TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud vs GridPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud
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Save test results from your new TREND Networks VDV II or PoE Pro tester to the simple-to-use TREND AnyWARE Cloud. You can easily access or share your test data across your fleet and produce professional test reports that provide your customers with the confidence of a job well done. This App is compatible with: - VDV II Series (R158005, R158007 and R158008) - PoE Pro (R158006) Test results are stored in real-time on the free AnyWARE mobile app with the push of a button and are seamlessly uploaded to AnyWARE Cloud where professional PDF reports are generated. You can even attach a photo of your installation to include it in your PDF report. Requires a smartphone with Bluetooth v5.0 or later.
GridPulse
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When you plug in an appliance, where is the electricity actually coming from? Most of us never think about it, but the UK electricity grid’s fuel mix changes constantly. One hour it could be 60% wind, and a few hours later it could be mostly gas. The carbon intensity of your electricity can vary drastically depending on exactly when you use it. Same socket, same appliance, very different impact. GridPulse is a simple, no-nonsense utility designed to tell you exactly when the grid is greenest, right down to your local postcode. Whether you are deciding when to put the washing on, run the dishwasher, or plug in the EV, GridPulse gives you the data you need to reduce your personal carbon footprint with just a glance at your phone or watch. Key Features: - Live Local Carbon Intensity: See the exact carbon impact of the grid right now, hyper-localized to your specific UK postcode. - Smart Forecasts: Don't just look at the present. View the daily forecast to see exactly what time the grid will be the greenest so you can plan your heavy appliance usage. - Real-Time Fuel Mix: See exactly what is powering the grid at any given moment—breaking down wind, solar, nuclear, gas, and international interconnectors. - Glanceable Widgets: Includes clean, native iOS Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch complications so you don't even need to open the app to know if it's a good time to use energy. A Few Honest Caveats: - This won't save you money: Unless you are on a highly specific dynamic tariff, your energy provider may charge you the same amount per kWh regardless of whether the grid is running on wind or gas. This app is purely designed to help you reduce your personal carbon footprint. - UK Only: This app uses the live NESO (National Energy System Operator) API, meaning it only provides data for Great Britain. GridPulse is a free, independent project built to solve a simple problem: making the actual cost of our energy usage more transparent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GridPulse at every 2 days against TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud's every 8 months. TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud ships an update every 8 months, GridPulse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud | GridPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TREND NETWORKS Limited | Bence Osvath |
In-app purchases
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud
No in-app purchases
GridPulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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