Yale Access vs Helo Elite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yale Access
Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.
- Smart lock control
- Home security management
- Access for family and guests
- Activity alerts
- Peace of mind
- Compatible with Yale and August locks
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Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is for products available in the U.S. and Canada only. Compatible products include: Yale Assure Locks - Yale Assure Lock with Wi-Fi (YRD2x6-WF1 , YRD2x6-CBA , YRD6x6-WF1 and YRD6x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi (YRL2x6-WF1 and YRL2x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lock 2 - All Models (YRD4x0) - Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Safe Yale Smart Delivery Box August Smart Locks August Smart Keypads Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock
Helo Elite
Control your Helo sauna or steam bath remotely from your Wi-Fi network. Adjust settings to have your bath ready when you are, whether you're relaxing at home or doing chores. Enjoy a personalized spa experience with ease.
- Remote sauna/steam bath control
- Wi-Fi network connectivity
- Pre-heating functionality
- Adjustable bath settings
- User-friendly interface
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Never before has it been this easy to enjoy a genuine Helo sauna or steam bath. With the Helo sauna app, you are always in control. Whether you’re reading in your favorite chair or in the backyard mowing the lawn, as long as you are on your Wi-Fi network, you are able to access all the functions of your sauna or steam bath remotely. Have it heated or steamed up and ready to go when you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yale Access at 4.9 against Helo Elite's 2.0. Yale Access also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Helo Elite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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.
Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 77K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 0% of Helo Elite's.
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, Helo Elite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yale Access | Helo Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (77K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Tylo AB |
Customer experience
Yale Access
Helo Elite
Bugs and requests
Yale Access
Reported bugs
5 issues- App shows incorrect lock status
- Issues with adding/deleting users
- Connectivity problems between lock and app
- Firmware updates causing functionality issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add battery level indicator
- Allow users to remove themselves as guests
- Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
- Provide better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhance app UI and UX
Helo Elite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
Helo Elite
No in-app purchases
