EldStay vs M5Stack AIFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
EldStay
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This tracker ensures your safety like never before. With GPS tracking capabilities that work nationwide, you can check your loved ones' location at any time without worrying about distance limitations. Easily set up virtual fences through the app, and you will receive immediate alerts if your loved ones stray beyond the designated safe area. The tracker provides real-time location updates to help you quickly locate it if your loved ones get lost. This tracker is designed to be sturdy and durable, with an IP67 rating that easily withstands harsh weather conditions. In addition, this tracker provides an impressive battery life of up to one month on a single charge and comes with a convenient Type-C port, making it both reliable and easy to use.
M5Stack AIFlow
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AIFlow is a mobile workspace for building and managing UIFlow2 MicroPython projects for M5Stack-compatible devices. Chat with AI while you edit code, organize project files, upload resources, and run your entry script on a connected device. Whether you are prototyping IoT ideas, teaching embedded Python, or refining a maker project away from your desk, AI Flow keeps the core workflow in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M5Stack AIFlow at every 3 weeks against EldStay's every 2 months. EldStay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EldStay ships an update every 2 months, M5Stack AIFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EldStay | M5Stack AIFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Rontex Technology Co., Ltd. | M5Stack Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
EldStay
No in-app purchases
M5Stack AIFlow
No in-app purchases









