Helvar ActiveAhead vs ELTAKO Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helvar ActiveAhead
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Helvar ActiveAhead app allows you to configure and adjust the truly intelligent wireless lighting solution ActiveAhead Generation 2. To use this application you must have a supported mobile device equipped with Bluetooth. With this app you can perform adjustments; such as, grouping, parameter changes and wall panel configuration, to the self-learning ActiveAhead Generation 2 system. To configure a wireless wall panel, mobile device must be equipped with NFC.
ELTAKO Connect
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Are you an installer or a customer looking to configure our ELTAKO products conveniently via your smartphone? Our app allows you to quickly and clearly configure settings for programs, functions, and devices. You can easily view and adjust delay times and other functions. The modern user interface operates on the principle: "The simpler the operation, the more comfortable the use." Regular updates keep ELTAKO-Connect technologically advanced and always up-to-date with the continuous expansion of the product portfolio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ELTAKO Connect at every 4 weeks against Helvar ActiveAhead's every 3 months. ELTAKO Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Helvar ActiveAhead ships an update every 3 months, ELTAKO Connect every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helvar ActiveAhead | ELTAKO Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helvar Ltd. | Eltako GmbH |
In-app purchases
Helvar ActiveAhead
No in-app purchases
ELTAKO Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Helvar ActiveAhead free?
Is ELTAKO Connect free?
Do Helvar ActiveAhead or ELTAKO Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Helvar ActiveAhead or ELTAKO Connect?
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