Comparison

Helios ELS vs TopoBlocks

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

Head to head
About

Helios ELS

Features
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With this app, professionals can configure the ELS NFC mono-tube ventilation system easily, quickly and safely according to the design requirements. How it works Connect your Smartphone to ELS NFC with a simple touch - this works both on the installed device and in the packaging. The settings currently defined in the device are automatically displayed and can be adjusted directly. Another touch updates your ELS NFC with the new parameters. Once configured, parameters can be saved in the app, changed, shared and transferred to other devices – without power and without an internet connection. What can be set? Each ELS NFC offers three ventilation stages as well as basic ventilation and interval operation, each with definable volume flows of 7.5 to 100 m³/h. In addition, desired times for delayed start and overrun times can be saved individually for each ventilation level as well as interval times. Depending on the fan type, the app allows additional adjustments for the respective sensor control (humidity, presence, VOC or CO2). More features • The status overview provides information about the operating status of ELS NFC and displays currently measured sensor values and the volume flow. If necessary, detected problems and contact details can be sent directly from the app to Helios Support for clarification. • The volume flow adjustment can be used to compensate for on-site influencing factors. • Frequently used configurations can be saved in the library and assigned to projects. With search and filter functions, you always have an overview and can share configurations with your team. • The library contains a complete set of factory settings for all ELS NFC models, which can be reset at any time. • All relevant product information, from technical data to operating instructions for the selected device model, can be accessed via the app. Notes • The ELS NFC app is intended exclusively for professionals. The parameters defined in the design must be observed. For further information, please refer to the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the product. • The ELS NFC is configured exclusively via this app. Manual settings directly on the device are not possible.

About

TopoBlocks

Features
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TopoBlocks turns real places into playable block worlds you can explore, keep, and host with friends. Pick a city block, campus, hometown, mountain, or coastline, review the map quality score and 3D preview, then build the world file. From there you can inspect, repair, convert, back up, host a private server, and invite friends to explore together. Core features - Real-place generation: transform roads, buildings, water, and terrain from public map data into explorable block worlds. - Preview before paying: review quality, coverage, area, and a 3D preview before generating the final file. - World-file toolkit: inspect files for free, run basic structure repairs, convert across compatible formats, slim local files, verify snapshots, and prepare safer rollbacks. - Private hosting: choose Starter, Standard, or Pro hosting, deploy your world to a private server, and share the address with friends. - File safety: local diagnosis runs on device by default, original files are not overwritten, and important operations keep traceable new versions or snapshots. Built for - Players who want their neighborhood, trip destination, or hometown as an explorable world - Friends who want a private server for adventures in real places - Creators who need to inspect, repair, or convert existing world files Paid products Real-map generation is charged per project by area. Managed hosting is a monthly auto-renewable subscription for running your private server. File diagnosis, basic repair, local slimming, and some server monitoring previews are free. There are no loot boxes, gambling mechanics, random rewards, or paid progression shortcuts. Data and attribution Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. TopoBlocks is an independent utility that uses open data and open-source components to create approximate reconstructed worlds; generated results are not survey-grade replicas. Privacy Policy: https://topoblocks.txyou.com/privacy Terms: https://topoblocks.txyou.com/tos Support: https://topoblocks.txyou.com/help

Screenshots

Helios ELS4 screens
TopoBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helios ELS at none against TopoBlocks's 5. Helios ELS also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. TopoBlocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Helios ELS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Helios ELS versus TopoBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelios ELSTopoBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelios Ventilatoren GmbH + Co KG就洪 邓

In-app purchases

None

Helios ELS

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TopoBlocks

Subscriptions3
  • Hosting Starter$9.991 Month
  • Hosting Standard$19.991 Month
  • Hosting Pro$39.991 Month
One-time2
  • Neighborhood Map World$2.99
  • District Map World$5.99

Questions

Is Helios ELS free?
Helios ELS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopoBlocks free?
TopoBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helios ELS or TopoBlocks have ads?
Neither Helios ELS nor TopoBlocks shows ads.

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