MyPropane vs OpticsRE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyPropane
Monitor your propane tank levels and usage in real-time with instant notifications and an intuitive interface. Easily manage multiple tanks, track consumption history, and receive alerts before levels get critically low.
- Real-time tank level monitoring
- Consumption history tracking
- Low level push notifications
- Interactive map view
- Connect multiple tank monitors
- QR code setup
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Experience Propane Management Like Never Before with the MyPropane App – the ultimate tool for taking control of your propane usage! - Sleek & Intuitive User Interface: Navigate with ease through our clean, user-friendly design. Whether you’re tech-savvy or a first-time user, the app is built for simplicity and efficiency. - Real-Time Tank Levels & Consumption History: Always stay informed with live tank level updates and consumption data. Know exactly how much propane you have left, track your usage patterns over time, and avoid unexpected refills or outages. - Instant Notifications: Receive timely push notifications and email alerts when your propane levels dip below 30% or 20%, so you're never caught off guard. - Interactive Map View: Get a bird's-eye view of all your connected propane tanks with our easy-to-use map feature, making it simple to manage multiple tanks in different locations. - Connect Multiple Tank Monitors: Whether at home or for your business, MyPropane allows you to monitor multiple propane tanks simultaneously, offering seamless control all in one place. - Direct QR Code Connection: Effortlessly sync your tank monitor with a quick scan of a QR code, giving you instant access to your tank’s real-time data. - Step-by-Step Installation Tutorial: Setting up your MyPropane Tank Monitor is easier than ever with our in-app tutorial, guiding you through the installation process in just a few steps. Take the guesswork out of propane management—download the MyPropane App today for smarter monitoring, timely alerts, and complete peace of mind! Pair it with the LOGI Propane Tank Monitor for an unmatched propane experience. Make every drop count!
OpticsRE
Monitor and control OutBack power conversion systems remotely. View energy use, production, and historical data. Receive email and mobile notifications for alerts and system events.
- Connect with OutBack devices
- View energy use and production
- Access historical performance data
- Receive email notifications
- Remote control access
- Eliminate site visits
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OPTICS RE is an intelligent platform for users of OutBack power conversion systems, as it allows them to connect with OutBack products (Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 family, RoseWater) and view important information about their system's energy use and production, as well as historical performance and event data. It also provides email & mobile notifications* and alerts, allowing for remote control access, which can help eliminate unnecessary site visits. With OPTICS RE, users can use any internet-connected device to monitor and control their OutBack power conversion systems remotely, providing convenience and flexibility. * Mobile Push Notifications only available for Mojave systems at this time. Features: Connect with Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 Family, and RoseWater internet connected devices View energy use and production Historical performance and event data Email notifications and alerts Mobile push notifications for Mojave systems Remote control access Eliminate unnecessary site visits If you have any questions or suggestions? Please contact our support team: Customer support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center Privacy policy: https://www.outbackpower.com/about-outback/policies-and-notices/privacy-policy Technical support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyPropane at 100% against OpticsRE's 8%. MyPropane also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). OpticsRE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyPropane holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 203 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MyPropane's written reviews are positive against 8% of OpticsRE's.
MyPropane ships an update every 4 weeks, OpticsRE every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MyPropane | OpticsRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (203 ratings) — better | 1.5 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 203 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Centriconnect | Alpha Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
MyPropane
OpticsRE
Bugs and requests
MyPropane
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OpticsRE
Reported bugs
21 issues- Impossible to sign on at times
- App will not work without a password when using Google sign-in
- App is non-functioning
- "Something went wrong please try again" error on login
- App hangs on login screen
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- App stopped working with Radian Series
- App ceased function on all fronts with zero warning
- App is not working anymore
- Cannot login with current version
- App doesn't work
- Doesn't remember credentials
- App is not user friendly and not stable
- App worked and now it doesn't
- App backend decommissioned
- App throws login errors
- App recently broke and is not functional
- App won't let me add any system other than Mojave
- App doesn't show profile or system created on computer
- Cannot see existing profiles
- Shows system already added when trying to add
- Wildly inaccurate data, irregular refresh interval
Requested features
8 requests- Update system list to include Radian Series (historical)
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix login issues
- Provide better communication regarding outages
- Make app user-friendly
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- Allow access to all data in one place
- Offer a dark mode option
- Improve historical data collection accuracy
In-app purchases
MyPropane
No in-app purchases
OpticsRE
No in-app purchases
