Comparison

Tasmotrol vs Power Zero

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

Head to head
About

Tasmotrol

Control Tasmota and Shelly smart devices locally without relying on the cloud. Manage devices, monitor energy usage, and customize dashboards for a private and efficient smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Local device control
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Device grouping
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Sensor data display
Features
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Control Tasmota and Shelly devices on a single screen: switch, dim, set colours and view power consumption. Tasmotrol communicates directly with your devices on your own Wi-Fi network. No account is required; there are no servers and no adverts. And everything continues to work just the same even without an internet connection. FIND DEVICES, DON’T SEARCH FOR THEM Tasmotrol scans your network and finds compatible devices. You don’t need to enter an IP address, use MQTT or set up an additional server. YOUR DASHBOARD, YOUR ORGANISATION Create your own views — by room, by device type, however you like — and switch between them with a swipe. Groups let you switch multiple devices with a single tap. TIMERS WITHOUT THE CLOUD Up to 16 switching times per device, based on the clock or sunrise and sunset times, optionally only on specific days of the week. The timers can be easily programmed via a clear and intuitive interface. SEE WHAT’S USING POWER Real-time consumption, plus figures for today, yesterday and the total. Temperature, humidity and other sensor readings are displayed directly on the dashboard, provided your device supports them and you wish to view them there. OTHER FEATURES TO HELP YOU Encrypted backup of your setup, so switching devices is hassle-free. Device lock to prevent accidental switching. Dark mode. Help and FAQs directly in the app. Works on iPhone and iPad. FREE APP AND FAIR IN-APP PURCHASES Two devices and one group are free forever. If you need more, try Pro for free first and then decide for yourself. Choose between a low-cost one-off purchase or a monthly or annual subscription. QUESTIONS? Email us at support@tasmotrol.com. You’ll get a quick reply from a real person. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Power Zero

Monitor and control your smart energy devices remotely. Track energy usage and production in real-time, find ways to improve efficiency, and manage your solar system's status.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy usage tracking
  • Energy production monitoring
  • Energy efficiency improvement suggestions
  • Remote smart home device control
  • Solar system status monitoring
  • Historical energy data
Features
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Manage your Power Zero smart energy devices anytime, anywhere Maximize your Power Zero experience and save battery with the Power Zero App: · Track your energy usage and production in real time with Mobile Optimized Energy · Find ways to improve energy efficiency · Control your smart home devices and remotely manage your Power Zero energy usage · Monitor the status of your solar system in real-time as well as various historical status data

Screenshots

Tasmotrol4 screens
Power Zero3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tasmotrol at 3.9 against Power Zero's 3.0. Tasmotrol also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 41%) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Power Zero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. Tasmotrol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Power Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tasmotrol holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasmotrol has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Tasmotrol's written reviews are positive against 41% of Power Zero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasmotrol ships an update every 3 weeks, Power Zero every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tasmotrol versus Power Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasmotrolPower Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (13 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better40.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBlueTrigger - Software毅 伍

Customer experience

Tasmotrol

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative27.7%

Power Zero

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tasmotrol

Subscriptions2
  • Tasmotrol Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tasmotrol Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tasmotrol Pro trial versionFree
  • Tasmotrol Pro$7.99
None

Power Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tasmotrol free?
Tasmotrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Power Zero free?
Power Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tasmotrol or Power Zero?
Tasmotrol is rated higher. Tasmotrol averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Power Zero averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tasmotrol or Power Zero have ads?
Neither Tasmotrol nor Power Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tasmotrol or Power Zero?
Tasmotrol ships an update every 3 weeks, and Power Zero every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tasmotrol was updated on October 14, 2026 and Power Zero on September 29, 2026.

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