Comparison

Anker Power vs Perception

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

Head to head
About

Anker Power

Remotely manage and monitor your Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage, and solar devices. Control output, check status, and perform over-the-air updates for a smarter energy experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Adjust output power
  • Turn devices on/off
Features
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Use the Anker Power app to connect, control, view, and update your supported Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage devices, photovoltaics, and other devices for a smarter experience.. -Control your devices anytime and anywhere Easily adjust the output power of each device and control the device remotely. -View the status of a device at a glance Check the status of each device and turn the device on or off accordingly. -Easily and quickly update your devices Obtain over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates for Anker products. Supported devices: 767 PowerHouse MI60 Microinverter Powered Cooler 30 Powered Cooler 40 Powered Cooler 50 SOLIX F1200 MI80 Microinverter(BLE) Prime Power Bank SOLIX E1600 Solarbank SOLIX F2600 SOLIX F1500 SOLIX C1000 SOLIX C800 SOLIX C800 Plus SOLIX F3800 0W Output Switch SOLIX C800X Home Power Panel Double Power Hub Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro SOLIX P1 Meter Smart Meter SOLIX F2000 Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus SOLIX C300 SOLIX C300 DC SOLIX C300X Smart Plug 160W Prime Charger 250W Prime Charger 240W Charging Station SOLIX C300X DC SOLIX C200(X) SOLIX C200 DC SOLIX C200X DC Solarbank 2 E1600 AC SOLIX Everfrost 2 40L Electric Cooler SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler SOLIX F3800 Plus SOLIX Everfrost 2 23 Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro SOLIX F3000 SOLIX V1 Smart EV Charger 26K Prime Power Bank 20K Prime Power Bank 150W Charging Base SOLIX Alternator Charger Anker SOLIX E10 Power Dock Smart Generator 5500

About

Perception

View and manage TeslaCam and Sentry Mode footage with multi-angle playback and telemetry overlays. Trim, share, and organize your video clips efficiently, keeping your data private on your devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera view (incl. B-Pillar)
  • Telemetry data overlays (speed, steering, etc.)
  • Event trimming and zooming
  • World Map event location
  • Seamless event import
  • Search events by location/type
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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Exclusive to Perception: watch all TeslaCam angles at once (incl. B-Pillar), see telemetry overlays, and import any event without importing the whole drive - optimised perfectly for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Effortlessly view, manage, trim, and share your TeslaCam & Sentry Mode footage & telemetry. Fast multi-angle playback, powerful tools - and your footage stays on your devices. Exclusive to Perception: • Watch all angles at the same time with our multi-camera view (including support for B Pillar cameras!) • View telemetry data from your TeslaCam event - including speed, steering angles, pedal presses, gears & self-driving states • Edit events with trim and zoom, and manage clips to keep only what matters • See where events happened on Perception's World Map • Seamlessly import any event you want - no need to import the entire drive! • Search events by location & event type • Scrub smoothly, with 0.25x to 5x playback speeds • Easily manage events with intuitive filtering & deletion • Import from non-USB drive sources - like TeslaUSB, NAS drives & iCloud / other cloud storage sources Perception’s Promise: • We offer the highest quality TeslaCam experience on iOS / iPadOS / macOS - you just need your TeslaCam events! • Your feedback and wishes granted - we prioritise our feature development based on your requests, and we deal with issues quickly • Your data is yours - we never take your event data, it stays on your devices only • We keep Perception up-to-date with new TeslaCam functionality, and have made regular updates since 2023. What Tesla Owners Are Saying: 5* “…Video playback is fast, and the app allows you to switch between different camera angles effortlessly. The ability to quickly scrub through footage and pinpoint specific events saves a lot of time. Additionally, the app supports high-quality video playback and doesn’t compromise on clarity. I also appreciated the option to export clips or save them for later viewing. Key feature is ability to decide resolution for export in grid mode and also able to select the section to crop out…” Perception Premium - Export & Save: Try Perception for 14 days for free: no sign-up, no commitment, no purchase required. Your trial starts automatically when you add your first event. Premium unlocks: • All export features (including Grid Export, social-friendly formats, and RAW options) • Save clips on-device for anytime access without plugging in your USB • More pro tools for sharing and archiving your footage After 14 days, Perception Premium is required to use all functionality. One-time purchases or subscriptions available - your kind support makes future updates possible and funds our team! Important to know: • USB adapter may be required (some iPhone/iPad setups need an adapter with power input). • If importing from iCloud, download the event locally first. • Certain features require car firmware updates / specific car models. Learn more: https://perception.vision Download Perception Today & Take Control of Your Footage ————————————————————————— Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. We are not part of or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Subscription disclaimer: A purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription in Settings within Perception. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see https://perception.vision. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anker Power4 screens
Perception4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anker Power at 4.5 against Perception's 4.0. Anker Power also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Perception sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Anker Power asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anker Power holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker Power has 1.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Anker Power's written reviews are positive against 56% of Perception's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anker Power ships an update fortnightly, Perception every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Anker Power versus Perception: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnker PowerPerception
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better4.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better10
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size723 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Mobile Life LLCPeslo Studios LTD

Customer experience

Anker Power

All ratings1,397 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative22.4%

Perception

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Anker Power

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Firmware update issues
  • Bluetooth disconnection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Customizable charge limits
  • Time-of-use scheduling
  • Improved app performance

Perception

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Anker Power

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Perception

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Perception$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Perception$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Perception$59.99

Questions

Is Anker Power free?
Anker Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perception free?
Perception is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anker Power or Perception?
Anker Power is rated higher. Anker Power averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Perception averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Anker Power or Perception have ads?
Perception shows ads; Anker Power does not.
Which is updated more often, Anker Power or Perception?
Anker Power ships an update fortnightly, and Perception every 10 days. Most recently, Anker Power was updated on October 21, 2026 and Perception on October 3, 2026.

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