U vs Arr Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
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U-Manager is a third-party app developed independently to help you monitor and manage your Unraid server from anywhere, in a simple and intuitive way. KEY FEATURES: Complete Dashboard - Monitor your server status in real time - View CPU, RAM and disk usage - Check array and cache status - Disk activity: parity checks, rebuilds and resyncs in real time Docker Container Management - Start, stop and restart containers - Filter and search containers easily - Quickly open container web interfaces (WebUI) Virtual Machines - Control your VMs directly from the app - Full VM lifecycle management Torrent Client - Compatible with qBittorrent and Transmission - View real-time download/upload speeds, progress, ratio, ETA, seeds and peers - Filter by state: all, active, downloading, finished, paused or error - Add torrents via magnet link or .torrent file - Multi-selection actions on multiple torrents at once - Available as a one-time lifetime add-on purchase Native File Browser - Browse, upload, download and manage files directly in the app - Preview images and videos without opening them - File operations: copy, move, delete, rename and manage permissions - Background uploads with progress notifications Multi-Server - Manage multiple Unraid servers from a single app - Switch between servers with a single tap Security - Biometric authentication: Face ID / Touch ID - Encrypted credential storage - No personal data collection Notification Center - View and manage your server notifications - Bulk actions: mark as read, archive or delete REQUIREMENTS: - Unraid server 6.10 or higher - API Key configured in Unraid Settings → Management Access - Network connection to the server (local or remote) U-Manager is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lime Technology or Unraid. The name "U-Manager for Unraid" follows the naming format explicitly permitted by Lime Technology's trademark policy (unraid.net/policies). Unraid® is a trademark of Lime Technology, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jandrop.github.io/privacy_policy/PRIVACY_POLICY.html
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
U and Arr Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. U sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | U | Arr Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Platas Mallo | Mehmet POLAT |
In-app purchases
U
- U-Manager All Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- U-Manager All Access (Annual)1 Month trial$12.991 Year
- Tautulli$1.99
- Torrent$2.49
- SSH$3.49
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- File browser$4.49
- Power Pack$6.99
Arr Control
- Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
- Coffee Tip$0.99
- Lunch Tip$2.99
- Generous Tip$9.99








