Comparison

GridCarbon vs ORA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time carbon intensity updates
  • Traffic light indicator for intensity levels
  • Generation mix summary
  • 24-hour carbon intensity plot
  • Interactive generation mix chart
Features
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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.

About

ORA

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ORA by Casa Tua offers studios to four-bedroom short-term and long term flexible ownership residences in the heart of Brickell, Miami. Miami, perfectly placed in Brickell. With masterfully curated homes, exquisite on-site restaurants, and an oasis of art and culture curated by the iconic Casa Tua brand, ORA will become the city’s greatest amenity. With our app, meticulously crafted to enrich your entire residency experience. The journey begins from the moment you reserve your unit to the seamless transition into living at ORA, including an array of features designed to simplify your daily life: direct communication with administration, the latest news updates, valet service requests, package management, food delivery pre-authorization, guest invitation links, and the registration of family members, vehicles, & pets. Additionally, it facilitates booking building amenities effortlessly. Our app ensures you're well-connected and fully equipped to enjoy your stay to the fullest.

Screenshots

GridCarbon3 screens
ORA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GridCarbon at 3 against ORA's —. GridCarbon also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GridCarbon versus ORA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridCarbonORA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlex RogersMultum

In-app purchases

None

GridCarbon

No in-app purchases

None

ORA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridCarbon free?
GridCarbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ORA free?
ORA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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