Comparison

PlumeMapper vs Powershop Lab NZ

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

Head to head
About

PlumeMapper

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Conducting ambient odour surveys is easier than ever with the PlumeMapper app! Gone are the days of pen and paper, with PlumeMapper, simply plot odour observations on your mobile device using your GPS location. Users can record Static (timed) and Dynamic (instantaneous) measurements following the European EN16841 and German VDI3940 standards. Intensity and hedonic tone follow the German VDI3882 Part 1 & 2 ranking systems, as well as the EPA Victoria (Australia) approach. PlumeMapper assists you to develop a comprehensive picture of odour nuisance in the area. All your survey data is sent to a centralised location, eliminating the need for manual transcription of paper data into digital formats that are difficult to track. The PlumeMapper suite requires an active account. Go to plumemapper.com.au to learn more.

About

Powershop Lab NZ

This app offers early access to upcoming features for selected users. It allows you to manage power packs, payment details, and view usage and property information. Some features may differ as they are actively being improved.

Highlights
  • Buy Powerpacks
  • Update payment details
  • View power usage
  • View activity
  • Check property information
Features
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Meet Powershop Lab — your sneak peek at the next Powershop app. If you’re a Powershopper selected for early access to Powershop Lab, we’ll be in touch with more details, including how to log in. If you haven't been invited to Powershop Lab, you can continue using the Powershop NZ app or login at powershop.co.nz as usual. In Powershop Lab, you’ll see familiar features alongside new ones we’re still refining. Some things may look or work a little differently — that’s because we’re actively improving them based on your feedback. What you can do in Powershop Lab: - Buy Powerpacks - Update your preferred payment details - View your power usage details - View your activity - Check your property information (Build: 2299)

Screenshots

PlumeMapper4 screens
Powershop Lab NZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Powershop Lab NZ at every 5 days against PlumeMapper's monthly. PlumeMapper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlumeMapper ships an update monthly, Powershop Lab NZ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PlumeMapper versus Powershop Lab NZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumeMapperPowershop Lab NZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAir Environment Consulting Pty LtdPowershop

In-app purchases

None

PlumeMapper

No in-app purchases

None

Powershop Lab NZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlumeMapper free?
PlumeMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powershop Lab NZ free?
Powershop Lab NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlumeMapper or Powershop Lab NZ have ads?
Neither PlumeMapper nor Powershop Lab NZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlumeMapper or Powershop Lab NZ?
PlumeMapper ships an update monthly, and Powershop Lab NZ every 5 days. Most recently, PlumeMapper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Powershop Lab NZ on October 24, 2026.

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