Inverter vs uWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inverter
Monitor and manage your GivEnergy inverter(s) with this straightforward application. It allows for independent control of up to three connected inverters. Resetting IP addresses is easily managed through the iOS Files app.
- Monitor inverter status
- Control inverter settings
- Connect up to three inverters
- Independent inverter management
- IP address reset via Files app
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This simple app allows you to monitor and control your GivEnergy inverter(s). They should have static IP addresses, set either in the inverter itself or in your router. Up to four inverters may be connected, but the app treats them entirely independently, not as a 'plant'. To force the app to request the IP address(es) again open the iOS 'Files' app, select 'On your iPad/iPhone' then 'Inverter' and delete the file inverter.dat. For more information visit https://www.bbcbasic.co.uk/inverter/
uWatch
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The uWatch-it App allows you to record details of your Tools, Pets, Tack & other valuable possessions for identification should they get stolen. Once your items are registered you can report them stolen or lost and all other uWatch-It members will be made aware including local authorities using our App’s. If your goods are found you can use the uWatch-It to aid with recovery as proof of ownership or be notified where your possessions have been located.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inverter at none against uWatch's 2. Inverter also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). uWatch's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. uWatch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Inverter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Inverter ships an update every 10 days, uWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inverter | uWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Russell | uWatch Ltd |
In-app purchases
Inverter
No in-app purchases
uWatch
- Domestic$11.99
- Commercial$179.99
