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How couples media sharers compare request managers for titles, shared progress, and access.

Couples media sharers usually want both partners to request movies and shows, see what the other picked, track how a request moves from added to downloaded, and get told when a title is ready. Askarr lets you request a movie or show, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [^1] The choice depends on how each partner submits requests, whether an approval step is wanted, and how progress is shown.

| Option | Request approach | Cost details |
|---|---|---|
| Overseerr | Request management and media discovery tool that works with Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby servers. [^2] | not published |
| Ombi | Mobile apps for iOS and Android for request management. [^3] | not published |
| Seerr | Free request management and media discovery tool. [^4] | not published |
| Oscarr | Media request and management platform. [^5] | not published |
| Cantinarr | Household requests and admin controls. [^6] | not published |
| Askarr | You request a movie or show and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [^1] | Askarr's own fee: $0 for 10 requests a month [^1], $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month [^1], or $6.99 a month for unlimited requests [^1]. Card fee: not published |

## What couples media sharers need from media request managers

Couples who share one media setup usually want both partners to ask for movies and shows without sending messages back and forth. A shared request list keeps each partner in the loop on what the other wants. Progress that shows whether a title has been added and downloaded stops repeated questions. Some couples want an approval step so one person controls what gets added to the server. Others want each person's requests tracked separately so limits can be paced. Getting a message when a title is ready keeps both partners from checking the server themselves. The right tool depends on whether requests happen through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app, and on how much control the household wants.

## Overseerr for couples media sharers

Overseerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [^2] It scans Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby libraries at regular intervals to know which items are already available. [^2] It offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a set time, which can help couples pace a shared watchlist. [^2]

## Ombi for couples media sharers

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. [^3] It has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to the server. [^3] Ombi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Docker. [^3]

## Seerr for couples media sharers

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool. [^4] Seerr supports granular permissions to grant access to specific features and restrict access to others. [^4] Seerr supports more than 25 languages. [^4]

## Oscarr for couples media sharers

Oscarr is a media request and management platform. [^5] Oscarr supports multiple Radarr and Sonarr instances with priority based folder rules for genre, language, country, user, role, and keyword tag. [^5] Oscarr exposes a Seerr-compatible API layer. [^5]

## Cantinarr for couples media sharers

Cantinarr provides household requests and admin controls. [^6] Admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music, then choose who can access each service. [^6] An Import Doctor explains common download problems such as sample files, unextracted archives, and incorrect permissions. [^6]

## Askarr for couples media sharers

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] You request a movie or show and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [^1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [^1] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1] You can paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find the title. [^1] Plans list request history with live status. [^1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [^1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. [^1]

## Matching the tool to the job

For couples who want both partners to see a shared request list, Askarr reads requests in Radarr and Sonarr through one import list. [^1] Cantinarr provides household requests and admin controls. [^6] For seeing how a request is progressing, Askarr's plans list request history with live status. [^1] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1] For keeping a shared watchlist from growing too fast, Overseerr offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a set time. [^2] For an approval step, Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to the server. [^3] For finding a title by its listing, Askarr lets you paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites. [^1] For managing books and music alongside movies and shows, Cantinarr admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music. [^6]

## Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, couples media sharers should consider how each partner will submit requests and whether an approval step is wanted. Ask whether both partners can see the same shared request list and how each person's requests are tracked. Check whether the tool shows progress from request to download and what notifications arrive when a title is ready. Consider whether mobile apps matter for requesting on the go. Ask whether request limits suit how often the household requests content. Also check the cost structure, the request limits, and how access and control are handled for each partner.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can both partners use Askarr to request titles?

Both partners can search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [^1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [^1]

### How do couples track what happens after a request in Askarr?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] This lets both partners see when a requested title has been picked up and when it is ready, without messaging each other to check.

### How does Askarr keep access to Radarr and Sonarr separate?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [^1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [^1]

### Which request managers let couples control approvals?

Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to the server. [^3] Cantinarr provides household requests and admin controls. [^6] Couples who want one partner to approve titles before they are added can check whether either setup suits them.

### What should couples check before paying for a request manager?

Couples should check request limits, user controls, how progress is shown, and pricing details. Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [^1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [^1] Prices for the other tools are not published here, so check their pages.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] - [Visit Askarr](/go/start)

## Sources

[^1]: Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start)
[^2]: Overseerr, overseerr.dev, read 2026-10-07 (https://overseerr.dev/)
[^3]: Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07 (https://ombi.io/)
[^4]: Seerr, seerr.dev, read 2026-10-10 (https://seerr.dev)
[^5]: Oscarr, github.com/arediss/Oscarr, read 2026-10-13 (https://github.com/arediss/Oscarr)
[^6]: Cantinarr, cantinarr.com, read 2026-10-13 (https://cantinarr.com)