Alpha+ vs VantageOne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha+
This app helps elevator mechanics interact with Lykos and Lobos controllers. It provides details on alarms and faults, suggests remedies, and allows for software updates on compatible controllers.
- View alarm and fault descriptions
- Access remedy information
- Read extra bytes
- Update Lykos controller software
- Update Lobos controller software
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The Alpha+ App was designed to help elevator mechanics simplify their interaction with the Lykos and Lobos elevator controllers. Users can view alarm and fault descriptions, remedies, and extra bytes, and update software on their Lykos and Lobos Controllers.
VantageOne
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Vantage One securely connect to BLE-enabled controllers using their iOS device. With Vantage One, you can: • Perform firmware upgrades directly from your mobile device. • Retrieve configuration files from the controller and share them via email. • Check for the latest firmware stored in Microsoft Azure and upgrade the controller seamlessly. • Upload configuration files to the Azure Cloud for secure storage and post-processing. Secure communication is ensured through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with device pairing, authentication, and whitelisting, so only authorized devices can access the controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha+ at monthly against VantageOne's every 9 months. 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.
Alpha+ ships an update monthly, VantageOne every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha+ | VantageOne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Elevator Control, Inc | GAL Manufacturing Company, LLC |
In-app purchases
Alpha+
No in-app purchases
VantageOne
No in-app purchases
