OhmPlug vs LiveFootprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control integration
- Smart home routines
- Device grouping by room
- Energy saving alerts
- Earn rewards for energy savings
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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.
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.
- Real-time carbon footprint reports
- Daily conservation tips
- Personalized smart alerts
- Holistic sustainability approach
- Informed environmental choices
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | OhmPlug | LiveFootprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (957 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 957 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OhmConnect, Inc | Live Building Systems LLC |
Customer experience
OhmPlug
LiveFootprint
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
OhmPlug
No in-app purchases
LiveFootprint
No in-app purchases







