Comparison

Pocket MCP vs Arr Control

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

Head to head
About

Pocket MCP

Features
Read full description

PocketMCP — Your AI assistant with built-in file management tools. Connect your own API key from major providers. POWERFUL FILE TOOLS The AI can read, write, and edit files directly inside the app's secure sandbox. Ask it to draft a document, generate a config file, or rework an existing file — then export the result to any app with a single tap. FILE BROWSER Every conversation has its own workspace folder. Browse all generated and imported files, preview their contents, and share them to your Mac, cloud storage, or any other platform to run or use however you like. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Works with 9+ providers out of the box. Supports custom base URLs for proxies and self-hosted endpoints. Switch models freely within any provider. PRIVACY FIRST API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain, never transmitted to anyone other than the provider you choose. Conversations stay on your device. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Multi-provider • Read, write, and edit files in a sandboxed workspace • Attach files or entire folders to any conversation • Import data files (CSV, JSON, PDF, and more) as context • Export generated files to other apps or platforms • Persistent conversation history • Customizable system prompt • Automatic context compression for long conversations • iPad and iPhone support

About

Arr Control

Manage your entire media server ecosystem from a single, fast, and modern mobile app. Stay in control of downloads, requests, library monitoring, and server status from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Monitor downloads in real time
  • Manage Sonarr and Radarr libraries
  • Browse and approve Seerr requests
  • View Plex activity
  • Monitor Tautulli statistics
  • Check server health
  • Modern mobile-first interface
Features
Read full description

Arr Control – Your Mobile Companion for the *arr Ecosystem Manage your entire media server from a single app. Arr Control brings together your favorite self-hosted services into one fast, modern, and privacy-focused mobile experience. Whether you’re managing downloads, approving requests, monitoring your library, or checking server status, Arr Control makes it easy to stay in control from anywhere. Supported Services • Sonarr • Radarr • Prowlarr • Lidarr • Bazarr • Readarr (coming soon) • qBittorrent • Plex • Tautulli • Seerr / Overseerr Features • Monitor downloads in real time • Manage Sonarr and Radarr libraries • Browse and approve Seerr requests • View Plex activity • Monitor Tautulli statistics • Check server health • Quick access to recent additions • Modern mobile-first interface • Fast and responsive experience Free Forever Arr Control will always have a free version with no feature restrictions. If you’d like to support future development, optional donations are available—but they will never unlock exclusive features or limit the free experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket MCP2 screens
Arr Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Arr Control at 16.4 against Pocket MCP's 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. Pocket MCP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arr Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pocket MCP versus Arr Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket MCPArr Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., LtdMehmet POLAT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket MCP

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$14.99
4 purchases

Arr Control

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Pocket MCP free?
Pocket MCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arr Control free?
Arr Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket MCP or Arr Control have ads?
Neither Pocket MCP nor Arr Control shows ads.

Other comparisons