Comparison

Kilowatt vs my PowerTree

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

Head to head
About

Kilowatt

Estimate electric car charging times accurately by selecting your vehicle, charger, and desired battery percentage. Get notifications when your goal is reached and view estimated range. Supports custom vehicles and chargers.

Highlights
  • Quick charge time estimates
  • Personal vehicle garage
  • 300+ vehicle templates
  • Custom charging goals (80%, 100%, custom)
  • Estimated range in miles/km
  • Custom charger support
  • Charging goal notifications
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Kilowatt is designed to streamline the process of determining when your electric car will be fully charged and ready to hit the road. While most electric vehicles come with a companion app, figuring out the exact time your battery will be full after connecting the charger can be a daunting task. Kilowatt simplifies this by allowing you to select your car model, charger type, and charging goal, and then notifying you when your battery reaches the desired percentage. The Kilowatt app offers a range of useful features, including: • Quick charge time estimates based on your specific vehicle configuration and charger type • Personal Garage feature - create and customize your own vehicle models with accurate specifications • 300+ vehicle templates to help you get started with popular electric car and motorcycle models • The ability to set charging goals at 80% or 100%, or even choose a custom goal • An estimated range in miles or kilometers, providing insight into your vehicle's potential travel distance • Custom charger support - add any charger type to match your specific charging setup Your Personal Electric Vehicle Garage With Kilowatt's new Garage feature, you're no longer limited to pre-defined vehicle models. Create custom profiles for any electric vehicle by entering the exact specifications - battery capacity, charging curves, and power limits. Whether you drive the latest EV or have a rare electric vehicle, Kilowatt adapts to your specific needs. Use our extensive library of 300+ vehicle templates as starting points, then customize them to match your exact configuration. One of the key features of Kilowatt is its ability to notify users when their charging goal has been reached. The app's time estimates take into account the specific battery charge profile of your vehicle configuration, providing highly accurate charging predictions tailored to your exact setup. Kilowatt also offers a dark mode feature, ensuring a comfortable user experience in various lighting conditions. Moreover, the app prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any personal data and displaying no ads; all information is securely stored on your device. Ideal for current electric car owners or those contemplating a purchase, Kilowatt is an invaluable tool for understanding the charging time of any electric vehicle in different situations. It is the ultimate app for managing your electric vehicle's charging needs, providing you with peace of mind and the freedom to fully enjoy the benefits of sustainable transportation.

About

my PowerTree

Features
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Die PowerTree App ermöglicht Ihnen den schnellen und komfortablen Zugang zur Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektrofahrzeuge. Sie haben die Möglichkeit schnell und einfach Ihre Ladevorgänge zu verwalten. Die PowerTree App eröffnet Ihnen so den Zugang zu einer Vielzahl an Ladestationen. Übersichtskarte: - Finden sie schnell einen passenden Ladepunkt in Ihrer Nähe (inkl. Navigation) - Erhalten Sie zusätzliche Informationen zur Verfügbarkeit, sowie möglichen Störungen

Screenshots

Kilowatt4 screens
my PowerTree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: my PowerTree at Free against Kilowatt's $2.99. my PowerTree also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

my PowerTree is free to download; Kilowatt costs $2.99 up front. Kilowatt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. my PowerTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kilowatt ships an update every 3 weeks, my PowerTree monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kilowatt versus my PowerTree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKilowattmy PowerTree
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutomatique VOFchargecloud GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kilowatt

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99
  • Buy me a pizza slice$3.99
None

my PowerTree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kilowatt free?
Kilowatt costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is my PowerTree free?
my PowerTree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kilowatt or my PowerTree have ads?
Neither Kilowatt nor my PowerTree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kilowatt or my PowerTree?
Kilowatt ships an update every 3 weeks, and my PowerTree monthly. Most recently, Kilowatt was updated on September 25, 2026 and my PowerTree on September 15, 2026.

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