Comparison

OhmPlug vs NLDC Client App

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

NLDC Client App

Connect with the New Life Day Center community. Discover programs, register for classes, and communicate with staff and fellow members.

Highlights
  • Program information
  • Class sign-ups
  • Staff communication
  • Connect with friends
  • Center updates
Features
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This is an app for Clients of the New LIfe Day center here in Lexington, Ky. Learn about programs, sign up for classes and connect to staff and friends.

Screenshots

OhmPlug4 screens
NLDC Client App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NLDC Client App at 5.0 against OhmPlug's 4.3. NLDC Client App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). OhmPlug's advantage is ratings volume (957 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

NLDC Client App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OhmPlug has 957 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, NLDC Client App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OhmPlug versus NLDC Client App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhmPlugNLDC Client App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (957 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings957 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhmConnect, IncChris Primeaux

Customer experience

OhmPlug

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

NLDC Client App

All ratings1 ratings
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

NLDC Client App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OhmPlug

No in-app purchases

None

NLDC Client App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OhmPlug free?
OhmPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NLDC Client App free?
NLDC Client App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OhmPlug or NLDC Client App?
NLDC Client App is rated higher. OhmPlug averages 4.3 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while NLDC Client App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OhmPlug or NLDC Client App have ads?
Neither OhmPlug nor NLDC Client App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OhmPlug or NLDC Client App?
OhmPlug ships an update every 3 months, and NLDC Client App monthly. Most recently, OhmPlug was updated on October 25, 2026 and NLDC Client App on October 23, 2026.

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