Comparison

KVM Wireless vs WattGuru

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

Head to head
About

KVM Wireless

This utility app allows users to receive and record KVM readings in real-time on their iOS devices. It facilitates easy data collection, sharing, and provides graphical representations of test results. Connect wirelessly to multiple devices for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • Real-time KVM reading reception
  • Record, save, and share data
  • WiFi connection to KVM device
  • Connect to multiple KVMs
  • Graphical representation of readings
  • Display of RMS, Peak, DC, and frequency
Features
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The KVM Wireless App lets you receive your KVM readings in real-time to your iOS device. Users can record, save and share their KVM data to make data collection easier and more efficient. Features: - WiFi connection to the device - Connect to multiple KVM's from the same iOS device - Share collected data - Graphical representation of test readings - Displays RMS, Peak, Peak/sqrt 2, DC, Crest factor and frequency

About

WattGuru

Features
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WattGuru turns your iPhone, iPad and Mac into a practical toolbox for electricity and energy. Calculate values, document meter readings and save calculation cases clearly – without a WattGuru account, advertising or tracking. ELECTRICAL TOOLS - Ohm's law from any two known values - Power and current for DC, single-phase AC and three-phase AC - Cable cross-section, voltage drop and maximum cable length - Energy, runtime, battery charging and consumption costs - Series and parallel resistor networks plus voltage dividers - Conversion of electrical units METERS AND COSTS Record household, sub, appliance, generation and storage meters. Log standard and off-peak readings, follow consumption and costs in charts, and exchange your own data using CSV when needed. PROJECTS AND REFERENCE Save calculator results together with inputs and assumptions in projects. The built-in reference explains voltage, current, power, energy, cables, protective measures and safe measurement in clear language. PRIVATE AND AVAILABLE ACROSS DEVICES Your data stays on your device by default. Optional iCloud sync keeps meters, tariffs and projects in step across your own Apple devices. cgNetsphere does not receive this content. WattGuru includes no advertising, tracking or analytics services. WattGuru is a calculation, planning and documentation aid. Work on electrical installations must be carried out by qualified people. Applicable standards, protective measures and manufacturer instructions always take precedence.

Screenshots

KVM Wireless3 screens
WattGuru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KVM Wireless at none against WattGuru's 1. KVM Wireless also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 17.6). WattGuru's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WattGuru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KVM Wireless asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KVM Wireless ships an update every 2 months, WattGuru fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KVM Wireless versus WattGuru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKVM WirelessWattGuru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubbell IncMichael Caklec

In-app purchases

None

KVM Wireless

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WattGuru

One-time1
  • WattGuru Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is KVM Wireless free?
KVM Wireless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WattGuru free?
WattGuru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KVM Wireless or WattGuru have ads?
Neither KVM Wireless nor WattGuru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KVM Wireless or WattGuru?
KVM Wireless ships an update every 2 months, and WattGuru fortnightly. Most recently, KVM Wireless was updated on September 7, 2026 and WattGuru on September 9, 2026.

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