Comparison

OhmPlug vs LiveFootprint

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

Head to head
About

OhmPlug

Control smart plugs remotely to save energy and add convenience. Automate your home with routines, voice commands, and group devices by room. Earn rewards for energy savings through an optional connected service.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Voice control integration
  • Smart home routines
  • Device grouping by room
  • Energy saving alerts
  • Earn rewards for energy savings
Features
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The official app to control OhmPlug smart plugs, designed to help you save energy while adding convenience to your home. • Easily set up OhmPlug smart plugs using bluetooth and Wi-Fi. • Remotely control appliances from anywhere so you don’t waste energy when you’re out. • Voice control your lights and entertainment.* • Give your OhmPlug a nickname (“air purifier”) that works with voice control.* • Create smart home routines to automate your home.* • Group your OhmPlugs based on which room they are in. • Remotely turn lights on and off while on vacation to increase home security. * Functionality is available via Amazon Echo and Google Home. You must connect your OhmPlug to your Amazon Echo or Google Home accounts. Information may be shared in accordance with OhmConnect’s Privacy Policy at https://www.ohmconnect.com/privacy-policy. You may also use OhmPlug smart plugs to get paid for saving energy in conjunction with OhmConnect, a free service that you can sign up for at ohmconnect.com.* • Set up your OhmConnect account to receive timely alerts when electricity demand is spiking so you can use less when it counts. • Automatically turn off OhmPlugs to save energy and money. • Earn money and gift cards for saving energy during peak usage hours if you sign up for OhmConnect. To get paid for saving energy, sign up for OhmConnect’s demand response program and link your utility account here: ohmconnect.com If you join OhmConnect’s demand response program, your OhmPlug will automatically turn off during OhmConnect energy-savings events for your area unless you program your OhmPlug through the App to remain on or you use your OhmConnect account to opt your OhmPlug out of a specific event.

About

LiveFootprint

Track your environmental impact in real-time with personalized conservation tips and smart alerts. This app promotes sustainable living by helping you make informed choices for a healthier planet.

Highlights
  • Real-time carbon footprint reports
  • Daily conservation tips
  • Personalized smart alerts
  • Holistic sustainability approach
  • Informed environmental choices
Features
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Get reports on your carbon footprint in real time, everyday conservation tips, and smart alerts personalized for your everyday life. The Live Building Systems is a wholistic approach to smart sustainability, so that you can make better choices today for a greener tomorrow.

Screenshots

OhmPlug4 screens
LiveFootprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveFootprint at 100% against OhmPlug's 21%. LiveFootprint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). OhmPlug's advantage is ratings volume (957 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveFootprint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OhmPlug has 957 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of OhmPlug's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiveFootprint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, LiveFootprint every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OhmPlug versus LiveFootprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhmPlugLiveFootprint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (957 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings957 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhmConnect, IncLive Building Systems LLC

Customer experience

OhmPlug

All ratings943 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative74.1%

LiveFootprint

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OhmPlug

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/password reset issues
  • App crashes when adding devices
  • Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
  • Incompatible with 5GHz networks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Widget for on/off control
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Live power consumption stats
  • Dusk-to-dawn timer setting

LiveFootprint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OhmPlug

No in-app purchases

None

LiveFootprint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OhmPlug free?
OhmPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveFootprint free?
LiveFootprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OhmPlug or LiveFootprint?
LiveFootprint is rated higher. OhmPlug averages 4.3 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while LiveFootprint averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do OhmPlug or LiveFootprint have ads?
Neither OhmPlug nor LiveFootprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OhmPlug or LiveFootprint?
OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, and LiveFootprint every 6 weeks. Most recently, OhmPlug was updated on October 23, 2026 and LiveFootprint on October 21, 2026.

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