Mac Catalina Couldn't communicate with a helper application
Fix for 'Mac Catalina Couldn't communicate with a helper application' is easy. no need to reload OS or upgrade anything.
It appears during the install of the Catalina OS, TV & Photo directory have not been set again.
Simply open the following from Launchpad:
1- Music
2- TV
3- Podcast
4- Photo
Complete each one of above configuration and set their directories.
The issue will go away when you disconnect the iPad/iPhone then connect. This worked for me and it was the quickest and easiest fix. I am surprised Apple has not released anything about this potential fix.
iPad, iOS 9