Comparison

Elotec IOT vs Vgate VB

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

Head to head
About

Elotec IOT

Features
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Elotec Orion gives you easy and convenient access to your alarm transmitters. In the app, you can monitor status, alarms and other events, view the transmitter’s inputs/outputs, and review previous activity in the event log. For alarms and other important events, you can receive notifications via push notification, SMS or email. Elotec Orion is a flexible solution for secure alarm transmission and can be used with alarm systems from various manufacturers. Alarms can be transmitted to fire departments, security companies and other alarm receiving centres.

About

Vgate VB

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Battery monitor 6 is an application of automobile battery. It can let people know the voltage of automobile battery in real time. It helps users fully understand the battery by testing the starting and charging system voltage. It can accurately record the time of car starting and stopping. All data can be displayed on the mobile phone through Bluetooth. Easy management of vehicle battery power

Screenshots

Elotec IOT4 screens
Vgate VB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vgate VB at every 4 weeks against Elotec IOT's every 6 months. Vgate VB also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

Elotec IOT ships an update every 6 months, Vgate VB every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Elotec IOT versus Vgate VB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElotec IOTVgate VB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElotec AS深圳大城软件有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Elotec IOT

No in-app purchases

None

Vgate VB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elotec IOT free?
Elotec IOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vgate VB free?
Vgate VB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elotec IOT or Vgate VB have ads?
Neither Elotec IOT nor Vgate VB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elotec IOT or Vgate VB?
Elotec IOT ships an update every 6 months, and Vgate VB every 4 weeks. Most recently, Elotec IOT was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vgate VB on October 1, 2026.

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