Comparison

PowerMeter vs Xplova Lightning 5

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

Head to head
About

PowerMeter

Features
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1. Basic function page (welcome page/connection matching/technical support)        Welcome page: Once you enter the smart meter app page, you will automatically jump to the next page after the app is launched.        Connection pairing: APP guide the user to open the search for the Bluetooth device, and the search results are displayed in a list.        Technical support: Service users at any time, put customer service functions in the system interface to facilitate user assistance. 2. Communication parameter settings Different connection modes contain RS-485 or Ethernet can be set for different environments. Such as the baud rate, the same bit, the data bit, the stop bit, the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gateway address, Modbus TCP connection port, and other different parameters. 3. Phase line parameter setting Different parameter settings can be made for four wiring types such as 1P2W, 1P3W, 3P3W, and 3P4W. Each setting item needs to be adjusted according to the physical wiring system and C.T. serial connection mode, and should be paid attention to the correctness of the serial connection mode of each interface. 4. C.T. parameter setting The APP provide 333mV and 5A equalizer parameter settings and users can confirm whether the current matches the set value. 5. Other functions If necessary, users can also reset the hardware directly (all parameters are restored to factory settings).

About

Xplova Lightning 5

Features
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》km/ mile 》cruise control 》electric lock 》Searching alarm 》Remaining power percentage 》Speed mode switching 》Headlight&taillight on/off

Screenshots

PowerMeter3 screens
Xplova Lightning 53 screens

Verdict

The call

PowerMeter and Xplova Lightning 5 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerMeter ships an update every 2 months, Xplova Lightning 5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PowerMeter versus Xplova Lightning 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerMeterXplova Lightning 5
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChicony power Technology Co.,Ltd.XPLOVA INC.

In-app purchases

None

PowerMeter

No in-app purchases

None

Xplova Lightning 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerMeter free?
PowerMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xplova Lightning 5 free?
Xplova Lightning 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PowerMeter or Xplova Lightning 5 have ads?
Neither PowerMeter nor Xplova Lightning 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerMeter or Xplova Lightning 5?
PowerMeter ships an update every 2 months, and Xplova Lightning 5 every 3 months. Most recently, PowerMeter was updated on November 2, 2026 and Xplova Lightning 5 on October 27, 2026.

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