Comparison

Dashboarr vs BluShelf

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

Head to head
About

Dashboarr

This app provides a unified dashboard to control and monitor your self-hosted media server stack. Manage downloads, automation, streaming, and server health from a single, native application. It offers a privacy-first, open-source experience with no accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for all services
  • Control downloads, automation, and streaming
  • Monitor server health (CPU, RAM, disk)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Encrypted API key storage
  • Local/remote URL switching
Features
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Dashboarr is the open-source mobile companion for your self-hosted media server. Control your entire stack — downloads, automation, requests, streaming, and server health — from a single fast,native app. No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a clean, dark-mode interface that talks directly to the services you already run. SUPPORTED SERVICES • qBittorrent — manage torrents, pause/resume, set limits, monitor speeds • Radarr — search, add, and monitor movies; browse queue and missing • Sonarr — search, add shows, track episodes, view airing schedule • Overseerr — browse, search, and request movies or TV shows; approve or decline • Tautulli — live streams, bandwidth, playback history • Prowlarr — indexer status, global search, grab releases, stats • Plex — now playing, recently added, on deck, library browser • Bazarr — manage missing subtitles • Glances — live CPU, RAM, disk, and network monitoring KEY FEATURES • Unified dashboard — every service at a glance • Dark mode native UI, built with React Native • Pull-to-refresh and haptic feedback everywhere • Local vs remote URL switching based on WiFi — seamless at home or away • SSL/TLS and reverse proxy support • Wake-on-LAN — wake your server from anywhere on your LAN • Calendar view of upcoming releases • Activity view across all services • Service health monitoring • Push notifications via optional self-hosted backend relay (completely optional) • Config export / import for easy migration and backup • Encrypted storage for API keys (iOS Keychain) PRIVACY-FIRST Dashboarr is a client-side app. It talks directly to the services on your own server using your own API keys. Nothing is routed through a third-party cloud, no analytics, no telemetry. Your data stays on your devices and your network. OPEN SOURCE Licensed under GPL-3.0. The full source code is on GitHub. No hidden monetization, no paywalls — pure functionality for people who host their own stack. REQUIREMENTS You need to already be running the services you want to manage (qBittorrent, Radarr, Sonarr, etc.). Dashboarr is a control interface — it does not host or stream content itself, and it does not provide any media. Built for self-hosters, home-lab enthusiasts, and anyone tired of juggling nine browser tabs to manage their home server.

About

BluShelf

Features
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Build your ultimate Blu-ray & DVD collection. Discover new movies, organize your collection into custom shelves, and keep track of every Blu-ray and DVD you own. Browse detailed movie information, explore new releases, and never lose track of your favorite films. Features include: * Collect and manage your Blu-rays and DVDs. * Organize your collection with custom shelves. * Discover new movies to add to your collection or wishlist. * View detailed statistics about your library. * Rate your favorite movies and keep track of what you've watched. * Explore movie details, artwork, release information, and more. Whether you're just starting your collection or you're a dedicated collector with hundreds of titles, this app helps you organize, discover, and enjoy your movie library like never before. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dashboarr4 screens
BluShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dashboarr at none against BluShelf's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. BluShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dashboarr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dashboarr versus BluShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashboarrBluShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRenzo BeuxDANIEL CASTRO FERNANDEZ

In-app purchases

None

Dashboarr

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BluShelf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Dashboarr free?
Dashboarr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluShelf free?
BluShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dashboarr or BluShelf have ads?
Neither Dashboarr nor BluShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dashboarr or BluShelf?
Dashboarr ships an update weekly, and BluShelf weekly. Most recently, Dashboarr was updated on October 8, 2026 and BluShelf on October 4, 2026.

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