# FPL vs CareToady

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

Both are free to download. CareToady sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. FPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

CareToady 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FPL ships an update every 6 weeks, CareToady every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FPL | CareToady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fpl/id1237328534/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caretoady/id6758789151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextEra Energy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161427573) | [Ayaz Haniffa](https://appshunter.io/developer/924539261) |

## What reviewers say

### FPL

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

**Currently charting:** #205 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


### CareToady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caretoady/id6758789151)

Organize home maintenance with smart reminders, digital checklists, and a secure home binder. Track tasks, schedules, warranties, and service records for one or multiple properties to reduce repair costs and protect your investment.

**Highlights:** Automated maintenance reminders, Digital home binder for documents, Home maintenance checklists, Property maintenance for multiple homes, Smart home inventory logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Professional Plan | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FPL free?

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

### Is CareToady free?

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

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

CareToady is rated higher. FPL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while CareToady averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FPL or CareToady have ads?

CareToady shows ads; FPL does not.

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

FPL ships an update every 6 weeks, and CareToady every 3 months. Most recently, FPL was updated on October 16, 2026 and CareToady on September 29, 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.*