While Apollo has a wider range of roles, including music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and archery, Helios is specifically focused on the sun's journey across the sky.
Think of it like this:
* Apollo is the overall god of the sun, light, and everything associated with it.
* Helios is the specific personification of the sun itself, driving his chariot across the sky.
So, while they are not completely interchangeable, Helios is essentially a specific aspect of Apollo's multifaceted personality.