Brownout vs Omada Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brownout
Easily check Japan's electricity demand forecast across 10 regions. View actual demand, forecasts, and supply capacity with clear daily line charts. Stay informed about the power situation from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
- Electricity demand forecasts for 10 Japanese regions
- Actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity charts
- Real-time usage rate display
- Easy region switching
- Data from regional power companies
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"Brownout" is an iOS app that lets you easily check the electricity demand forecast (Denki Yoho) for 10 regions across Japan. View each region's actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity as a daily line chart. Simply switch between regions to instantly check the power situation anywhere from Hokkaido to Okinawa. [Features] • Displays electricity demand forecasts for all 10 regions of Japan • View actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity in easy-to-read line charts • Shows real-time usage rate • Region switching [Supported Regions] Hokkaido / Tohoku / Tokyo / Chubu / Hokuriku / Kansai / Chugoku / Shikoku / Kyushu / Okinawa Data is fetched from the Denki Yoho CSV files published by each regional power company.
Omada Guard
Manage and monitor security devices like IP cameras and NVRs remotely. View live or recorded footage, receive instant alerts for detected events, and configure your devices with ease. Offers smart detection for humans, vehicles, and pets.
- Remote device management
- Live and recorded footage viewing
- Instant security alerts
- Smart detection (human, vehicle, pet)
- Step-by-step installation guide
- Unified security management
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The Omada Guard app integrates with Omada Central for managing security devices like IPCs and NVRs while enabling seamless switching with Omada Network for unified security management. Easily add, configure, monitor, and control connected devices. Create an account, add IP cameras, and access live or recorded footage anytime. Instant alerts notify you of detected targets and anomalies. Key Features • View your camera feed anytime, anywhere. • Watch live video and play back instantly. • A step-by-step installation guide makes setup a breeze. • Smart detection (human & vehicle detection/pet detection/perimeter defense) and instant notifications ensure your business is secure and worry-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Omada Guard at 100% against Brownout's 0%. Omada Guard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Brownout's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Brownout ships an update every 3 weeks, Omada Guard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brownout | Omada Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitz | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Brownout
Omada Guard
In-app purchases
Brownout
No in-app purchases
Omada Guard
No in-app purchases
