Regular Power Watchdog vs Smart Propane Scale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Regular Power Watchdog
Monitor your energy consumption with this app. It scans BLE sensors to display energy data and provides alerts when usage exceeds set limits. Choose the correct interface based on your specific sensor model.
- Scan BLE energy sensors
- Sensor-specific interfaces
- Alerts for exceeding limits
- Monitor energy consumption
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Product model: PWD-SP-30A-1337 、PWD-SP-50A-1337 1. Scan BLE which can sensor energy. 2. According to different sensors to choose a different interface. 3. Get alert message when outside set limit.
Smart Propane Scale
This utility app helps you monitor your propane levels to avoid running out unexpectedly. It provides real-time information on how much propane you have, eliminating guesswork and ensuring you're always prepared for activities like BBQs.
- Real-time propane level monitoring
- Prevents running out of propane
- Eliminates guesswork
- Useful for BBQs and outdoor activities
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Never run out of propane again! Flame King monitors your propane levels for you. From now on, you can know exactly how much propane you have in any given moment. No more guessing, no more getting stuck in the middle of your BBQ. Flame King got your back!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Regular Power Watchdog at 3.5 against Smart Propane Scale's 2.4. Regular Power Watchdog also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (38% vs 13%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart Propane Scale sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Regular Power Watchdog asks for nothing beyond the download.
Regular Power Watchdog holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regular Power Watchdog has 174 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Regular Power Watchdog's written reviews are positive against 13% of Smart Propane Scale's.
Regular Power Watchdog ships an update every 2 months, Smart Propane Scale every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Regular Power Watchdog | Smart Propane Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (174 ratings) — better | 2.4 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hughes Autoformers | YSN Imports, Inc. |
Customer experience
Regular Power Watchdog
Smart Propane Scale
Bugs and requests
Regular Power Watchdog
Reported bugs
19 issues- Device will not connect
- App disconnects when phone goes to sleep
- Last update is terrible
- Horrible after update
- No longer works with PWD50-50AMP
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- App won't read if out of town
- Won't scan QR code
- Issue with QR code scanning
- Scanner doesn't work on app
- App is bad
- Will not scan code
- Bluetooth worthless
- Does not transfer data
- App doesn't function correctly
- App stopped working
- No readings show on the app
- Cannot set alert notification
- Newest update disconnects
- Not able to set parameters
Requested features
14 requests- WiFi option for remote monitoring
- Time use with graphs
- Ability to check watchdog from home
- History and data logging
- Timestamp for resetting watt-hour counter
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- Line graph for hourly usage rates
- Dark mode
- Landscape mode
- Ability to turn off out-of-range notifications
- Log for alarms and disconnects
- Manual option for connecting device
- Longer Bluetooth range
- Ability to select which notifications to receive
- Home network connection option
Smart Propane Scale
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Regular Power Watchdog
No in-app purchases
Smart Propane Scale
- 30lbs & 40lbs tank support$1.99
Questions
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