Comparison

Helm vs ArmorLink

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

Head to head
About

Helm

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network β€” no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: β€’ Trackpad β€” Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally β€’ Keyboard β€” Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all β€’ Audio β€” Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets β€’ Power β€” Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: β€’ Media Control β€” Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify β€’ Brightness β€” Adjust display brightness with a simple slider β€’ Appearance β€” Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color β€’ Bluetooth β€” View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect β€’ Apps β€” See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap β€’ Browser Tabs β€” Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely β€’ Screenshot β€” Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone β€’ Storage β€” Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling β€” that's it WHY HELM? β€’ Privacy First β€” All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. β€’ Auto-Discovery β€” Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour β€’ Multiple Devices β€” Save and switch between multiple Macs β€’ Secure β€” Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification β€’ Beautiful Design β€” Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html

About

ArmorLink

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ArmorLink is a control and configuration platform for modular cosplay suits, armor systems and interactive props. Designed for makers, cosplayers and prop builders, ArmorLink allows you to connect compatible modules, configure hardware settings and control complex suit systems from a single interface. Whether you’re building an advanced Iron Man suit, a sci-fi armor system or custom animatronic props, ArmorLink helps simplify communication between modules and reduces development complexity. Features β€’ Connect and manage ArmorLink-compatible modules β€’ Configure devices wirelessly β€’ Trigger actions, animations and effects β€’ Monitor module status and battery information β€’ Control LEDs, servos, audio systems and accessories β€’ Simplify communication between distributed suit components β€’ Designed for scalable, modular armor projects β€’ Built for makers, cosplayers and prop developers ArmorLink is intended for use with ArmorLink-enabled hardware and firmware.

Screenshots

Helm4 screens
ArmorLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArmorLink at none against Helm's 1. ArmorLink also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArmorLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helm ships an update every 2 months, ArmorLink every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Helm versus ArmorLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelmArmorLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS1715.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCappsule TeknolojiPascal Muehlberger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helm

One-time1
  • Helm Pro$4.99
None

ArmorLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helm free?
Helm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArmorLink free?
ArmorLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helm or ArmorLink have ads?
Neither Helm nor ArmorLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helm or ArmorLink?
Helm ships an update every 2 months, and ArmorLink every 5 days. Most recently, Helm was updated on September 17, 2026 and ArmorLink on September 4, 2026.

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