Comparison

Empower Battery vs Zelora

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

Head to head
About

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.

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Zelora

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Zelora is helping more Australians make the switch to renewable energy – 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.

Screenshots

Empower Battery4 screens
Zelora4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Empower Battery versus Zelora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpower BatteryZelora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerstream Australia Pty Ltd.Intellihub Australia

In-app purchases

None

Empower Battery

No in-app purchases

None

Zelora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Empower Battery free?
Empower Battery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zelora free?
Zelora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Empower Battery or Zelora have ads?
Neither Empower Battery nor Zelora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Empower Battery or Zelora?
Empower Battery ships an update every 12 months, and Zelora every 3 weeks. Most recently, Empower Battery was updated on September 16, 2026 and Zelora on September 10, 2026.

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