Comparison

FXC Control vs LinkPower Companion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Change settings
  • Control parameters
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Inverter/charger management
  • System configuration
Features
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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.

About

LinkPower Companion

Monitor your portable power station's battery, power draw, and runtime directly from your iPhone. Features include glanceable widgets, Live Activities, and remote control of DC and USB-C ports. Automate power usage with scheduled timers and configure power limits for your devices.

Highlights
  • Glanceable Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities for Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
  • Real-time battery, voltage, and power draw monitoring
  • Remote DC and USB-C port control
  • Automated DC on/off scheduling
  • Configurable USB-C power limits
Features
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LinkPower Companion helps you monitor and control compatible Link-Power batteries from your iPhone. Connect nearby over Bluetooth, or use optional PeakDo cloud access for remote monitoring on supported devices. GLANCEABLE LIVE STATUS - Home Screen widgets in small, medium, and large sizes show battery level, power draw, and estimated runtime - Lock Screen widgets put your battery one swipe away - Live Activities follow charging and discharging in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen - Readings refresh when a connection is available; iOS controls background updates PERFECT FOR STARLINK MINI Take your Starlink Mini off-grid with confidence. Use the LinkPower app to: - Track remaining runtime so you know how much streaming, calls, or work time is left - Watch live power draw to confirm your dish is pulling its expected wattage - Schedule DC on/off windows to conserve battery overnight or on a duty cycle - Glance at your Lock Screen Live Activity for live status without unlocking OPTIONAL CLOUD ACCESS Sign in to your PeakDo account to link supported batteries and monitor them remotely. Cloud features require an account, a compatible battery, and an internet connection. Nearby Bluetooth monitoring does not require a PeakDo account. REAL-TIME MONITORING View live battery level, voltage, current, power draw, and estimated remaining time. Watch readings update automatically as your device charges or discharges. DC PORT CONTROL Turn the DC output on or off directly from your phone. Monitor DC voltage, current, and power. Toggle DC bypass mode on supported devices. USB-C PORT STATUS Track USB-C charging and discharging activity, power readings, and port temperature. Control USB-C output on compatible hardware. SCHEDULED TIMERS Create automated DC on/off schedules. Available schedule types and capacity depend on your battery model and firmware. POWER LIMIT CONFIGURATION Adjust supported USB-C power limits. Available controls and power ranges depend on your battery model and firmware. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Custom device names and battery-level alerts - Optional Starlink connection statistics on your local network - In-app support requests with diagnostics - Account deletion requests from Settings - Sync your phone's clock to the device - View firmware version and hardware details - Expert mode with advanced device controls - Demo mode to explore the app without hardware SUPPORTED DEVICES - Link-Power 1 (LP1) - Link-Power 2 (LP2) - Link-Power+ (LP+) - Link-Power 3 (LP3) Requires iOS 17 or later and a compatible PeakDo Link-Power device. Use Demo Mode to explore the LinkPower app without hardware. The LinkPower app is an unofficial, community-built companion. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by PeakDo Tech, the manufacturer of the Link-Power hardware, Starlink, or SpaceX. Link-Power, PeakDo, and Starlink are trademarks of their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Visit https://linkpower.app or email support@linkpower.app — we read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FXC Control3 screens
LinkPower Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LinkPower Companion at 3.6 against FXC Control's 2.4. LinkPower Companion also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). FXC Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (20% vs 10%). On price and ads 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. LinkPower Companion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. FXC Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkPower Companion holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of FXC Control's written reviews are positive against 10% of LinkPower Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FXC Control ships an update every 2 months, LinkPower Companion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FXC Control versus LinkPower Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFXC ControlLinkPower Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (28 ratings)3.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXantrex Canada ULCLatch Creative Studios, LLC

Customer experience

FXC Control

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

LinkPower Companion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

FXC Control

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LinkPower Companion

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Pro Lifetime Plus$39.99
  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$49.99
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  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is FXC Control free?
FXC Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkPower Companion free?
LinkPower Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FXC Control or LinkPower Companion?
LinkPower Companion is rated higher. FXC Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while LinkPower Companion averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do FXC Control or LinkPower Companion have ads?
Neither FXC Control nor LinkPower Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FXC Control or LinkPower Companion?
FXC Control ships an update every 2 months, and LinkPower Companion every 9 days. Most recently, FXC Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and LinkPower Companion on November 5, 2026.

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