Powerpal vs AirTouch 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
AirTouch 5
Control your home's climate remotely from your phone. Receive alerts for temperature changes and use geofencing to automatically manage your air conditioning, saving energy and ensuring comfort upon arrival.
- Remote climate control
- Geofencing for energy saving
- Home temperature alerts
- Smart home automation
- Pocket-sized remote
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The remote control is already in your pocket. AirTouch 5 is an advanced app to ensure you have access to your comfort, wherever you are. Don’t worry about forgetting to turn off the air conditioning and wasting energy when you leave home with geofencing. You won’t have to come home to an oven in summer or a freezer in winter again with home temperature alerts to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Powerpal at 70% against AirTouch 5's 17%. Powerpal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). AirTouch 5'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.
Powerpal ships an update every 3 weeks, AirTouch 5 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Powerpal | AirTouch 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better | 17.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amber Electric Pty Ltd | Polyaire |
Customer experience
Powerpal
AirTouch 5
Bugs and 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
AirTouch 5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Powerpal
No in-app purchases
AirTouch 5
No in-app purchases
