ELIO vs Fromise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ELIO
This app allows users to create custom Bluetooth controllers for DIY projects. Easily connect motors and LEDs, design your controller interface with a drag-and-drop editor, and bring your creative ideas to life without prior electronics or coding knowledge.
- DIY Bluetooth controller creation
- Model editor with drag-and-drop interface
- Connect motors, servos, and LEDs
- Adjust motor speed, servo direction, and LED brightness
- Pre-installed and fixed controller models
- Firmware updates for the controller
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"ELIO" is a DIY bluetooth controller & smartphone application that enhances your creativity and your creative life. You don't have to worry about even you don't have a knowledge about electronics , program coding , motor/LED. 1) Just connect motor/LED to "ELIO" 2) Create your own controller with model editor 3) Enjoy You can see various complete toys like airplanes / ships / cars on the market. Although these products are diverse, you easily loose interest because simple control and easy assembly. So these toys become a poor toy which was appeared on "Toy story" - Disney animation . "ELIO" as a DIY bluetooth service platform 1) You as a maker can easily create / realize your creative ideas. 2) You can easily recycle these abandoned toys. *** Hardware functions *** 1. Supports 2 DC-motors for speed control 2. Supports 2 SERVO-motors for direction control 3. Supports 4 I/O-ports for LEDs 4. Dedicated 3V / 5V output All above functions are controlled by PWM(Pulse Width Modulation), so fine speed / direction / brightness control is possible. *** APP functions *** 1. Model editor Model editing feature is a key function, that enables you create your own motion controller. 1) Just drag & drop controller that interacts with your finger 2) Place Motor / LED in your controller 3) Adjust detail settings like power range, default value and calibration value for your preferences. 2. Provide default models Pre-installed models on the market * Demo model, car (SERVO direction / DC direction), Tank, Spider 3. Fixed model Also support model which don't need to be controlled like doll's house. 4. Firmware update This feature enables ELIO up to date.
Fromise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ELIO at none against Fromise's shown. ELIO also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). Fromise's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ELIO ships an update every 5 months, Fromise every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELIO | Fromise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mobilian | Juyoung Suh |
In-app purchases
ELIO
No in-app purchases
Fromise
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ELIO free?
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Do ELIO or Fromise have ads?
Which is updated more often, ELIO or Fromise?
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