PowerMon X vs DL Dashboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerMon X
Monitor battery levels and performance of compatible devices via Bluetooth. View redesigned log data charts and access improved screens. Requires a physical PowerMon device.
- Redesigned log data charts
- Improved screens
- Compatibility with newest devices
- Compatibility with new firmware
- Bluetooth monitoring
- Requires physical device
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The PowerMon X app adds redesigned log data charts, improved screens, compatibility with the newest mobile devices and operating systems and compatibility with a new generation of devices and firmware versions. The application requires a physical PowerMon device which can be purchased from our store: www.thornwave.com. Please visit us online! If you'd like to test before you buy, click on this link after you install the app and it will connect you to a WiFi demo device located in our lab. https://applinks.thornwave.com/?n=DemoUnit&s=36129e86da98dda9&h=40&c=HzotUykUSvP/Ox0xdUpYVw%3D%3D&k=//////////////////////////////////////////8%3D
DL Dashboard
Monitor Dakota Lithium Bluetooth products and VE.Direct Bluetooth LE Dongle in real-time. Configure device settings, view up to 60 days of history, and receive firmware updates. Explore features with a demo mode.
- Live battery and solar charger data
- Easy device settings configuration
- Up to 60 days of history records
- Demo mode for feature exploration
- Firmware updates and manual updates
- Supports Dakota Lithium Bluetooth products
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The DL Dashboard allows you to easily get live information on supported Dakota Lithium Bluetooth products (or by a VE. Direct Bluetooth LE Dongle). a.Live Data: The most exciting feature! You can get up-to-the-minute information from your battery monitor and solar charger. b.Configure settings: It is so easy to configure your device! With just a few taps on your phone screen, edited settings and changes will be saved at your device. c.Read history records: You can view history/performance records for up to sixty days through the DL Dashboard. d. Demo mode: .View the built-in demo library and explore all of the features. e. Firmware Updates: Always stay up to date. The DL Dashboard includes the latest firmware versions, and when new firmware is available, you’ll be prompted to update. It is also possible to update firmware manually when available. Supported Dakota Lithium Products: DL Dashboard Bluetooth Battery Monitor / Solar Charge Controller
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DL Dashboard at 5.0 against PowerMon X's 4.0. DL Dashboard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
DL Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PowerMon X's written reviews are positive against 100% of DL Dashboard's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | PowerMon X | DL Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thornwave Labs Inc | Clean Republic Sodo LLC |
Customer experience
PowerMon X
DL Dashboard
In-app purchases
PowerMon X
No in-app purchases
DL Dashboard
No in-app purchases
