# Simply Conserve vs NIPSCO

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NIPSCO at 26K against Simply Conserve's 706. Simply Conserve's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 31%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simply Conserve against 4.8 for NIPSCO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIPSCO has 26K ratings behind it against 706, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Simply Conserve's written reviews are positive against 31% of NIPSCO's.

Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, NIPSCO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Conserve | NIPSCO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-conserve/id1480321185/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nipsco/id1560716107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 706 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 204 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AM Conservation Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480321184) | [Smart Energy Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062247242) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Conserve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-conserve/id1480321185)

Control your smart home devices remotely and automate their functions. Operate devices directly from your phone without needing a hub. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Automated scheduling, No hub required, Voice control integration, Control multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent brightness and color options
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Alexa skill restored

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 Inability to set time off
- 🐛 Syncing issues between bulbs
- 🔒 No Alexa integration

**Reported bugs**

- Alexa skill not working
- Bulbs losing connection
- App crashing or not opening

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for quick on/off controls
- Allow color customization in automation
- Provide better instructions and support


### NIPSCO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nipsco/id1560716107)

Manage your utility account with ease. View bills, track energy usage, report outages, and make payments from anywhere. Enroll in convenient programs like AutoPay and Budget Plan to simplify your service.

**Highlights:** View and pay bills, Track energy usage, Report and manage outages, Enroll in payment programs, Manage multiple accounts, Secure login with biometrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for outages
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Excellent service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bill payment issues
- 💰 Charges for payments
- 🐛 App down frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Facial recognition not working

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Incorrect due date shown
- Bank account info disappearing

**Requested features**

- Allow payments before due date
- Add outage reporting
- Improve password reset process
- Provide billing statement download


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Conserve free?

Simply Conserve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NIPSCO free?

NIPSCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simply Conserve or NIPSCO?

NIPSCO is rated higher. Simply Conserve averages 4.7 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while NIPSCO averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Simply Conserve or NIPSCO have ads?

Neither Simply Conserve nor NIPSCO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Conserve or NIPSCO?

Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, and NIPSCO every 2 months. Most recently, Simply Conserve was updated on October 16, 2026 and NIPSCO on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*