Comparison

Element Classic vs AvelarPro

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

Head to head
About

Element Classic

This app is a legacy version of a communication platform, offering secure messaging and collaboration. It will receive security updates until the end of 2025 but no new features.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging
  • Collaboration
  • Legacy version
  • Security updates
Features
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Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organizations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.

About

AvelarPro

Features
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Take Full Control of Your Construction Projects with AvelarPro.AvelarPro is a comprehensive management ecosystem designed for construction professionals, engineers, and site managers who demand precision and transparency. From tracking large-scale residential developments to managing individual site workers and expensive equipment, AvelarPro brings your entire office to the palm of your hand.Key Features:Smart Object Management. Monitor all your construction sites in one place. Track active projects with real-time status updates, deadlines, and integrated Google Maps location tracking.Asset & Tool Tracking. Never lose equipment again. Maintain a digital inventory of your tools, from heavy machinery to power cables. Monitor status (Working, Damaged, In Service) and see exactly which worker is currently responsible for each item.Workforce Coordination. Manage your team efficiently. Assign workers to specific sites, track their roles, and view their individual equipment loads directly through their professional profiles.Financial Transparency. Keep your project budget on track with a robust finance module. Monitor company total balance in PLN (or your local currency), manage cash issues to foremen, and track returns and expenses with a clear, automated ledger.Visual Progress Tracking. Add high-quality project visualizations and photos to your objects to keep everyone aligned on the architectural vision and current site status.Why AvelarPro? Built by engineers for engineers, AvelarPro eliminates the chaos of paper reports and fragmented communication. Whether you are managing a single cottage or multiple high-rise developments, AvelarPro ensures your projects are delivered on time and within budget.Download AvelarPro today and build with confidence.

Screenshots

Element Classic4 screens
AvelarPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Element Classic and AvelarPro 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Classic ships an update monthly, AvelarPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Element Classic versus AvelarPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement ClassicAvelarPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (592 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings592 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVector Creations LimitedAndrii Podliuk

Bugs and requests

Element Classic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant crashes and freezes
  • Issues with message decryption and verification
  • Unreliable notifications and sync issues
  • Inability to leave or delete empty rooms
  • Problems with image and video sharing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to pause notifications
  • Option to set messages to disappear after a certain time
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better integration with other apps and services
  • Customizable font size and notification sounds

AvelarPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Element Classic

No in-app purchases

None

AvelarPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element Classic free?
Element Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AvelarPro free?
AvelarPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Element Classic or AvelarPro have ads?
Neither Element Classic nor AvelarPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element Classic or AvelarPro?
Element Classic ships an update monthly, and AvelarPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Element Classic was updated on November 6, 2026 and AvelarPro on November 5, 2026.

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