GridCarbon vs Squegy
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.
Squegy
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, Squegy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GridCarbon | Squegy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alex Rogers | SQUEGY LTD |
In-app purchases
GridCarbon
No in-app purchases
Squegy
No in-app purchases









