Power Assistant vs Banpu NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Power Assistant
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SVG site operation and management, convenient and quick viewing. Understand the status of the site in real time. SVG working data is clear at a glance. γwarn tipsγ -The Power Assistant will continue to use GPS positioning services when creating a power station, which will consume more power than other operations and affect battery life.
Banpu NEXT
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Banpu NEXT allows you to manage your smart PV plant anytime, anywhere. With the Banpu NEXT application, customers can access and view the operating status, real-time and historical data of solar energy generation and consumption. It enables customers to perform local commissioning, monitor operational convenience, and conduct maintenance through a mobile device or tablet. It is easy to get in touch with customer service 24 hours a day. Application features: - Real-time solar energy generation - Historical solar energy generation data on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis - Electricity bills: current and historical bills - Solar Plant details: Location, Installation capacity, Installation equipment - Weather information - CO2 savings. - Alarm and alert notifications. - Battery percentage status. - Battery usage information. - Charging / Dis-Charging status. Thank you for being a part of the Net-Zero Journey. Download the Banpu NEXT app to experience more functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Power Assistant at 12.4 against Banpu NEXT's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Power Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, Banpu NEXT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Power Assistant | Banpu NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chengdu E-Linter Information Technology Co., Ltd. | BANPU NEXT CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Power Assistant
No in-app purchases
Banpu NEXT
No in-app purchases
