Comparison

Powersensor vs Richmond SmartR Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Powersensor

Monitor your home's energy consumption and solar generation in real-time. Make informed decisions about energy usage, optimize solar self-consumption, and reduce electricity bills. DIY installation is quick and easy.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy data tracking
  • Solar generation and consumption monitoring
  • Appliance-level energy usage insights
  • DIY wireless installation
  • Maximizes solar self-consumption
  • Reduces energy bills
Features
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Thinking of getting solar or already have solar installed? Powersensor helps you save on your home energy bills and supports you throughout your energy transition journey. Track your solar generation, export, and consumption energy data down to an appliance level. Make an informed decision based on your home's energy usage before you install or upgrade your solar. Join over 1,000 Australian households using Powersensor to save on their energy bills with ease. Maximise your solar self-consumption and make the most of your solar investment. If you haven't already purchased your DIY install solar monitor yet, find a stockist at powersensor.com.au/buy. --- *View your energy data in real-time, with no ongoing costs* View live and historic trends of whole-of-house or individual appliance energy consumption in our free mobile app, no subscriptions required. *Change how you use appliances or replace old appliances* See which appliances consume the most energy. Use data to determine if an old, inefficient appliance should be replaced. Purchase an additional WiFi plug to easily extend and monitor more appliances. *Maximise your solar generation* View live and historic trends of solar generation. Time the running of your loads to maximise your solar savings. Identify when your solar panels need to be cleaned or replaced. *Wireless DIY install in 15 minutes* No electricians and site inspections required. No need to disrupt your energy supply or go near any dangerous, live wires. Install Powersensor by yourself within 15 minutes - no tools required! --- This app will help guide you step by step through the DIY installation of your Powersensor solar and energy monitors, and give you access to your energy data in real-time. Note: This app requires a Powersensor Solution to function. See where to buy Powersensor at powersensor.com.au/buy. Powersensor is a product proudly designed in Melbourne, Australia.

About

Richmond SmartR Home

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Take control of your home from the gate to your front door with the Richmond SmartR Home app. Connect your SmartR Home products and keep your smart home connected all in one place. β€’ Your products in one place – connect your gate opener and smart devcies such as cameras, doorbell, and alarms in one convenient location β€’ Control your products with popular voice assistants to include them β€’ Quick links to support – lodge tickets and contact the Richmond team for help with your system β€’ Control multiple devices with a single app – all your smart home products in one location β€’ Remote control - control your home on the go remotely within the app β€’ Easy connection – add and grow your home by quickly adding all your products in one convenient location

Screenshots

Powersensor4 screens
Richmond SmartR Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Powersensor at every 5 weeks against Richmond SmartR Home's every 12 months. Richmond SmartR Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Powersensor ships an update every 5 weeks, Richmond SmartR Home every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Powersensor versus Richmond SmartR Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowersensorRichmond SmartR Home
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews57.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size96 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiUS ComputingRICHMOND ENGINEERING CO. VIC. PTY. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Powersensor

No in-app purchases

None

Richmond SmartR Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powersensor free?
Powersensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Richmond SmartR Home free?
Richmond SmartR Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Powersensor or Richmond SmartR Home have ads?
Neither Powersensor nor Richmond SmartR Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Powersensor or Richmond SmartR Home?
Powersensor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Richmond SmartR Home every 12 months. Most recently, Powersensor was updated on October 12, 2026 and Richmond SmartR Home on October 6, 2026.

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