Comparison

CraftStrom vs BLUETTI

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

Head to head
About

CraftStrom

Easily set up, monitor, and control your home's renewable energy system. This app provides a user-friendly interface for managing solar panels and battery storage.

Highlights
  • Set up renewable energy systems
  • Monitor solar panel performance
  • Control battery storage
  • User-friendly interface
  • Manage home energy
Features
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CraftStrom brings you an easy-to-use solar panel and battery system. With the CraftStrom mobile app you can easily set up, monitor and control your CraftStrom home renewable energy system.

About

BLUETTI

Manage your portable power station remotely. Monitor real-time energy usage, adjust settings for optimal performance, and receive instant alerts. Schedule charging and keep your device updated with the latest firmware.

Highlights
  • Real-time power monitoring
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Instant status alerts
  • Scheduled charging
  • Firmware updates
  • User forum
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Take full control of your BLUETTI power station with the BLUETTI App! Designed for seamless energy management, our app allows you to monitor real-time power usage, adjust settings, and optimize performance—all from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Track battery status, input/output power, and more. Smart Control: Adjust settings remotely for maximum efficiency. Instant Alerts: Receive important notifications about your power station. Scheduled Charging: Optimize energy use based on your needs. Firmware Updates: Keep your device up to date with the latest improvements. Forum: Connect with other users in the BLUETTI App forum, share your daily experiences with your power station, and gain more knowledge! Power up smarter with BLUETTI—download now and stay in charge, wherever you go!

Screenshots

BLUETTI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLUETTI at 4.2 against CraftStrom's 3.2. BLUETTI also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). CraftStrom's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLUETTI holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLUETTI has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CraftStrom's written reviews are positive against 67% of BLUETTI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CraftStrom ships an update every 2 months, BLUETTI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CraftStrom versus BLUETTI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftStromBLUETTI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.9% of reviews
Number of ratings61.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraftStrom LimitedShenzhen Poweroak Newener Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CraftStrom

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLUETTI

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,037 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative23.9%

Bugs and requests

CraftStrom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BLUETTI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth pairing problems
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • Incorrect data reporting
  • Forced app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Estimated time remaining
  • Customizable notifications
  • Improved data analytics

In-app purchases

None

CraftStrom

No in-app purchases

None

BLUETTI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CraftStrom free?
CraftStrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLUETTI free?
BLUETTI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CraftStrom or BLUETTI?
BLUETTI is rated higher. CraftStrom averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BLUETTI averages 4.2 from 1.5K ratings.
Do CraftStrom or BLUETTI have ads?
Neither CraftStrom nor BLUETTI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CraftStrom or BLUETTI?
CraftStrom ships an update every 2 months, and BLUETTI every 3 weeks. Most recently, CraftStrom was updated on October 24, 2026 and BLUETTI on October 29, 2026.

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