Comparison

Ampere.IQ vs M

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

Head to head
About

Ampere.IQ

Monitor your entire energy system from anywhere in the world. View real-time performance data for your solar power system and battery storage, track grid feed-in, and understand your self-sufficiency. Analyze historical data for daily, weekly, or monthly insights.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy system data
  • PV system performance tracking
  • Battery storage charge status
  • Grid feed-in monitoring
  • Self-sufficiency rate display
  • Historical data analysis
Features
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EKD-Kundenapp: Dein EnergieSystem auf einen Blick Mit unserer App kannst du jederzeit und weltweit schnell und einfach auf die Daten deines Energie Systems zugreifen. Übersichtlich werden hier die Leistungsdaten deiner PV-Anlage, sowie der Ladezustand deines Stromspeichers dargestellt. Auch die Einspeisung ins öffentliche Netz und deine Autarkiequote lassen sich direkt auf dem Home-Bildschirm ablesen. Willst du wissen, wie viel Strom deine Anlage gestern erzeugt hat? Kein Problem. Auch die Daten der letzten Tage, Wochen oder Monate kannst du im Analyse-Bereich übersichtlich anzeigen lassen.

About

M

Monitor and manage your building's energy flows, generation, and consumption directly from your smartphone. Gain insights with daily, monthly, and annual evaluations, and control connected devices like chargers and heat pumps for increased efficiency and sustainability.

Highlights
  • Visualize energy flows
  • Energy generation and consumption overview
  • Daily, monthly, annual evaluations
  • Energy-Charger control
  • Heat pump control
  • Remote energy management
Features
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With the new M-TEC E-SMART APP, you can bring M-TEC's comprehensive energy management directly to your smartphone. This innovative application makes all energy flows in your building visible and gives you a detailed overview of the energy you generate and consume, as well as the current status of your M-TEC products. The app allows you to create daily, monthly and annual evaluations of your energy production and consumption so that you always have an overview. Functions of the E-SMART APP: - Visualisation of energy flows: All energy movements in your building at a glance. - Energy overview: Overview of self-generated and consumed energy. - Time-based evaluations: Detailed daily, monthly and annual analysis. - Energy-Charger control: Start and control your Energy-Charger directly via the app. - Heat pump control: Access and control the heat pump for efficient use. - Energy management on the move: The smart energy management system from M-TEC on your smart phone. - Own use at a glance: Keep a clear overview of your own consumption at all times. Advantages of the E-SMART APP: - Simple operation: Intuitive user interface for easy handling. - Fully connected: Integrates all M-TEC products perfectly into your energy management. - Increase efficiency: Maximize the use of your self-generated energy and reduce your dependence on the power grid. - Sustainability: Support the energy transition and actively contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. - Available everywhere: Maintain an overview and control of your energy management, even when you are away from home. Bring the full power of M-TEC and third-party products to your smartphone and experience a new dimension in energy management. Download the M-TEC E-SMART APP from the app store today and get started on an energy-efficient future!

Screenshots

Ampere.IQ4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ampere.IQ at none against M's shown. Ampere.IQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). M's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ampere.IQ ships an update every 3 weeks, M every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Ampere.IQ versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpere.IQM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEnergiekonzepte Deutschland GmbHM-TEC Energy Systems GmbH

Customer experience

Ampere.IQ

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%

M

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ampere.IQ

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ampere.IQ free?
Ampere.IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ampere.IQ or M have ads?
M shows ads; Ampere.IQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Ampere.IQ or M?
Ampere.IQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and M every 4 months. Most recently, Ampere.IQ was updated on October 7, 2026 and M on September 29, 2026.

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