# NVS Explorer vs Pacific Power

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NVS Explorer at 60% against Pacific Power's 6%. NVS Explorer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Pacific Power's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NVS Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Power has 182 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NVS Explorer's written reviews are positive against 6% of Pacific Power's.

NVS Explorer ships an update every 3 months, Pacific Power every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NVS Explorer | Pacific Power |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvs-explorer/id373563865/reviews)** | [1.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NANOOS-IOOSASSOCIATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792959921) | [KUBRA Arizona, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397170433) |

## What reviewers say

### NVS Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvs-explorer/id373563865)

Access real-time ocean data for the Pacific Northwest. Visualize conditions from various observing assets, view historical data plots, and share findings via email or SMS. Customize units and save favorite assets for quick access.

**Highlights:** View real-time ocean data, Access 24-hour, 7-day, and 30-day data plots, Share data plots via email or SMS, Searchable list of observing assets, Save favorite observing assets, Display data in scientific or common units, Data plots for tuna fishers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pacific Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122)

Manage your electricity account on the go. Pay bills, report power outages, and receive real-time updates on restoration status. Stay informed with alerts for bill readiness and potential service interruptions.

**Highlights:** Pay bills, Report power outages, Check outage status, Receive outage alerts, View account balance, Payment confirmations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy bill payment process
- 📊 Usage tracking and visualization
- 🗺️ Power outage reporting and mapping
- ⚡ Quick payment confirmation
- 📱 Mobile convenience for account access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Biometric login resets monthly
- 🔐 Constant password reset requirements
- ❌ Face ID/Touch ID doesn't persist
- 📧 Password reset emails missing links
- 🔄 Forced logout after each session

**Reported bugs**

- Face ID authorization expires monthly
- Password reset email links non-functional
- Login credentials not saved despite settings
- Account activation loops indefinitely
- Password validation rejects valid passwords

**Requested features**

- Persistent biometric authentication
- Reliable password reset functionality
- Pending payment status indicators
- Payment history view
- Auto-pay setup capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NVS Explorer free?

NVS Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pacific Power free?

Pacific Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NVS Explorer or Pacific Power?

NVS Explorer is rated higher. NVS Explorer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pacific Power averages 1.8 from 182 ratings.

### Do NVS Explorer or Pacific Power have ads?

Neither NVS Explorer nor Pacific Power shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NVS Explorer or Pacific Power?

NVS Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and Pacific Power every 6 months. Most recently, NVS Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pacific Power on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*