Helium Mobile vs Chronicle (PLUM Study)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helium Mobile
Experience wireless service powered by a vast 5G network and a unique community-driven infrastructure. This app offers a new approach to staying connected, potentially with reward opportunities.
- Nation's largest 5G network
- Groundbreaking people-built network
- New way to connect
- Potential reward opportunities
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Powered by the nation’s largest 5G network and a groundbreaking people-built network, Helium Mobile is a bold new way to connect. Disclaimer: By downloading the app, you are agreeing to the Helium Mobile App Terms & Conditions: https://hellohelium.com/terms-and-conditions * Rewards are a function of network governance and depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, individual activities, network usage, technical and/or operational issues, and network governance. Nova Labs does not provide, guarantee, or refund any rewards and makes no promises, guarantees, or warranties as to their value. See Terms and Conditions for details (https://hellohelium.com/terms-and-conditions). * Taxes and fees apply
Chronicle (PLUM Study)
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Chronicle is a passive sensing application for behavioral research studies. Participants must first be enrolled in an approved research study and be possession of a unique enrollment link provided by the researcher in order to provide data. This application also queries, but does not collect step counts from HealthKit as a workaround to known SensorKit limitations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chronicle (PLUM Study) at none against Helium Mobile's shown. Chronicle (PLUM Study) also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Helium Mobile ships an update every 11 days, Chronicle (PLUM Study) daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helium Mobile | Chronicle (PLUM Study) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noble Mobile | Methodic, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Helium Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Discovery mapping feed isn't working after latest update
- Unable to claim rewards after recent update
Requested features
3 requests- Unlimited data option
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Chronicle (PLUM Study)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Helium Mobile
No in-app purchases
Chronicle (PLUM Study)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Helium Mobile free?
Is Chronicle (PLUM Study) free?
Do Helium Mobile or Chronicle (PLUM Study) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Helium Mobile or Chronicle (PLUM Study)?
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