Comparison

Helios FDR vs Geberit Control

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

Head to head
About

Helios FDR

This application allows users to intuitively customize and monitor their Helios differential humidity control systems. Users can define humidity and temperature setpoints, configure weekly programs for sleep cycles, and log data for up to four weeks. It is designed to manage multiple FDR systems.

Highlights
  • Customize humidity and temperature setpoints
  • Configure weekly programs for sleep cycles
  • Log and export temperature/humidity data
  • Manage multiple FDR systems
  • Define minimum room temperature
Features
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With the help of this app, you can easily and intuitively customize the Helios differential humidity control system (FDR) to your individual requirements and monitor the humidity and temperature curve. The key functions of the app • Definition of limit and set point values for the room humidity. • Definition of the run-on time after pressing the manual button. • Configuration of the weekly program to define desired sleep cycles. • Definition of the minimum room temperature. • Data on the temperature and humidity curve can be logged and exported over a period of 4 weeks. • Management of any number of FDR systems within the app. More about Helios FDR Damp rooms, such as cellars, washrooms and garages, are a major problem and often difficult to get under control. With the FDR differential humidity control system, Helios offers an advanced and flexible solution that combines a control system and freely selectable fan to solve the problem both sustainably and efficiently. FDR continuously measures the temperature and humidity inside and outside. The intelligent control system then decides whether there are suitable conditions for ventilation, so that optimum and resource-saving operation is always guaranteed.

About

Geberit Control

Manage and configure Geberit sanitary products with this free utility. It offers installation setup, operational statistics, cleaning modes, and maintenance assistance for facility managers and plumbers.

Highlights
  • Product configuration
  • Operational statistics export
  • Cleaning mode activation
  • Maintenance assistance
  • Firmware updates
  • Access sharing
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Geberit Control provides users with digital access to Geberit products for simple and efficient management of sanitary facilities by facility managers and plumbers. All app functions are free of charge. In just a few steps, the products can be optimally configured for their intended use during installation and commissioning. The app provides interactive help so that the right parameters are set for the respective constructional situation. During operation, the user can access and export statistics such as usage, flushes and events. Cleaning mode deactivates the system in just a few steps when cleaning is about to be carried out. If maintenance work is required, the app provides support in carrying it out. COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS* • Applies to Bluetooth-capable Geberit controls • Geberit urinal flush controls • Geberit WC flush controls • Geberit washbasin taps (touchless) • Geberit hygiene flush units (HS05, HS30, HS50) • Geberit Gateway (Geberit Connect System) ADVANTAGES OF GEBERIT CONTROL • Simple configuration of the appliances • Read out and export appliance information and statistics • Set up password protection • Assistance with service and maintenance work • Carry out firmware updates • Easy sharing of access rights with other users*. * Availability varies from one country to another

Screenshots

Helios FDR4 screens
Geberit Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Helios FDR at none against Geberit Control's shown. Helios FDR also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Helios FDR ships an update every 7 months, Geberit Control every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Helios FDR versus Geberit Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelios FDRGeberit Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelios Ventilatoren GmbH + Co KGGeberit International AG

Customer experience

Helios FDR

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Geberit Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Helios FDR

No in-app purchases

None

Geberit Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helios FDR free?
Helios FDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geberit Control free?
Geberit Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helios FDR or Geberit Control have ads?
Geberit Control shows ads; Helios FDR does not.
Which is updated more often, Helios FDR or Geberit Control?
Helios FDR ships an update every 7 months, and Geberit Control every 4 months. Most recently, Helios FDR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Geberit Control on November 3, 2026.

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