Comparison

Voltello vs Empower Battery

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

Head to head
About

Voltello

Features
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Households connected to the Voltello App (powered by Village Energy) can add and control devices in their home, like air conditioning, pool pumps, rooftop solar and more. You can see device consumption, keep track of energy spend and subscribe to new smart energy plans. The App can be connected to a customers energy utility where Village Energy is working with them to offer their customers new ways to save money and earn rewards. Anyone can download the App from the Playstore and explore the features available or even use it to support friends and relatives who may not be as tech savvy. Once downloaded the initial sign-up process is as simple as entering some basic contact details and validating the account via a one-time-password (OTP). The intuitive App home screen displays real-time status updates, offers from your utility and quick access to information or support. You can manage and set preferences on individual devices, opt in/out of plans your devices are eligible for, set up device automations, access notifications and support and where supported manage payments and view transaction histories and statements. The App simplifies your energy experience and opens up new and easy ways to improve energy use and spend.

About

Empower Battery

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Empower Energy has released the all new Elektrobank 14 battery system, an all-in-one hybrid solution that combines solar, battery and backup into a single unit. Use this app to monitor your battery, solar and home energy usage and configure the control mode and backup reserve settings for your battery.

Screenshots

Voltello4 screens
Empower Battery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Voltello at every 3 weeks against Empower Battery's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voltello ships an update every 3 weeks, Empower Battery every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Voltello versus Empower Battery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltelloEmpower Battery
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size56 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVillage Energy Operations Pty LtdPowerstream Australia Pty Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Voltello

No in-app purchases

None

Empower Battery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voltello free?
Voltello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Empower Battery free?
Empower Battery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voltello or Empower Battery have ads?
Neither Voltello nor Empower Battery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voltello or Empower Battery?
Voltello ships an update every 3 weeks, and Empower Battery every 12 months. Most recently, Voltello was updated on November 3, 2026 and Empower Battery on November 3, 2026.

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