Comparison

Pekaway Connect vs connECTIVE

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

Head to head
About

Pekaway Connect

Features
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Use the Pekaway app with your Pekaway Hardware to control your system on the go. Connect your system to make use of super fast transmission times or use it remotely and access your devices from anywhere. Switching between the two options happens automatically on the fly. Keep track of your battery, BMS data, temperatures and water levels. Control your relays, wifi-relays dimmers and heating systems with your iPhone. A demo mode is available in the app to check out the functionalities.

About

connECTIVE

Monitor your ECTIVE devices in real-time. View live electrical data like voltage and current, configure settings, and receive error notifications. Ideal for campers, boats, and tiny homes.

Highlights
  • Live monitoring of electrical values
  • Bluetooth connectivity to ECTIVE devices
  • Device settings configuration
  • Error and warning notifications
  • In-app help and support
  • Bilingual interface (German/English)
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connECTIVE – Monitoring für ECTIVE Geräte Mit connECTIVE bekommst du einen schnellen Überblick über den Zustand deiner ECTIVE Komponenten – direkt auf dem Smartphone. Die App verbindet sich via Bluetooth mit kompatiblen Geräten und zeigt dir zentrale Live-Daten an – in Echtzeit und übersichtlich. connECTIVE richtet sich an alle, die ihre Stromversorgung unterwegs im Blick behalten wollen – ob im Camper, Boot oder Tinyhouse. Die App ist für den Einsatz mit ECTIVE Hardware optimiert und wird kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt. Funktionen im Überblick - Live-Monitoring der wichtigsten elektrischen Werte wie z. B. Spannung , Stromstärke, Leistung oder Ladezustand (SOC) - Bluetooth-Verbindung zu ECTIVE Geräten wie LFP Batterien mit Bluetooth, Powerstations und LFP Batterien mit BM X Batteriemonitor, PRO Solarladeregler und alle Solarladeregler, Solarladebooster und Ladebooster, die mit unserem Bluetooth-Dongle verbunden werden können - Geräteeinstellungen direkt über die App konfigurieren (BM X & SC PRO) - Benachrichtigungen bei Fehlern oder Warnungen, individuell je Gerät - Hilfe & Support – Begriffserklärungen, FAQ und Tutorial-Videos – direkt in der App verfügbar - Zweisprachige Oberfläche: Deutsch und Englisch

Screenshots

Pekaway Connect4 screens
connECTIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pekaway Connect and connECTIVE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Pekaway Connect ships an update every 3 months, connECTIVE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pekaway Connect versus connECTIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPekaway ConnectconnECTIVE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPekaway GmbHbatterium GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Pekaway Connect

No in-app purchases

None

connECTIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pekaway Connect free?
Pekaway Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is connECTIVE free?
connECTIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pekaway Connect or connECTIVE have ads?
Neither Pekaway Connect nor connECTIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pekaway Connect or connECTIVE?
Pekaway Connect ships an update every 3 months, and connECTIVE every 2 months. Most recently, Pekaway Connect was updated on October 25, 2026 and connECTIVE on October 30, 2026.

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