Comparison

Airtasker vs Powerpal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Airtasker

This app connects individuals needing tasks done with local service providers. Post your to-do list, receive offers, and securely pay upon completion. Alternatively, earn money by offering your skills to complete tasks in your community.

Highlights
  • Post tasks for completion
  • Receive offers from local providers
  • Secure payment holding
  • Earn money by completing tasks
  • Rated and reviewed taskers
  • Liability insurance coverage
Features
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To-do list never getting shorter? Take the burden off and find the help you need on Airtasker. Simply let people know what you need done by posting a task, then pick the offer that works best for you! Sort out the details while we hold the payment securely for you, then once it’s done you can release it to the Tasker. Or are you looking to earn some extra money? Airtasker gives you the flexibility to work when you want, with whomever you want and doing whatever you want. Plus you decide what is a fair price for the task - you’re in control!! TASKERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY We’ve got a huge community of Taskers ready and willing to help out. So when you post a task you need done, there’s a good chance there’ll be someone round the corner eager to help! RATED & REVIEWED TASKERS When a task is done it gets rated and reviewed - so you can find out about the quality of a Tasker’s work and how reliable they are before you accept an offer. PAY SECURELY Payment for the task gets sorted out when an offer is accepted and held securely until the task is done. So both Posters and Taskers can be confident that payment is ready and the task can get done without hesitation. COVERED BY INSURANCE Insurance is there to ease any worries – making sure the Tasker has liability insurance while performing most task activities*. POPULAR TASKS We get all sorts of weird and wonderful tasks on Airtasker - after all, nearly anything can be done through it! But here are some of our most popular types: - House cleaning services - Moving services - Home repairs & handyman jobs - Yardwork services - Pick-up & delivery - IKEA furniture assembly - Virtual and online assistance - Photography - Blog support - Personal assistant and office services - Airbnb tasks (cleaning, key drop off) For Posters: • GET ANYTHING DONE - Post whatever you need done • VERIFIED TASKERS - Find great Taskers with independently verified badges • YOU CHOOSE - Choose the offer that’s best for you • PAY SECURELY - Make payment upfront and keep it secure until the task is done • MESSAGE PRIVATELY - Get live updates on your task progress For Taskers: • 1000s OF TASKS - Browse thousands of new tasks to do every day • YOUR SKILLS MATTER - Use your own unique skills and experience to tailor your offer • YOU’RE THE BOSS - Set what you’ll do, when you’ll work and for how much • BOOST YOUR PROFILE - Show off your skills with verified badges • YOU’RE COVERED - Get a range of benefits (including insurance*) with each task *T&C’s apply.

About

Powerpal

Monitor your home's real-time energy consumption and track historical usage. Set monthly spending targets, receive alerts, and get tips to optimize energy use and save money. Integrates with time-of-use tariffs for further savings.

Highlights
  • Real-time power usage display
  • Historical energy consumption tracking
  • Monthly spend target setting
  • On-target and off-track alerts
  • Energy-saving tips
  • Time-of-use tariff integration
Features
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Wouldn’t it be great to know how much it costs to run your air conditioning? Or the heater? Or the lights the kids are constantly leaving on upstairs? With Powerpal you can see how your energy use changes when you turn on and off your home appliances, so you can take control of how you want to use energy in your home. The Powerpal app reveals your power usage in real-time and keeps track of your history, helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy. With Powerpal you can set a monthly spend target and see how you’re tracking in real time. You’ll receive alerts to tell you if you’re on target, and get some tips to get back on track if you’re not. By combining Powerpal with a time of use tariff you could access cheaper energy during off-peak times. Simple changes like running your dishwasher after 10pm can add up to big savings on your bill. For information about how to order your Powerpal in Australia visit https://www.powerpal.net

Screenshots

Airtasker4 screens
Powerpal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Powerpal at 70% against Airtasker's 45%. Airtasker's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 24) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airtasker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airtasker has 2.9K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Airtasker's written reviews are positive against 70% of Powerpal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airtasker ships an update weekly, Powerpal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Airtasker versus Powerpal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirtaskerPowerpal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better4.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews69.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better24
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirtasker LimitedAmber Electric Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Airtasker

All ratings2,949 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews812 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative46.7%

Powerpal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Airtasker

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great platform to find work
  • 🚀 Efficient and quick
  • 👍 Helpful for side hustles
  • 👍 Fantastic service

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive fees and commissions
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 🔍 Lack of vetting for taskers
  • 🔒 Security and scam concerns
  • 🕰️ Slow response times

Powerpal

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Real-time power consumption monitoring
  • 💰 Helps users reduce electricity bills
  • 🎨 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 📈 Multiple graph and visualization formats
  • 🔧 Simple installation process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Pairing failures with error 403
  • 📱 Portrait mode only - no landscape support
  • 🔋 Battery dies after 2-3 years without replacement option
  • 📡 Limited Bluetooth range and connectivity issues
  • ⚙️ Rigid tariff configuration options

Bugs and requests

Airtasker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unreliable notification system
  • Inconsistent app behavior across platforms
  • Issues with location and address search functionality
  • Problems with photo and image handling

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve communication and messaging features
  • Implement better screening and vetting process for taskers
  • Reduce fees and commissions for both posters and taskers
  • Provide more transparency on task details and tasker qualifications
  • Improve in-app support and dispute resolution

Powerpal

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Error 403 pairing failures on iOS and Android
  • App crashes when entering pairing code
  • Forced update screen with no skip/cancel option
  • Update failures preventing app launch
  • Bluetooth disconnections even when device is nearby
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  • Inconsistent readings between paired devices
  • LED sensitivity issues after firmware updates
  • Remote connection setting being ignored
  • Data disappearing after app updates
  • App not registering zero usage when devices are off
  • Poor Bluetooth signal strength (30% max)
  • Navigation loop restricted to sequential movement
  • Missing readings and data gaps
  • Slow response time to power changes
  • Graph display showing incorrect zero values

Requested features

18 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets/iPads
  • Custom tariff time configuration
  • WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring
  • Support for multiple tariff rates (EV plans, super off-peak)
  • Solar export/feed-in tracking and monitoring
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  • API access for smart home integration
  • Home Assistant integration
  • Demand pricing structure support
  • Customizable peak/off-peak time periods
  • Multiple user accounts and sharing
  • Extended data history (beyond 60 days)
  • Date range selection for data downloads
  • Battery replacement option instead of full unit replacement
  • Split-view support for iPad
  • Controlled load monitoring
  • Calendar month matching for bill comparisons
  • Alert notifications for high usage
  • Spreadsheet export functionality

In-app purchases

None

Airtasker

No in-app purchases

None

Powerpal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airtasker free?
Airtasker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powerpal free?
Powerpal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Airtasker or Powerpal?
Airtasker is rated higher. Airtasker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Powerpal averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Airtasker or Powerpal have ads?
Neither Airtasker nor Powerpal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airtasker or Powerpal?
Airtasker ships an update weekly, and Powerpal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Airtasker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Powerpal on September 23, 2026.

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