Comparison

Google Chrome vs powered hems

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

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure browsing with integrated Google services like search, Lens, and Translate. It provides robust security features, password management, and seamless syncing across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Google Search integration
  • Google Lens for visual search
  • Website translation
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Tab grouping
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

powered hems

Features
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Poweroad HEMS (Home Energy Management System) is an integrated energy monitoring and management app independently developed by Poweroad, aimed at providing users with a full chain energy management experience from devices to the cloud, from data to decision-making. Core monitoring object: Energy storage battery: Real time viewing of key data such as voltage, current, temperature, battery level, and health status (SOC/SOH) Photovoltaic inverter: monitoring DC input, AC output, and MPPT efficiency Grid connected/off grid inverters: View operating mode, output frequency, and load factor Electricity meter: monitoring the interactive power of the power grid and bidirectional metering data Charging station: check charging voltage, current, degree of charge, and gun insertion status Various types of loads: real-time power, electricity consumption curve, and electricity quantity statistics Core functional highlights: Dual channel connection: support Bluetooth local connection communication box for device configuration and data exchange, and support remote device query and monitoring through the Internet Visual Data Dashboard: Provides a clear overview and detailed display of equipment, presenting the energy flow relationships between photovoltaics, energy storage, power grids, and loads in the form of topology diagrams Intelligent analysis and warning: Built in energy efficiency analysis and consumption analysis engine, providing early warning and intervention for safety risks Remote operation and maintenance: supports remote system upgrades, parameter configuration, and fault diagnosis through cloud platforms Full lifecycle data recording: data acquisition, storage, and trend analysis from the battery level to the system level, providing data support for operational optimization and cost reduction Typical application scenarios: Home light storage system (photovoltaic+energy storage+charging station) Industrial and commercial energy storage power station Microgrid and Off Grid Systems Poweroad HEMS effectively solves the problems of severe "information silos" and lack of collaboration between devices in traditional energy monitoring, and is the core mobile entrance for building an intelligent and visual modern energy management system

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
powered hems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: powered hems at none against Google Chrome's 10. powered hems also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Google Chrome's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Google Chrome sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. powered hems asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, powered hems every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Chrome versus powered hems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Chromepowered hems
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size403 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGooglePoweroad Xiamen Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

powered hems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions7
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
None

powered hems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is powered hems free?
powered hems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Chrome or powered hems have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; powered hems does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or powered hems?
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and powered hems every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on November 6, 2026 and powered hems on October 24, 2026.

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