# Helium Tabs — Keep tabs on your things

> Wireless item tracker utilizing a dedicated network for managing personal belongings. (iPhone/iPad app by Nova Labs, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-tabs/id1514989024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nova Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094886255)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.85/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-tabs/id1514989024/reviews.md

## What is Helium Tabs?

Tabs is a simple and affordable way to keep track of the things that matter the most to you. It uses an entirely new wireless network built specifically for this purpose – The People’s Network.

## Key features

- Track important items
- Dedicated wireless network
- Simple interface
- Affordable tracking solution

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-tabs/id1514989024/reviews.md

### 1/5 — big fat fail

*2023-07-26, version 1.4.2*

helium gets another fail for this product. you’d think they’d at least maintain this app with their big treasure chest of money

### 1/5 — App has stopped working

*2023-03-25, version 1.4.2*

App no longer loads

### 1/5 — Stopped working with iOS 16

*2022-11-30, version 1.4.2*

App stopped working after updating to iOS 16. Was slow and sluggish before that.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2021-09-21, version 1.4.2*

The app is fairly worthless.  There are no settings to speak of. Features described in the helium tabs document Sheehan’s instructions are non existent. Someone please update this app. And make it useful.

### 1/5 — Won’t recognize my QR code

*2021-09-15, version 1.4.2*

I buy a device for $80 and the app won’t add it because it doesn’t recognize its own QR code that they printed on the back of their own device? So much for simple set up… unusable. I wish they had a way to type in a serial number or something. Avoid.

### 1/5 — Helium Tabs Apparently No Longer Available

*2021-05-07, version 1.4.2*

Which is fine, and this review is more a warning to potential future downloaders to save them the time, space, and data on their phone and the half an hour going down the rabbit hole of the helium website / Dev documentation to realize you can use plenty of trackers with Helium, but none of them are helium tabs, and cannot be used with the helium tabs app.

I have learned, as far as I can gather, that they were once available directly from Helium, but they no longer are, and it is speculated they never will be again. Whether or not they will be available in the future; this app is 100% useless without Helium tabs. Unless you purchase one second hand, or already have them, then this app is not for you, and the link to the store that it directs you to “if you don’t already have one” is simply a link to their store which does Not have any tabs in it (see above).

So again, I have no knowledge of the rest of the app, and I trust it may work very well, but as far as the pages I was able to access and the info on the page that I was sent to from the store button (or, more accurately, the lack of updates pertaining to the lack of tabs) - I wasn’t super impressed.

### 3/5 — Promising but not yet useful

*2020-10-22, version 1.2.0*

I live in a city with pretty widespread helium coverage. This app frequently doesn’t update the location of things, there’s no good way to see a history or map of the past, you can’t force a device to update more frequently, you can’t really tell if it is trying to update and can’t or whether it is sleeping etc. 

Keep going! We’re the earliest of early adopters though, so error on the side of giving us too much power.

### 5/5 — Cool tech

*2020-10-05, version 1.2.0*

The app is simplistic but works well if you currently live in range of a Helium hotspot. Very cool tech that provides long-distance tracking.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2020-10-04, version 1.2.0*

The app freezes on the page "Ready to add tabs?" Unable to use.

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2020-09-24, version 1.2.0*

Best tracker app I’ve ever used. Super clean, right on the details and feels super snappy. Works flawlessly and I can finally track my things on the helium network!!

## Frequently asked questions about Helium Tabs

### What is Helium Tabs?

Helium Tabs is a utility app designed to help you keep track of your important items. It leverages a unique wireless network called 'The People's Network' for its tracking capabilities.

### How does Helium Tabs work?

The app utilizes a dedicated wireless network built for tracking purposes. This network allows you to monitor the location of items you've tagged with compatible devices.

### Is Helium Tabs free to use?

Yes, Helium Tabs is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience.

### What devices support Helium Tabs?

Helium Tabs is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a simple item tracking solution.

### What is the age rating for Helium Tabs?

Helium Tabs has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### When was Helium Tabs last updated?

The latest version of Helium Tabs, 1.4.2, was released on March 11, 2021. This suggests the app has not received frequent updates recently.

### What is the user feedback on Helium Tabs?

Helium Tabs has an average rating of 2.9 stars from 20 ratings. This indicates mixed user sentiment, with some users experiencing issues or dissatisfaction.

### Does Helium Tabs have ads?

No, Helium Tabs is ad-free. The app provides a clean user experience without any advertisements interrupting your usage.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2021-03-11

Opt-in to Helium Mappers: mappers.helium.com
View Mappers coverage map.
Fix for Email signup.

### 1.3.0 — 2020-11-06

In this release, clear a Tab's history and see its device ID in settings.

### 1.2.0 — 2020-09-22

Track anything on the Helium Network with tabs. 

This release has minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2020-08-29

No release notes.

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