Busch vs PowerLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Busch
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The Busch-VoiceControl HomeKit KNX Bridge connects KNX installations with modern smart home ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Matter. The solution not only enables voice control of KNX devices but also allows the integration of Matter devices into a KNX system. At the same time, KNX devices and functions can be integrated into Matter-enabled smart home ecosystems, ensuring seamless interaction between KNX and Matter. This app provides easy setup, configuration, and maintenance of HomeKit and Matter connectivity. Supported functions: • Registration • Device setup • HomeKit and Matter configuration with automatic room assignment • Integration of Matter devices into a KNX installation • Integration of KNX devices and functions into Matter-enabled smart home ecosystems • Import of software updates for the device • Additional configuration options
PowerLoop
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Nie wieder leerer Akku – mit PowerLoop immer eine Powerbank in deiner Nähe. Mit der PowerLoop App mietest du in wenigen Sekunden eine vollgeladene Powerbank an unseren Stationen – z.B. in Bars, Restaurants, Clubs, Hotels, Einkaufszentren oder Bahnhöfen. Einfach scannen, Powerbank entnehmen, unterwegs laden und an einem beliebigen PowerLoop-Standort wieder zurückgeben. So musst du keine eigene Powerbank mehr mitschleppen und bist trotzdem jederzeit erreichbar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PowerLoop at every 4 weeks against Busch's every 34 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Busch ships an update every 34 months, PowerLoop every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Busch | PowerLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH | PowerLoop GmbH Mobile Energy Sharing |
In-app purchases
Busch
No in-app purchases
PowerLoop
No in-app purchases









