Comparison

Emerald vs LMCT+

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

Head to head
About

Emerald

Monitor and control your home's energy usage, climate, and safety devices. Track electricity consumption in real-time, set budgets, and receive alerts for emergencies. Turn your air-con into a smart device for remote climate control.

Highlights
  • Real-time electricity usage tracking
  • Electricity budgeting
  • Smart air-con control
  • Remote climate adjustment
  • Smoke alarm monitoring
  • Emergency notifications
Features
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The Emerald app is a complete solution to creating a smart, sustainable and safe home. Use the Electricity Advisor to keep track of your home’s electricity usage in real-time, create an electricity budget to stay on top of your bills and protect your loved ones and your home from fire with the SafeLink along with other great products! AC LINK Turn your air-con into a smart air-con with Emerald AC Link. Whether you’re at work, on vacation or enjoying a walk, easily control the climate of your home with AC Link and the Emerald app. Access the complete functionality of your air-con via your smartphone. - Adjust mode and fan settings - Set schedules and timers ELECTRICITY ADVISOR The Emerald app works in conjunction with the Electricity Advisor to track your energy consumption via your Smart Meter. Once the Electricity Advisor is installed, you will be able to monitor your energy usage right from your fingertips! - Visually track and measure how energy is being used. - Get Weekly Reports to view and compare your weekly energy usage. - View Energy Savings Tips to help you save on your bills. LIVELINK LiveLink Wi-Fi Gateway works in addition to your Electricity Advisor allowing you to monitor your electricity usage even when you are away from home. Upgrade Bluetooth to Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7 monitoring and visibility React in real-time, even if you’re not home Adjust your habits and save money SAFELINK The SafeLink is a gateway between the Emerald app and your interconnected Emerald smoke alarms, which allows you to view the real-time status of your alarms via your phone. - Protect your family by having full control of your smoke alarms. - Ensure your alarms are working with frequent testing at the touch of a button. - Get notified in case of an emergency. - Full alarm event history. - Link quick-dial contacts in case of a fire. - Humidity and temperature sensors. UPCOMING PRODUCTS We are currently developing a number of Smart Intelligence devices that will assist you in your energy saving journey! Keep an eye out in the coming months for our latest products that will work in conjunction with the Emerald app. https://emeraldhome.com.au/

About

LMCT+

Access exclusive discounts at top Australian retailers for automotive, homewares, health, beauty, trades, and services. Discover offers nationwide by searching business name, category, or tag. Participate in Australia's largest giveaways with more winners than any other platform.

Highlights
  • Exclusive retailer discounts
  • In-store and online offers
  • Nationwide search by business, category, tag
  • Automotive, Homewares, Health & Beauty, Trades deals
  • Australia's largest giveaways
  • More winners than other platforms
Features
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LMCT+ — Australia’s #1 Rewards & Shopping App Access exclusive discounts at top Aussie retailers, in-store and online. From Automotive and Homewares to Health & Beauty, Trades and Services — we’ve got your savings sorted. Search by business name, category or tag to discover offers nationwide. Oh — and we also run Australia’s biggest giveaways, with more winners than any other platform. Start saving. Start winning. Only on LMCT+.

Screenshots

Emerald4 screens
LMCT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LMCT+ at 94% against Emerald's 17%. LMCT+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (17K vs 2). 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

LMCT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LMCT+ has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Emerald's written reviews are positive against 94% of LMCT+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emerald ships an update monthly, LMCT+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Emerald versus LMCT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmeraldLMCT+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMERALD PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTDXclusive Tech PTY LTD

Customer experience

Emerald

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative63.2%

LMCT+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1,195 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%

User reviews

Emerald

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Real-time electricity consumption monitoring
  • 💰 Helps identify cost-saving opportunities
  • 📊 Basic functionality works for tracking usage
  • 🆓 Free or subsidized installation
  • ➕ Add household members feature available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📡 Bluetooth connectivity issues and limited range
  • 🔌 High battery drain on mobile devices
  • ⏱️ Slow data syncing and connection times
  • 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems

LMCT+

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Fun interactive features
  • 💰 Great discounts and rewards
  • 🎉 Life-changing giveaways
  • 🤩 Engaging daily activities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency on odds
  • 💰 Reduced rewards over time
  • 🤔 Confusing point system

Bugs and requests

Emerald

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on startup or when opening specific features
  • Smart Actions stop working after updates
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Data not syncing or updating after certain dates
  • Login failures and forced logouts
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  • OTP (One-Time Password) delivery delays
  • Energy consumption data showing incorrect values
  • Heat pump controls showing disconnected when device is connected
  • Livelink setup stuck on 'configuring' screen
  • App crashes when selecting Electricity Adviser
  • Temperature adjustment feature removed after update
  • Smart Actions button unclickable
  • Electricity Advisor won't open or display data
  • App hangs and becomes unresponsive
  • Bluetooth not visible to device despite being paired
  • Data fetching stopped after July 31, 2025
  • Reverse cycle AC controller library missing
  • App loses product data after reinstall
  • iOS 17 compatibility issues

Requested features

19 requests
  • Support for 3-tier and multi-tier tariff structures
  • WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth only
  • Advanced smart actions with conditional triggers
  • Ability to set mode (boost/silent) in smart actions
  • Scheduled automation based on water temperature/capacity
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  • API access for third-party integrations
  • Temperature adjustment controls for heat pump
  • Solar panel production monitoring
  • Larger, more readable text and improved UI
  • Per-second or 10-minute granularity reporting
  • Server-side smart action processing
  • Support for free electricity periods (solar sponge plans)
  • Ability to change peak/off-peak times manually
  • Battery replacement notifications
  • Dark mode and improved visual design
  • Monthly power usage tracking in kWh
  • Grid export monitoring for solar users
  • Thermostat temperature scheduling
  • Better graph visualization with clear day delineation

LMCT+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account sync problems
  • Entries not showing up correctly
  • Inconsistent app performance and stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • More mini-games and interactive features
  • Ability to track entry history and odds
  • Improved payment and subscription management
  • Leaderboards and social features
  • Better notifications for upcoming draws

In-app purchases

None

Emerald

No in-app purchases

None

LMCT+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emerald free?
Emerald is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LMCT+ free?
LMCT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Emerald or LMCT+?
LMCT+ is rated higher. Emerald averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LMCT+ averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do Emerald or LMCT+ have ads?
Neither Emerald nor LMCT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emerald or LMCT+?
Emerald ships an update monthly, and LMCT+ fortnightly. Most recently, Emerald was updated on September 30, 2026 and LMCT+ on October 16, 2026.

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