FXC Control vs Netzero for Powerwall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FXC Control
Control and adjust settings for your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Requires a compatible remote control panel with Bluetooth. Consult user guides for setup and operation.
- Change settings
- Control parameters
- Bluetooth communication
- Inverter/charger management
- System configuration
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This application allows you to change settings and control available parameters on your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Please note it requires the Freedom X/XC remote control panel with the support of Bluetooth communication. Please read the Freedom X/XC inverter/charger and FX Remote Panel user guides before configuring and operating the Freedom X/XC system. Ensure that your iOS is updated to the latest version.
Netzero for Powerwall
Manage your home energy system with advanced automation and AI. Monitor your Powerwall's health, detect solar issues, and optimize charging and discharging to reduce costs. Connect smart devices for enhanced efficiency and receive timely alerts.
- Powerwall charging and discharging scheduling
- AI assistant for energy insights and control
- Smart device integration (EV chargers, HVAC)
- Utility rate optimization
- Solar and battery health monitoring
- Automated issue alerts
- Data export and developer tools
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Increase savings with Powerwall automation, utility integrations, and AI assistant connections. Connect your energy devices, monitor Powerwall health, and detect solar issues early. Advanced features require a subscription after a 30-day free trial. - Take charge of your Powerwall. Schedule charging, discharging, and backup settings. Export stored energy to the grid when export prices are highest. Prevent unnecessary discharge during EV charging and improve efficiency. Connect your AI assistant to ask about your energy use and costs, or to change Powerwall settings. - Connect your EV charger, EV, and heating/cooling devices. Pre-heat or pre-cool your home when electricity is cheap, or pause EV charging and heating/cooling during outages. Supports 500+ devices across 50+ brands. - Octopus Energy users benefit from automatic Powerwall charging during Intelligent Octopus Go sessions. Supports Agile Octopus, Tibber, Amber Electric, ComEd Hourly Pricing, and Ameren Power Smart Pricing. Netzero configures Powerwall with live pricing to help cut your bills. - Receive automatic alerts for solar or battery issues. Track Powerwall capacity and degradation to stay within warranty limits. - Get daily, monthly, and yearly production estimates. Spot solar performance issues early. Use the app on your tablet or phone as an always-on home energy dashboard. - Download detailed data, view string-level solar performance, access weather data and developer tools, and enjoy ongoing feature updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Netzero for Powerwall at 90% against FXC Control's 20%. Netzero for Powerwall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). FXC Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Netzero for Powerwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FXC Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Netzero for Powerwall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netzero for Powerwall has 815 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FXC Control's written reviews are positive against 90% of Netzero for Powerwall's.
FXC Control ships an update every 2 months, Netzero for Powerwall weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FXC Control | Netzero for Powerwall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (815 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 815 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xantrex Canada ULC | Netzero Labs, Inc |
Customer experience
FXC Control
Netzero for Powerwall
Bugs and requests
FXC Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Netzero for Powerwall
Reported bugs
2 issues- May not be compatible with PW3
- Diagnostic screen stays black
Requested features
2 requests- stop battery charging?
- AND function on the conditionality
In-app purchases
FXC Control
No in-app purchases
Netzero for Powerwall
- Netzero Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
- Netzero Pro - Annual$69.991 Year
Questions
Is FXC Control free?
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