Comparison

Smartqube vs CONOW EMS

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

Head to head
About

Smartqube

Features
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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 you’re not a Q Energy customer but are interested in this service, please contact Tel.: 0161 706 0980 or email: contact@qenergy.ai

About

CONOW EMS

This application simplifies the management of power stations for installers. It offers centralized control over multiple stations, task assignment features, and remote device parameter adjustments. The streamlined workflow guides users from website setup to equipment installation and owner handover.

Highlights
  • Centralized management of multiple power stations
  • View global and detailed power station information
  • Construction and Work Order task management
  • Remote control of device parameters
  • Online firmware upgrades
  • Minimalist installation workflow
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CONOW EMS helps installers manage power stations easily. 1. Multiple power stations can be managed centrally, and global information and detailed information of a single power station can be viewed to meet your different management needs. 2. The "Construction" and "Work Order" functions help you better manage your team and assign tasks. 3. Remotely control device parameters and upgrade firmware online anytime and anywhere to improve your operation and maintenance efficiency. 4. Minimalist workflow, build the website - add equipment - hand over to the owner, allowing you to install it easily.

Screenshots

Smartqube4 screens
CONOW EMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smartqube and CONOW EMS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartqube ships an update every 5 months, CONOW EMS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smartqube versus CONOW EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartqubeCONOW EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB151 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQbots Energy LtdGREENZONE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Smartqube

No in-app purchases

None

CONOW EMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartqube free?
Smartqube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CONOW EMS free?
CONOW EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartqube or CONOW EMS have ads?
Neither Smartqube nor CONOW EMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartqube or CONOW EMS?
Smartqube ships an update every 5 months, and CONOW EMS every 6 months. Most recently, Smartqube was updated on September 29, 2026 and CONOW EMS on October 15, 2026.

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