Empower Battery vs Zelora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Empower Battery
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Empower Energy has released the all new Elektrobank 14 battery system, an all-in-one hybrid solution that combines solar, battery and backup into a single unit. Use this app to monitor your battery, solar and home energy usage and configure the control mode and backup reserve settings for your battery.
Zelora
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Zelora is helping more Australians make the switch to renewable energy ā without the upfront cost or complexity. Backed by Bunnings, our solar and battery subscription includes what you need to keep your system running smoothly. Enjoy real time monitoring, energy optimisation and ongoing support, all backed by our team of Zelora experts. The Zelora app delivers savings and insights, all in one place. It works quietly in the background to optimise your energy use, reduce your electricity bills and share the performance of your Zelora system in real time. With the Zelora app, you can: ⢠Track your solar, battery, and grid use in real time ⢠See your energy savings build as the system works to lower your energy bills ⢠Upload your electricity bill for more accurate savings ⢠Get alerts, insights, and where to find support if you need it ⢠Stay connected with your Zelora system, anywhere, anytime Subscribe to the sun and let Zelora take care of the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zelora at every 3 weeks against Empower Battery's every 12 months. Empower Battery's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Empower Battery ships an update every 12 months, Zelora every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empower Battery | Zelora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Powerstream Australia Pty Ltd. | Intellihub Australia |
In-app purchases
Empower Battery
No in-app purchases
Zelora
No in-app purchases








