Grid Connect vs logm8
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.
logm8
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logm8 is a digital maintenance logging service for automotives. This app will allow you to scan logm8 authorised NFC stickers to access our services. Find more information on our site https://logm8.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: logm8 at monthly against Grid Connect's every 4 months. 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.
Grid Connect ships an update every 4 months, logm8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Connect | logm8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 262 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arlec Australia Pty Ltd | Kazuki Burrows |
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
logm8
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grid Connect
No in-app purchases
logm8
No in-app purchases
