HeliEFB vs EdgeVis Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeliEFB
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All-in-One EFB App for Helicopters. Trusted by HEMS, SAR, Police, Offshore Energy and Aerial Work operators. • W&B / Performance • Flight Planning • Flight Logging • Flight Risk Assessment • On Board Documents
EdgeVis Client
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EdgeVis Client is the front end application from Digital Barriers. It allows connection to an EdgeVis Server for monitoring of Video and alarms. EdgeVis Client only works in combination with the other components of the Edgevis system. Please do not download this application if you do not have access to an EdgeVis Server version 6.0 or above. The Edgvis Client is able to: - View multiple video streams on the same screen - Display incoming alerts from remote assets - Show location of assets on a map - Using a tabbed screen to allow multiple activities to be opened at the same time - Store most used activities for quick retrieval When connected to an encoder the user can: - View the video and audio - Control the remote cameras PTZ - Use the Virtual PTZ capability - Switch the input - Access the remote archive - Utilise the Full-resolution retrieval feature
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeliEFB at monthly against EdgeVis Client's every 4 months. EdgeVis Client's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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.
HeliEFB ships an update monthly, EdgeVis Client every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeliEFB | EdgeVis Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | heli EFB GmbH | Digital Barriers |
In-app purchases
HeliEFB
No in-app purchases
EdgeVis Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HeliEFB free?
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Do HeliEFB or EdgeVis Client have ads?
Which is updated more often, HeliEFB or EdgeVis Client?
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