Octopus Energy vs LockerThing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Octopus Energy
Easily manage your energy account on the go. Track your balance, view transactions, and handle payments. Get quick help with your account details.
- Track account balance
- View transaction history
- Manage payments
- Get account help
- Monitor billing history
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Manage your Octopus Energy account from your fingertips. - Keep track of your account balance - View your recent transactions and billing history - Manage your payments - Get help with your account
LockerThing
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Save your locker number in seconds. Find it again on your iPhone’s Home Screen or Lock Screen when you need it. • Scan the locker number with on-device recognition, or type it in. • Add an optional lock code protected by Face ID or your device passcode. Codes stay off widgets and the Lock Screen. • See your number in a widget, Live Activity, or Dynamic Island. • Set an automatic forget time or clear a locker immediately. LockerThing is built for gyms, pools, spas, schools, and other temporary lockers. It has no account, ads, analytics, tracking, or cloud storage. Scanning runs only while you hold the read button; no photo is taken or saved.
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Verdict
Octopus Energy and LockerThing are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Octopus Energy ships an update weekly, LockerThing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Octopus Energy | LockerThing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (468 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 468 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octopus Energy | Charles teschendorf |
Bugs and requests
Octopus Energy
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on startup
- Inability to view bills and account details
- Incorrect or missing meter readings
- Disconnection issues with smart devices
- Unreliable push notifications
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to view usage in £ instead of just kWh
- Improve navigation and layout of the app
- Provide more granular control over smart charging
- Integrate with more smart home devices
- Offer more rewards and incentives for energy savings
LockerThing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Octopus Energy
No in-app purchases
LockerThing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Octopus Energy free?
Is LockerThing free?
Do Octopus Energy or LockerThing have ads?
Which is updated more often, Octopus Energy or LockerThing?
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