GridCarbon vs UKDB Board Configuration
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
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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.
UKDB Board Configuration
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Manage your UK Departure Boards anytime, anywhere. The UK Departure Board Configuration app gives you full control over your departure board displays directly from your mobile device. Designed for ease of use, the app lets you configure, monitor, and manage your boards through one unified app. Use the built-in setup wizard to get your UK Departure Board up and running in minutes. Adjust board settings, update configurations, and apply changes to all of your boards. The app also provides real-time system status information so you can quickly see whether the data feeds are working correctly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GridCarbon at 12.0 against UKDB Board Configuration's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | GridCarbon | UKDB Board Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Rogers | UK Departure Boards LTD |
In-app purchases
GridCarbon
No in-app purchases
UKDB Board Configuration
No in-app purchases
Questions
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