MagIQtouch vs Powerpal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagIQtouch
Manage your home's heating and cooling remotely. Monitor live status, adjust temperatures, fan speeds, and program modes. Offers full control over room zoning for personalized comfort.
- Remote monitoring and control
- Adjust temperatures
- Control fan speeds
- Override program modes
- Full room zoning control
- View live unit status
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Control your MagIQtouch heating and cooling needs directly from your pocket, wherever you are. Using your MagIQtouch Wi-Fi smart app, you can monitor and modify your settings instantly. Syncing with the innovative MagIQtouch wall controller, you can: - view the live status of your unit - turn the system on/off - adjust temperatures - adjust fan speeds - override Program Modes - fully control room zoning An installed MagIQtouch wall controller & Wi-Fi module will be compatible with the below appliances: - Breezair, Braemar and Coolair Evaporative Coolers - Braemar Ducted Gas Heaters
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 MagIQtouch's 14%. Powerpal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MagIQtouch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Powerpal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powerpal has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MagIQtouch's written reviews are positive against 70% of Powerpal's.
MagIQtouch ships an update every 2 months, Powerpal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagIQtouch | Powerpal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 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 | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seeley International Pty Ltd | Amber Electric Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
MagIQtouch
Powerpal
Bugs and requests
MagIQtouch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
MagIQtouch
No in-app purchases
Powerpal
No in-app purchases
