Comparison

EcoStream vs ELRO Home+

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

Head to head
About

EcoStream

Features
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A revolutionary, intelligent and modular balanced ventilation system that takes advantage of heat recovery, that is what the BUVA EcoStream heat recovery unit is all about. The EcoStream app enables extensive control of the heat recovery unit. The app is equipped with an installer mode for setting up, adjusting and maintaining the EcoStream. In the user mode, a schedule can be programmed with a specific ventilation level per day and time. The resident can also check the air quality and the operation of the heat recovery unit. The EcoStream is part of the BUVA homecare systems. INSTALLER MODULE - Very user-friendly installer module - Separately adjust the input and output quantities - Set and adjust the ventilation levels - Airflow calibration of the minimum and maximum quantities - Modulating bypass adjustment and control - Easy adjustment of the BUVA EcoStream heat recovery unit - Helps establish the optimum setting for good air quality in the home - App indicates which maintenance is needed - Service department can watch in real time after approval of the resident - Automatic problem detection - Send and clean log files USER MODULE - Clear and easy to use app for residents - View the air quality and ventilation level at a glance - The heat recovery unit operates completely autonomously, but can easily be overruled via the app - Adjust ventilation level - Programme schedule - View filter status - Guarantees a healthy, comfortable and sustainable indoor climate REQUIREMENTS - BUVA EcoStream heat recovery unit - BUVA EcoStream app - WiFi connection Curious about other BUVA homecare systems products? Take a look at buva.nl or contact us at 0180 69 7500 or info@buva.nl.

About

ELRO Home+

Features
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The official free App for the ELRO Home+ alarm system. The ELRO Home+ app enables you to easily control the advanced ELRO Home+ alarm system and all of its accessories. Also discover all the ELRO Home+ smart configurations and extensive range of smart home accessories.

Screenshots

EcoStream4 screens
ELRO Home+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ELRO Home+ at every 7 months against EcoStream's every 19 months. ELRO Home+ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EcoStream ships an update every 19 months, ELRO Home+ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
EcoStream versus ELRO Home+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcoStreamELRO Home+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 7 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUVAELRO Europe

In-app purchases

None

EcoStream

No in-app purchases

None

ELRO Home+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EcoStream free?
EcoStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRO Home+ free?
ELRO Home+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EcoStream or ELRO Home+ have ads?
Neither EcoStream nor ELRO Home+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EcoStream or ELRO Home+?
EcoStream ships an update every 19 months, and ELRO Home+ every 7 months. Most recently, EcoStream was updated on September 17, 2026 and ELRO Home+ on September 19, 2026.

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