Comparison

OhmPlug vs The Margaret

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

The Margaret

Features
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Margaret at Riverfront residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device.

Screenshots

OhmPlug4 screens
The Margaret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OhmPlug at 13.0 against The Margaret's 15.1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, The Margaret every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OhmPlug versus The Margaret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhmPlugThe Margaret
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (958 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings958 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB193 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOhmConnect, IncElevated Lifestyles Inc

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

The Margaret

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OhmPlug

No in-app purchases

None

The Margaret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OhmPlug free?
OhmPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Margaret free?
The Margaret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OhmPlug or The Margaret have ads?
Neither OhmPlug nor The Margaret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OhmPlug or The Margaret?
OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, and The Margaret every 2 months. Most recently, OhmPlug was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Margaret on October 27, 2026.

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