# YaArr vs Video DRM

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | YaArr | Video DRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaarr/id6759206399/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-drm/id6762011254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREG SCOTT MOORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865358451) | [Ahmed Elnaggar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871551990) |

## What reviewers say

### YaArr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaarr/id6759206399)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YaArr Pro - Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Video DRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-drm/id6762011254)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*