# FPL vs RipGuard

The clearest difference is rating: RipGuard at 5.0 against FPL's 4.5. FPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (23K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RipGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. FPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

RipGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FPL has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FPL ships an update every 6 weeks, RipGuard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FPL | RipGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fpl/id1237328534/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripguard-rip-current-detector/id6741720064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextEra Energy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161427573) | [Exsolia Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790554248) |

## What reviewers say

### FPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fpl/id1237328534)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your electricity account securely with biometric login. Report outages, track restoration, and receive bill notifications. Monitor energy usage and view projected costs.

**Highlights:** Biometric account access, Report and track power outages, Real-time bill notifications, Projected monthly bill amounts, Energy usage tracking, View and download bills, Account profile management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Efficient app performance
- 💡 Useful features like usage tracking and billing
- 🔒 Secure login and account management
- 📈 Helpful data visualization and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow app response times
- 🔒 Overly restrictive security measures for some users
- 💸 Concerns about high electricity rates and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Unreliable app performance and stability
- Inaccurate or missing data in usage and billing sections

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization and personalization options
- Improve outage reporting and restoration updates
- Provide more detailed usage history and forecasting
- Offer better support and communication channels


### RipGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripguard-rip-current-detector/id6741720064)

This app uses AI to detect dangerous rip currents at the beach in real-time using your device's camera. It provides a live map of reported currents and allows users to contribute their own findings, offering peace of mind for beachgoers.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rip current detection, Real-time camera scanning, Offline detection capability, Live rip current map, Crowdsourced alerts, User-submitted reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FPL free?

FPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RipGuard free?

RipGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FPL or RipGuard?

RipGuard is rated higher. FPL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while RipGuard averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FPL or RipGuard have ads?

Neither FPL nor RipGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FPL or RipGuard?

FPL ships an update every 6 weeks, and RipGuard every 2 months. Most recently, FPL was updated on October 13, 2026 and RipGuard on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*