More to Explore vs Powerpal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
More to Explore
Discover and explore over 600 attractions in Victoria's State Forests. Find detailed information on tracks, trails, and sites, with offline map downloads and advanced filtering for activities and amenities. Stay updated on track news and access helpful tips for your adventures.
- Browse 600+ attractions
- Map and list views
- Detailed site information
- Offline map downloads
- Advanced filtering
- Track news and updates
- Preparation and safety tips
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Discover Attractions • Browse through 600+ attractions in Victoria’s State Forests using a map view or a list view. • Search for a specific track, trail or site you’d like to visit. • View track, trail or site details such as: when the track is open or closed, activities available at the location including difficulty levels and duration, track quality details, directions to the location, a local map, GPS guidance, download for offline use, and the ability to leave feedback. • Share and favourite track, trails or sites. You can access your Favourites from the Favourites mode on the Explore tab. Offline viewing for use at all times • Up to 15,000km² of offline maps of your choice can be made available for offline use when you’re out in the wild and away from an internet connection. • When viewing a specific track, trail or site, you can tap the Download for Offline button to quickly download an area covering that location. • All downloaded maps will be saved to your device, accessible from the More tab or the My Maps mode on the Explore tab. Use filters to find exactly what you’re looking for • Use the filters feature to find a specific activity or track. You can filter by track & trail type, difficulty level and duration. • Track & trail types include: bushwalking, mountain biking, 4WDing, horse riding, and scenic driving. • You can also filter by other map features such as Amenities, Activities and Access. • Amenities include: toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, picnic shelters, information shelters, historic huts, viewing platforms. • Activities include: camping, scenic driving, historic site, significant trees, fishing, horse riding, canoeing and wildlife viewing. • Access includes: full disabled access, small caravan access, camper trailer access. Receive updates on track news • Opt-in to receive notifications about new tracks opening, upcoming events and more. • Read articles about closures, safety information, news and events happening throughout the state forests. Read up on handy tips and advice • Get access to preparation tips, safety guidelines, vehicle access, State Forest information (responsibilities, use), dogs and battery life advice.
Powerpal
Monitor your home's real-time energy consumption and track historical usage. Set monthly spending targets, receive alerts, and get tips to optimize energy use and save money. Integrates with time-of-use tariffs for further savings.
- Real-time power usage display
- Historical energy consumption tracking
- Monthly spend target setting
- On-target and off-track alerts
- Energy-saving tips
- Time-of-use tariff integration
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Wouldn’t it be great to know how much it costs to run your air conditioning? Or the heater? Or the lights the kids are constantly leaving on upstairs? With Powerpal you can see how your energy use changes when you turn on and off your home appliances, so you can take control of how you want to use energy in your home. The Powerpal app reveals your power usage in real-time and keeps track of your history, helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy. With Powerpal you can set a monthly spend target and see how you’re tracking in real time. You’ll receive alerts to tell you if you’re on target, and get some tips to get back on track if you’re not. By combining Powerpal with a time of use tariff you could access cheaper energy during off-peak times. Simple changes like running your dishwasher after 10pm can add up to big savings on your bill. For information about how to order your Powerpal in Australia visit https://www.powerpal.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Powerpal at 70% against More to Explore's 27%. Powerpal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). More to Explore's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
More to Explore ships an update every 2 months, Powerpal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | More to Explore | Powerpal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning | Amber Electric Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
More to Explore
Powerpal
User reviews
More to Explore
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful information for hunting
- 💡 Good for planning trips
- 🗺️ Useful topo maps
- 🆓 Free to use
- 👍 Good start, potential for more
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes phone
- 🐛 App fails to open
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 App glitches and shuts down
Powerpal
From 24 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📊 Real-time power consumption monitoring
- 💰 Helps users reduce electricity bills
- 🎨 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📈 Multiple graph and visualization formats
- 🔧 Simple installation process
Room to improve
- 🐛 Pairing failures with error 403
- 📱 Portrait mode only - no landscape support
- 🔋 Battery dies after 2-3 years without replacement option
- 📡 Limited Bluetooth range and connectivity issues
- ⚙️ Rigid tariff configuration options
Bugs and requests
More to Explore
Reported bugs
39 issues- App crashes when using hunting tab
- App crashes when clicking on location
- App crashes and freezes phone
- App fails to open
- App crashes on launch
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- App glitches and shuts down
- Hunting tab removed in latest update
- App crashes after opening
- App crashes on launch every single time
- App crashes on launch
- App glitches and shuts down
- App opens and immediately crashes
- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or load anything
- App crashes taking iPad with it
- App crashes almost every time
- App keeps crashing upon opening
- App crashes
- App won't open
- App shuts down and won't reload
- App crashes every time I open it
- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes upon opening despite reinstalling
- App always crashes upon opening
- Hunting overlay disappears for deer/duck types
- Tap for more information not working on iOS
- NEWS tab shows 'No Internet Connection'
- Map doesn't load
- Maps missing
- Blank white screen instead of maps
- Map is still blank on iPad
- Map does not load on iPad 10th gen
- Blank white screen
- Doesn't load any maps
- Map area is blank
- App doesn't work, doesn't show maps
- Large areas of nothing on maps
- App closes itself when trying to open
- App keeps tripping out when on holidays
Requested features
10 requests- Bring back hunting tab
- Fix hunting features
- Add more parks and reserves
- Include public toilets and amenities
- Search by dog friendly, distances, waterfalls
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- Pre-defined region downloads
- Drop pins with selectable map icons, title & description
- Ability to persist and sync user data between devices
- Add fishing information
- Add horse trails and bike paths
Powerpal
Reported bugs
15 issues- Error 403 pairing failures on iOS and Android
- App crashes when entering pairing code
- Forced update screen with no skip/cancel option
- Update failures preventing app launch
- Bluetooth disconnections even when device is nearby
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- Inconsistent readings between paired devices
- LED sensitivity issues after firmware updates
- Remote connection setting being ignored
- Data disappearing after app updates
- App not registering zero usage when devices are off
- Poor Bluetooth signal strength (30% max)
- Navigation loop restricted to sequential movement
- Missing readings and data gaps
- Slow response time to power changes
- Graph display showing incorrect zero values
Requested features
18 requests- Landscape mode support for tablets/iPads
- Custom tariff time configuration
- WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring
- Support for multiple tariff rates (EV plans, super off-peak)
- Solar export/feed-in tracking and monitoring
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- API access for smart home integration
- Home Assistant integration
- Demand pricing structure support
- Customizable peak/off-peak time periods
- Multiple user accounts and sharing
- Extended data history (beyond 60 days)
- Date range selection for data downloads
- Battery replacement option instead of full unit replacement
- Split-view support for iPad
- Controlled load monitoring
- Calendar month matching for bill comparisons
- Alert notifications for high usage
- Spreadsheet export functionality
In-app purchases
More to Explore
No in-app purchases
Powerpal
No in-app purchases









