Smartqube vs Protopixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Smartqube
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The Q Energy app is powered by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven energy assets optimisation platform that enables us to carry out predictions, analyse trends and provide insights & tips to help you save on costs and reduce carbon emissions. Customers using the app will also be provided with exclusive green energy tariffs. The Smart Energy app can be connected to the following devices: - Smart meters - Electric Vehicle Chargers - Solar Panels - Battery Storage - Heat Pumps - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Smart Cylinders Features Include: - Monitoring your daily electricity usage and cost - Remotely manage your heat pumps - Control the temperature in each of your rooms - Track your carbon footprint - Get savings on energy bills - Maximise the use of solar energy generated - Charge-up your battery storage when costs are low and make use of the battery when the energy market cost is high - Schedule a time for your car to be charged - Compare your electricity usage and the cost of energy This state of the art app is provided exclusively to Q Energy customers. For advanced analytics and further information on the assets, please use our web dashboard, app.qenergy.ai If youβre not a Q Energy customer but are interested in this service, please contact Tel.: 0161 706 0980 or email: contact@qenergy.ai
Protopixel
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Configure. Change. Control. Protopixel App puts the power to create bold lighting experiences at your fingertips. The app enables you to control every element of your lighting project and seamlessly integrate it with other essential systems, such as sensors or Building Management Systems. Whether youβre working with tunable white or mixing up colors, triggering lighting moods with physical switches, integrating with audiovisual systems, or automating everyday usage, the possibilities are endless! And the best part? No one has to know how easy it is. Use Protopixel App for any kind of lighting project, from everyday environments like offices to unique retail experiences that pack a punch. Whether youβre creating something show stopping for a large corporate space or simply automating turning the lights on and off, Protopixel App has got you covered. The app brings together integrators and end-users with the configuration tools needed to quickly and efficiently deploy lighting. Protopixel app is the configuration co-pilot of the Protopixel platform. It seamlessly integrates with the rest of the Protopixel Software Suite and the Protopixel Brain Experience. This is lighting, simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Protopixel at every 2 months against Smartqube's every 5 months. Smartqube's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smartqube ships an update every 5 months, Protopixel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartqube | Protopixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qbots Energy Ltd | ProtoPixel S.L. |
In-app purchases
Smartqube
No in-app purchases
Protopixel
No in-app purchases









