Comparison

Active+ Mobile vs ConfigR

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

Head to head
About

Active+ Mobile

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This app is for adjusting settings in the Helvar Active+ lighting solution. To use this app, you must have an approved smartphone running iOS equipped with an LED flash, a luminaire fitted with an Active+ LED driver, and the Active+ Sense sensor. Settings that can be adjusted are: - Lights on and Power Save light levels - Occupancy time-outs - Fade times - Transition time-outs - Daylight dimming ranges - Bright-out functionality The app uses the smartphone’s LED flash to send data to the Active+ driver via the Active+ Sense light sensor. The smartphone must be within 70cm of the Active+ Sense sensor with the flash pointing directly at the sensor. Do not point any other light sources at the sensor while adjusting the settings. The luminaire light source LED will flash once when the settings have been received and stored. WARNING: This app uses high frequency LED light flashes. Notice: Active+ application is designed to work with a wide range of devices but may not be fully compatible with all phone models due to variations in hardware and software

About

ConfigR

This app simplifies the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of heating systems. It allows users to view error codes, generate diagnostic reports, and download software updates for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Install heating systems
  • Commission heating systems
  • Maintain heating systems
  • View error codes
  • Diagnostic reports
  • Software updates
Features
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ConfigR will seamlessly allow you to seamlessly install, commission and maintain heating systems. You can assist with any set-up, maintenance, and so much more: • View error codes • Diagnostic reports • Download and apply software updates To find out if your products are compatible to the ConfigR app, please go to https://www.dimplex.co.uk/en-gb/products/smart-controls/configr.

Screenshots

Active+ Mobile3 screens
ConfigR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ConfigR at monthly against Active+ Mobile's every 14 months. Active+ Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

Active+ Mobile ships an update every 14 months, ConfigR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Active+ Mobile versus ConfigR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive+ MobileConfigR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelvar Components Oy AbGLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Active+ Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ConfigR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active+ Mobile free?
Active+ Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConfigR free?
ConfigR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Active+ Mobile or ConfigR have ads?
Neither Active+ Mobile nor ConfigR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Active+ Mobile or ConfigR?
Active+ Mobile ships an update every 14 months, and ConfigR monthly. Most recently, Active+ Mobile was updated on September 10, 2026 and ConfigR on September 20, 2026.

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