Empire CommandIQ vs PPL Electric
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empire CommandIQ
Manage your home Wi-Fi network with advanced features. Control internet access for specific devices, block unwanted content, and enhance your network's security. Customize your online experience for a safer and more personalized home environment.
- Parental controls
- Content filtering
- Device prioritization
- Network security
- Password management
- SSID management
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Customize your home Wi-Fi experience with Empire Access. From utilizing parental controls, preventing unwanted content, to prioritizing devices, you create a unique home experience. Protect your home with network security, password, and SSID management.
PPL Electric
Manage your electric utility account conveniently from your mobile device. View bills, make payments, track energy usage, and report outages quickly. Secure login and personalized alerts provide control and confidence.
- View billing and payment history
- Make secure payments
- Track energy usage
- Report and check outage status
- Biometric sign-in
- Make payment arrangements
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Power in your hands – anytime, anywhere. Take control of your electric account with the PPL Electric Utilities mobile app. Designed for convenience and simplicity, this app puts everything you need right at your fingertips. Why you’ll love it · Manage Your Account: View billing and payment history, make secure payments, and set up paperless billing or bill reminders in seconds. · Stay Informed: Track your energy usage and set personalized alerts to stay on top of your consumption. · Report Outages Fast: Quickly report and check outage status. · Biometric Sign-In: Log in securely using Face ID or fingerprint for instant access. · Plan Ahead: Make payment arrangements and manage preferences without calling customer service. Key Benefits · Convenience: Everything you need, all in one place. · Control: Monitor and manage your energy usage anytime. · Confidence: Secure login and trusted PPL Electric support. Features include: Paying your bill: · Effortlessly pay your bill using your bank account, credit/debit card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Google Pay · Check your account balance · Review payment history · Manage payments – one time and Auto Pay Outage information: · Report an outage · View outage status · Display outage map Account Details: · Review your bill · Check account status · Review account activity · Easily move between your utility accounts *Use of the PPL Electric mobile app requires an active account that is registered online at pplelectric.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Empire CommandIQ at 5.0 against PPL Electric's 4.6. PPL Electric's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Empire CommandIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPL Electric has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empire CommandIQ | PPL Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (49 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Empire Access | PPL Services corporation |
Customer experience
Empire CommandIQ
PPL Electric
In-app purchases
Empire CommandIQ
No in-app purchases
PPL Electric
No in-app purchases
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