Comparison

BLUETTI vs Blue

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

Head to head
About

BLUETTI

Manage your portable power station remotely. Monitor real-time energy usage, adjust settings for optimal performance, and receive instant alerts. Schedule charging and keep your device updated with the latest firmware.

Highlights
  • Real-time power monitoring
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Instant status alerts
  • Scheduled charging
  • Firmware updates
  • User forum
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Take full control of your BLUETTI power station with the BLUETTI App! Designed for seamless energy management, our app allows you to monitor real-time power usage, adjust settings, and optimize performance—all from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Track battery status, input/output power, and more. Smart Control: Adjust settings remotely for maximum efficiency. Instant Alerts: Receive important notifications about your power station. Scheduled Charging: Optimize energy use based on your needs. Firmware Updates: Keep your device up to date with the latest improvements. Forum: Connect with other users in the BLUETTI App forum, share your daily experiences with your power station, and gain more knowledge! Power up smarter with BLUETTI—download now and stay in charge, wherever you go!

About

Blue

Monitor your Bluetti portable power station directly from your iPhone, CarPlay, Apple Watch, and Lock Screen. View real-time battery status, power input/output, and internal temperature without needing a cloud account. Offers a free trial with optional Pro upgrade for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • AC/DC charging source detection
  • CarPlay integration for driving
  • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island Live Activity
  • Apple Watch app and complication
  • Home Screen widget
  • Demo Mode for simulated data
Features
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Blue-AC Console gives you a fast, focused way to monitor your Bluetti AC180 or AC70 portable power station — on iPhone, in CarPlay, on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and on Apple Watch. Connect over Bluetooth LE and see battery level, runtime, AC and DC input/output power, charging source and internal temperature update live. No cloud account, no data collection — everything is read and decoded locally on your iPhone. FEATURES - Clean iPhone dashboard with state of charge, runtime, live power flow and connection signal strength - Separate detection of AC (grid) and DC (solar or car) charging, so you always know what's powering your unit - CarPlay menu built for driving, with large list rows for Overview, Power and Battery, plus spoken voice readouts - Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity, also available on CarPlay's Widgets page - Apple Watch app and complication showing your power station's status on your wrist - Home Screen widget with your latest reading at a glance - Demo Mode: see the full app in action with simulated data, no power station required - Automatic reconnection handling and a live Bluetooth signal indicator SUPPORTED DEVICES - Bluetti AC180 - Bluetti AC70 Blue-AC Console is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bluetti. Blue-AC Console is free to try: one free CarPlay session, one free Live Activity session, one free voice readout and one free Apple Watch session are included. Blue-AC Console Pro unlocks unlimited use of all four.

Screenshots

BLUETTI4 screens
Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLUETTI at 4.2 against Blue's 1.0. BLUETTI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Blue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLUETTI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLUETTI holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLUETTI has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of BLUETTI's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLUETTI ships an update every 3 weeks, Blue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BLUETTI versus Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLUETTIBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Poweroak Newener Co., Ltd.Marco Frigerio

Customer experience

BLUETTI

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative24.0%

Blue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

BLUETTI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth pairing problems
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • Incorrect data reporting
  • Forced app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Estimated time remaining
  • Customizable notifications
  • Improved data analytics

Blue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BLUETTI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue

One-time1
  • Blue-AC180$2.99

Questions

Is BLUETTI free?
BLUETTI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue free?
Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLUETTI or Blue?
BLUETTI is rated higher. BLUETTI averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Blue averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BLUETTI or Blue have ads?
Neither BLUETTI nor Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLUETTI or Blue?
BLUETTI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blue monthly. Most recently, BLUETTI was updated on October 20, 2026 and Blue on October 10, 2026.

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