Grid Connect vs Oricom Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Connect
Control a variety of electronic devices and set up a custom home automation network. This app consolidates control for numerous products, eliminating the need for multiple applications.
- Home automation network setup
- Control a range of electronic devices
- Consolidated device management
- Cost-effective automation solution
- Eliminates need for multiple apps
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Grid Connect is a home automation app that works with a range of electronic devices. It empowers users to setup their own cost-effective home automation network without the need for installing multiple apps on their mobile device for a wide range of electronic products.
Oricom Auto
Monitor your vehicle's battery health, check cranking and charging systems, and track your driving log. Connect a battery monitor via Bluetooth to receive notifications and prevent breakdowns.
- Vehicle battery health monitoring
- Cranking system check
- Charging system check
- Driving log tracking
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Breakdown prevention alerts
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This product is used to monitor the health of your vehicle's battery, to check vehicle cranking system automatically while engine is starting, and to check battery charging system (alternator). Your driving log can be tracked which includes driving time and duration. Connect Battery Monitor to the battery and download the App. Using Bluetooth communication, you can now monitor your battery via your smartphone. The Battery Monitor will send you a notification when you approach your vehicle. It will help to prevent vehicle breakdowns and maximise the performance of your battery by giving you valuable information about the state of your battery. This product is designed to be used on standard flooded type lead acid batteries. It may give incorrect information on other types of battery. Voltage measurement will always be correct on any battery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oricom Auto at 50% against Grid Connect's 32%. Oricom Auto also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Grid Connect ships an update every 4 months, Oricom Auto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Connect | Oricom Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 262 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arlec Australia Pty Ltd | Oricom International Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Grid Connect
Oricom Auto
Bugs and requests
Grid Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices randomly going offline
- App crashing on launch
- Inconsistent device status reporting
- Inability to control devices remotely
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with Apple HomeKit
- Add cloud storage option for camera footage
- Improve scheduling and automation features
- Provide better support and documentation
- Add ability to export energy usage data
Oricom Auto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grid Connect
No in-app purchases
Oricom Auto
No in-app purchases
