SRTP, ZRTP, DTLS) • Voicemail waiting indicator • Country code auto-prefix • CallKit integration for native call experience

Screenshots

sabnzb client3 screens
OwlPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sabnzb client at every 2 days against OwlPhone's every 4 weeks. OwlPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sabnzb client ships an update every 2 days, OwlPhone every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
sabnzb client versus OwlPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersabnzb clientOwlPhone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREG SCOTT MOOREPaul Hinks

In-app purchases

None

sabnzb client

No in-app purchases

None

OwlPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sabnzb client free?
sabnzb client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OwlPhone free?
OwlPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sabnzb client or OwlPhone have ads?
Neither sabnzb client nor OwlPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sabnzb client or OwlPhone?
sabnzb client ships an update every 2 days, and OwlPhone every 4 weeks. Most recently, sabnzb client was updated on October 31, 2026 and OwlPhone on October 31, 2026.

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