Gridwatch vs Pyramid Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gridwatch
Monitor real-time energy demand and electricity supply sources for the UK. Track current and past consumption levels to understand grid performance.
- Live UK energy demand metrics
- Electricity supply source breakdown
- Current consumption levels
- Historical consumption data
- Grid performance insights
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Get live energy demand metrics for the UK and from which sources the electricity is supplied to the grid. View current and historical consumption levels.
Pyramid Wi
Manage your Pyramid Wi-Fi router remotely with this redesigned app. Easily set up your device, control VPN connections, and adjust network settings from anywhere. Access support and tips directly within the application.
- Router setup and pairing
- VPN connection management
- Network settings adjustment
- View VPN status
- Access help and tips
- Remote device management
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The Pyramid WiFi app gives you easy access to your Pyramid Pi or Pyramid V1 router features, wherever you are. This completely redesigned app makes it simpler and faster than ever to manage your Pyramid device. This app works with all Pyramid products, including the all-new Pyramid Pi product. Information and support can be found at [pyramidwifi.com](http://pyramidwifi.com) or within in the app. Setup: Quickly pair your router over Wi-Fi or cable and get online VPN: Manage your Pyramid router VPN connection or switch location Settings: Manage network settings and explore all the Pyramid features. Easily change network name, view your VPN status, access help or tips, reset and more. Compatible models: - Pyramid V1 (Must be running/updated to 2.8 firmware or above) - Pyramid Pi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gridwatch at 5 against Pyramid Wi's 3. Pyramid Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Gridwatch ships an update every 3 months, Pyramid Wi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gridwatch | Pyramid Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl de Wiele | Pyramid WiFi Ltd |
Customer experience
Gridwatch
Pyramid Wi
In-app purchases
Gridwatch
No in-app purchases
Pyramid Wi
No in-app purchases
