elios APP vs Videostar Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
elios APP
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Elios APP is the application that can handle the PESS Elios system via TCP / IP. In this way we obtain a bi-directional link between the panel and your smartphone without having to send and receive numerous SMS Once you create a profile, accessing to the control panel, will automatically learn all the programming. You now have the ability to manage the system by entering the same password used to access the keyboard. There are no limits for the creation of profiles; 2 different layouts make this app customizable The app can manage 2 languages : Italian and English by setting the language on the device’s menu. The application can manage: -Inputs: Status, enabling and disabling. -Areas: Status, enabling and disabling, locking and unlocking, supervision ON / OFF. -Alarms H24: status, enabling and disabling. -Anomalies: Display all anomalies in the Elios system -Functions: Status, enabling and disabling, locking and unlocking -Events: Display up to 4000 events. -Programmes: Status, enabling and disabling Functionning: Once installed and opened on the device the profiles screen will be displayed where the different profiles will be saved. To create a profile just click on the + displayed on the top right and choose the type of connection, direct or CLOUD. Direct connection: Requires the update of the Elios 1.00 or above. A window will open to enter the data of the i.Lan board (WAN host and port and LAN host and port). The profile will be created when you click OK. The APP can manage automatically the LAN and WAN depending on the device connection. CLOUD connection: Requires the update of the Elios 1.00 or above. A window will open to enter the data of the CLOUD (Username, Password, panel ID ). The profile will be created when you click OK. Every profile is a PESS Elios system. Clicking on one of them a password will be requested. Typing the password followed by a click on OK allow you the manage the system after few minutes. The following page will be the "MENU'" where the icons for inputs, outputs, areas, alarm H24, anomalies, functions, events and programmes will be displayed.
Videostar Plus
Remotely view and manage your video surveillance system from anywhere in the world. Connect to your devices via QR code or IP address for simple, immediate access to live feeds, recordings, and camera controls.
- Remote live camera viewing
- Manage up to 32 cameras
- Local recording and playback
- PTZ control
- Two-way audio
- Push notifications
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Videostar Mobile è la nuova applicazione dedicata alla videosorveglianza messa a disposizione da Top Italia per tutti i clienti che utilizzano i prodotti Videostar della serie Sirio. Sarà possibile visualizzare da remoto il prorpio impianto di videosorveglianza ( XVR / NVR / Telecamera IP ) in modo semplice ed immediato da qualsiasi parte del mondo e in qualsiasi momento si desideri. Modalità ID : inserendo il codice ID di ogni dispositivo Videostar serie Sirio sarà possibile raggiungere remotamente qualsiasi telecamera senza alcuna configurazione esterna o settaggio delle router. Basterà solamente leggere il QR code applicato sul dispositivo per accedere alla funzione P2P. Modalità IP : nel caso in cui non si voglia utilizzare alcun codice UID sarà possibile collegare qualsiasi dispositivo Videostar Sirio grazie all’ indirizzo IP Statico, URL o DDNS configurando eventuali apparati di rete (Router–Modem). Funzioni Principali : 1. Visione delle telecamera in LIVE tramite WIFI o 3G/4G* 2. Gestione a 32 telecamere LIVE simultaneamente 3. Registrazione in locale 4. Playback e snapshot locale 5. Ricerca e Playback delle registrazioni presenti in memoria HD del DVR (remoto) o SD card nelle telecamere IP 6. Controllo PTZ 7. Supporto orientamento orizzontale - verticale 8. Audio bidirezionale 9. Zoom digitale sia in Live che Playback 10. QR code o IP per aggiungere nuovi dispositivi 11. Ricerca dei dispositivi in rete locale 12. Gestione remota delle uscite di allarme per singola telecamera 13. Gestione remota della funzione smart light per singola telecamera che supporti questa funzione 14. Funzione notifiche in push per dispositivi registrati in cloud ATTENZIONE: IN OCCASIONE DI EVENTUALI AGGIORNAMENTI, Videostar SI RISERVA DI MODIFICARE LE FUNZIONALITA’ PRINCIPALI DI TALE APPLICAZIONE. *Potrebbero essere addebitati costi di navigazione sotto rete 3G/4G in base alla tariffazione dell’operatore mobile utilizzato.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: elios APP at every 4 months against Videostar Plus's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
elios APP ships an update every 4 months, Videostar Plus every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | elios APP | Videostar Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PessTechnologies | 伟楠 章 |
In-app purchases
elios APP
No in-app purchases
Videostar Plus
No in-app purchases









