Power Zero vs WeldGauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power Zero
Monitor and control your smart energy devices remotely. Track energy usage and production in real-time, find ways to improve efficiency, and manage your solar system's status.
- Real-time energy usage tracking
- Energy production monitoring
- Energy efficiency improvement suggestions
- Remote smart home device control
- Solar system status monitoring
- Historical energy data
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Manage your Power Zero smart energy devices anytime, anywhere Maximize your Power Zero experience and save battery with the Power Zero App: · Track your energy usage and production in real time with Mobile Optimized Energy · Find ways to improve energy efficiency · Control your smart home devices and remotely manage your Power Zero energy usage · Monitor the status of your solar system in real-time as well as various historical status data
WeldGauge
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WeldGauge turns your iPhone into a portable weld inspection station. Capture a photo of any weld, calibrate it against a known reference, and measure imperfections directly on-screen — with instant pass/fail evaluation against EN ISO 5817. WHAT MAKES WELDGAUGE UNIQUE Unlike generic measurement or photo annotation apps, WeldGauge is purpose-built for welding quality control. It combines calibrated dimensional measurement with built-in welding standards evaluation in a single workflow — something previously only possible with dedicated lab equipment or desktop software. CAPTURE & IMPORT • Built-in camera with up to 20× zoom for close-up weld detail • Import existing photos from your library • Automatic background removal to isolate the weld profile • 45° rotation for angled weld orientations CALIBRATE • Place any known reference (ruler, gauge block, coin) in the photo • Draw a calibration line and enter the real-world dimension • The app calculates a precise pixel-to-millimeter ratio • Re-calibrate anytime without losing measurements MEASURE • Tap to measure linear distances on the calibrated image • Measure reinforcement height, undercut depth, misalignment, throat thickness, and more • Pan, zoom, and rotate freely while measuring • Edge detection overlay highlights weld boundaries automatically EVALUATE AGAINST EN ISO 5817 • Select the imperfection type (502, 504, 507, 508, 5011, 5213, 512) • Enter wall thickness and weld width • Instant evaluation against quality levels B, C, and D • Clear pass/fail result for each level • Built-in reference guide with illustrations for every imperfection type PIPE FITTINGS LIBRARY • Searchable database of standard pipe fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, caps) • Dimensions and specifications for quick field reference • Filter by type and nominal size PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Organize inspections into projects with metadata • Store weld number, location, welder ID, and notes • Multiple measurements per project • All data persists locally — nothing is uploaded EXPORT & REPORTING • Export measurement results as structured reports • Share annotated photos with measurement overlays • PDF and CSV output for documentation FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE • Every feature works without an internet connection • Zero data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no accounts • All photos and data stay on your device • Perfect for field inspections in remote locations WHO IS IT FOR • Welding inspectors (CWI, IWI, CSWIP) • Quality control engineers • Fabrication shop supervisors • Welding students and trainees • Anyone who needs quick, standards-based weld evaluation on site WeldGauge replaces the workflow of "take a photo → transfer to PC → open CAD software → measure → look up the standard → calculate." Now it's one app, one device, one minute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Power Zero at Free against WeldGauge's $4.99. Power Zero also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). WeldGauge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On 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
Power Zero is free to download; WeldGauge costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Power Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, WeldGauge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Power Zero | WeldGauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 毅 伍 | 宁 王 |
In-app purchases
Power Zero
No in-app purchases
WeldGauge
No in-app purchases








