PowerCore+ vs Jackery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerCore+
This utility app allows users to update the firmware of their PowerCore+ Pro 10000 portable charger. It connects automatically via a lighting cable to an iOS device, requiring no account registration.
- Firmware updates
- Automatic connection
- No account registration
- iOS device support
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HOW THE APP WORKS You don't need to register an account. Connect your iOS device to the PowerCore+ Pro 10000, then you can update the firmware of it, if there is a new one. HOW TO PAIR DEVICES Just plug the lighting cable of PowerCore+ Pro 10000 into your iOS device, the connection will be built automatically. CONNECT WITH US • Email: support@anker.com • Website: www.anker.com
Jackery
Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.
- Remote device connection
- System status monitoring
- Real-time energy data
- Device control (ON/OFF)
- Family sharing
- Firmware updates
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerCore+ at 3.0 against Jackery's 2.3. PowerCore+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Jackery's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (231 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
PowerCore+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jackery has 231 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PowerCore+ ships an update every 19 months, Jackery every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerCore+ | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.3 (231 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 231 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Jackery |
Customer experience
PowerCore+
Jackery
Bugs and requests
PowerCore+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Jackery
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when refusing privacy settings
- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Inconsistent device status reporting
Requested features
3 requests- Push notifications for battery status
- Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
- Offline mode for remote monitoring
In-app purchases
PowerCore+
No in-app purchases
Jackery
No in-app purchases
