Comparison

RDS vs Helios

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

Head to head
About

RDS

Features
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The KKS app assist the user in decoding systems, components and documents employing RDSPP codes at the plant.So you always know which systems, components and devices you have in front of you and where you are. The general basic RDSPP from VGB Powertect is also inclued for free use. RDS-PP is the further development for the proven identification system for power plants KKS. Compared to this, it provides a number of innovations and extensions, coming up for today's requirements for designation of power plants components. In contrast to the KKS, RDS-PP was enhanced with a view on new forms of power generation, e. g. decentralized plants. The new designation system is based on international standards, especially to ISO/TS 81346-10, ISO/TS 81346-3, related to the structuring principles and the designation systematic. The international harmonization of the RDS-PP and its constant structuring help to avoid errors and misunderstandings during the designation whereby the plant reliability is increased. RDS-PP is - same as the KKS - a common standard for operators and manufacturers of power plants. The world-wide acceptation opens further potentials for long-term cost reductions when planning, construction and operating of power plants.

About

Helios

Features
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With the Helios WSUP app, you can easily create individual switching programs or device configurations for your Helios weekly timer (WSUP). Transfer your configurations conveniently via NFC directly from your smartphone to the timer. Thanks to the clearly structured user interface, you always have an overview of your projects and can manage them effortlessly.

Screenshots

RDS4 screens
Helios3 screens

Verdict

The call

RDS and Helios are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RDS versus Helios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRDSHelios
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIPWARE GmbHHelios Ventilatoren GmbH + Co KG

In-app purchases

None

RDS

No in-app purchases

None

Helios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RDS free?
RDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helios free?
Helios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RDS or Helios have ads?
Neither RDS nor Helios shows ads.

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