GridCarbon vs Grid Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GridCarbon
Monitor the real-time carbon intensity of the UK electricity grid. Understand how electricity generation sources change and identify times when using power is more environmentally friendly. Reduce your carbon footprint by shifting energy consumption to periods of lower grid emissions.
- Real-time carbon intensity updates
- Traffic light indicator for intensity levels
- Generation mix summary
- 24-hour carbon intensity plot
- Interactive generation mix chart
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track the carbon intensity of the GB electricity grid on your iPhone or iPad Demand for electricity varies throughout the day, and thus, the mix of generators supplying this electricity continually changes. As a result, the carbon intensity of the electricity – the quantity of CO2 produced for 1 kWh of electricity consumed – also varies continually. Deferring your use of electricity to off-peak times, when the carbon intensity is low, can help reduce your carbon footprint. Features: - Data updated every 5 minutes. - Display of instantaneous carbon intensity (gCO2/kWh). - Traffic light indicator to highlight period of low and high carbon intensity. - Generation mix summary showing total and percentage supply by type. - Line plot showing carbon intensity over the previous 24 hours. - Interactive bar chart showing the generation mix over the previous 24 hours.
Grid Status
Monitor the UK's electricity grid in real-time. See a breakdown of energy generation sources like wind, solar, and nuclear. Optimize appliance usage for times of high renewable energy to reduce your carbon footprint.
- Live electricity grid updates
- Breakdown of generation types
- Renewable energy tracking
- Carbon footprint reduction tips
- Optimized appliance usage guidance
Read full descriptionHide full description
Keep track of the GB electricity grid using Grid Status. This app empowers you with a live update of the GB electricity grid, with a breakdown of each generation type, such as wind, solar, gas or nuclear that are producing electricity for your home. You can use the app to optimise the use of your electrical appliances to times when the electricity grid is using renewable energy sources that have low carbon impact, helping you reduce your carbon footprint. More features coming soon!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Status at 100% against GridCarbon's 76%. Grid Status also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
GridCarbon ships an update every 4 months, Grid Status every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | GridCarbon | Grid Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Rogers | Jack McLean |
Customer experience
GridCarbon
Grid Status
In-app purchases
GridCarbon
No in-app purchases
Grid Status
No in-app purchases
