Comparison

GridCarbon vs Squegy

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

Squegy

Features
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Squegy connects you with skilled, verified local artisans for all your home and professional service needs. Whether you need a plumber, electrician, cleaner, or any other skilled tradesperson, Squegy makes it simple to find, book, and manage services from your phone. WHY SQUEGY? • Browse a wide range of home and professional services • View detailed artisan profiles and ratings • Select your preferred date and time • Confirm and track your bookings in real time • Pay securely through your in-app wallet • Cancel or reschedule with ease • Rate and review your service provider • Receive notifications at every step HOW IT WORKS - Browse services or search for what you need - Choose an artisan and pick a convenient time - Confirm your booking and pay securely - Track your service and leave a review Squegy is built for people who value their time and want quality service at their fingertips. No more endless searching or unreliable referrals, just trusted professionals, booked in minutes.

Screenshots

GridCarbon3 screens
Squegy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squegy at every 9 days against GridCarbon's every 4 months. GridCarbon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridCarbon ships an update every 4 months, Squegy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GridCarbon versus Squegy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridCarbonSquegy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlex RogersSQUEGY LTD

In-app purchases

None

GridCarbon

No in-app purchases

None

Squegy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridCarbon free?
GridCarbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squegy free?
Squegy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GridCarbon or Squegy have ads?
Neither GridCarbon nor Squegy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridCarbon or Squegy?
GridCarbon ships an update every 4 months, and Squegy every 9 days. Most recently, GridCarbon was updated on October 7, 2026 and Squegy on September 30, 2026.

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