Comparison

PowerMeter vs 养花助手

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

养花助手

Features
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养花助手,您的贴心园艺管家。轻松记录和管理您的每一株植物,获取智能浇水、施肥提醒,告别养花难题。内置详细植物百科,助您随时学习养护知识。无论是新手还是园艺达人,都能用它轻松打造属于自己的绿色空间。即刻拥有,让养花更简单、更快乐!

Screenshots

PowerMeter3 screens
养花助手4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 养花助手 at daily against PowerMeter's every 2 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

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, 养花助手 daily. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PowerMeter versus 养花助手: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerMeter养花助手
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChicony power Technology Co.,Ltd.Tangshan Xumaitong Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PowerMeter

No in-app purchases

None

养花助手

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerMeter free?
PowerMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 养花助手 free?
养花助手 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PowerMeter or 养花助手 have ads?
Neither PowerMeter nor 养花助手 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerMeter or 养花助手?
PowerMeter ships an update every 2 months, and 养花助手 daily. Most recently, PowerMeter was updated on September 13, 2026 and 养花助手 on September 13, 2026.

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