Comparison

YaArr vs Video DRM

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

Head to head
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.

About

Video DRM

Secure your MP4 video files using Digital Rights Management. Encrypt videos with passwords, watermarks, and expiration dates. Files can only be accessed through this application, ensuring your content remains protected.

Highlights
  • Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection
  • Password encryption
  • Watermarking
  • Expiration dates for videos
  • Offline data entry
  • MP4 format support
Features
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Note: This app only supports the MP4 video format. Easily protect your video files with Digital Rights Management (DRM). Encrypt the file with a password, watermark, and expiration date. The file will only open with our app. You can enter all data offline. We only need internet access to verify the video's expiration date. We do not request any permissions to use this app. If you need help, please email us at support@pdfcandle.com For the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE LICENSED APPLICATION, please use this link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YaArr4 screens
Video DRM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: YaArr at free against Video DRM's free with in-app purchases. YaArr also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Video DRM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. YaArr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video DRM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YaArr against 5.0 for Video DRM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YaArr ships an update fortnightly, Video DRM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YaArr versus Video DRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYaArrVideo DRM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREG SCOTT MOOREAhmed Elnaggar

Customer experience

YaArr

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Video DRM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

YaArr

One-time1
  • YaArr Pro - Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Video DRM

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is YaArr free?
YaArr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video DRM free?
Video DRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YaArr or Video DRM?
YaArr and Video DRM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do YaArr or Video DRM have ads?
Neither YaArr nor Video DRM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YaArr or Video DRM?
YaArr ships an update fortnightly, and Video DRM every 3 weeks. Most recently, YaArr was updated on October 5, 2026 and Video DRM on October 6, 2026.

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