Comparison

PowerSpot vs OpenHome

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

Head to head
About

PowerSpot

Monitor the wireless charging status of compatible devices, including a unique rechargeable grip for game controllers. Set charging schedules and track power transmission from a wireless power transmitter.

Highlights
  • Monitor wireless charging status
  • Track Powercast-enabled devices
  • Control Wireless Charging Grip
  • Schedule transmitter dormancy
  • View over-the-air recharging
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The PowerSpot app is your hub for monitoring the wireless charging status of your Wireless Charging Grip and other Powercast-enabled devices. Simply place your enabled device in front of a PowerSpot RF wireless power transmitter and monitor its status using this app. WIRELESS CHARGING GRIP Use this app to monitor your Wireless Charging Grip – the world’s first completely wirelessly rechargeable device! Simply click in your Joy Con controllers, then set it & forget it in front of your PowerSpot transmitter for over-the-air wireless recharging. Your Joy Cons recharge from the battery embedded in the Grip, which can also be used as a backup battery pack for extended game play. Get yours on Amazon today! https://www.powercastco.com/grips/ TRUE WIRELESS POWER Powercast is leading the world in real, long-distance wireless power solutions. Pair this app with your Powercast enabled, wirelessly rechargeable devices to monitor completely wireless battery recharging of your Wireless Charging Grip and other Powercast-enabled devices. Additionally, use the schedule feature to set periods of dormancy for your PowerSpot transmitter. THE POWERSPOT WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTER The PowerSpot Transmitter from Powercast provides a reliable source of wireless energy to send power over a distance to devices equipped with Powerharvester® receivers by broadcasting radio waves in the unlicensed 915MHz ISM band for remote power and data. https://www.powercastco.com/products/powerspot/ ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS The P1110-EVAL-PS PowerSpot RF Wireless Power Development Kit for Battery Recharging is a complete development solution for the PowerSpot transmitter to demonstrate its’ battery recharging capabilities and BLE communications protocols. Learn more about the P1110-EVAL-PS here: https://www.powercastco.com/products/development-kits/#EVAL-PS

About

OpenHome

Features
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OpenHome is a voice AI speaker you actually own. This companion app handles setup and gives you full control over your DevKit. Setup your DevKit in minutes Scan for nearby OpenHome devices over Bluetooth. Connect your DevKit to WiFi with real-time signal strength indicators. Audio confirmations let you know each step succeeded. Sign in with Google to link your OpenHome account and sync your API key to the device automatically. Control your device Switch between Personalities you've built on app.openhome.com. Adjust speaker volume. Update WiFi credentials when you move locations. Restart your agent without touching the hardware. Built for tinkerers and developers OpenHome is open-source voice AI infrastructure. Bring your own speech providers. Build custom Abilities that call APIs, control IoT devices, or run multi-step workflows. This app is your remote control for hardware you own and software you configure. What you need An OpenHome DevKit (Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or better running OpenHome OS), a Bluetooth speaker, a USB microphone, and an OpenHome account at app.openhome.com. Questions? Contact support@openhome.com

Screenshots

PowerSpot4 screens
OpenHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenHome at every 9 days against PowerSpot's every 12 months. PowerSpot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

PowerSpot ships an update every 12 months, OpenHome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PowerSpot versus OpenHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerSpotOpenHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowercastOpenHome Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PowerSpot

No in-app purchases

None

OpenHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerSpot free?
PowerSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenHome free?
OpenHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PowerSpot or OpenHome have ads?
Neither PowerSpot nor OpenHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerSpot or OpenHome?
PowerSpot ships an update every 12 months, and OpenHome every 9 days. Most recently, PowerSpot was updated on September 11, 2026 and OpenHome on September 18, 2026.

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