Comparison

PECRON vs LinkPower Companion

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

Head to head
About

PECRON

Easily connect and manage your compatible portable power stations and solar devices. Monitor real-time energy data, control functions remotely, and set up automations. Share device access with others and receive important notifications.

Highlights
  • Connect and manage devices
  • Real-time battery and energy monitoring
  • Remote device function control
  • Create shortcuts and automations
  • Share device access
  • Receive device notifications
  • Firmware upgrades
Features
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Brand New PECRON APP PECRON helps you connect and manage compatible PECRON portable power stations and solar power devices. With the app, you can: - Add devices by scanning a QR code, serial number, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth setup. - View real-time battery level, device status, input/output power and energy data. - Control supported device functions from your phone. - Create shortcuts and automations for common device actions. - Share devices with family members or team members. - Receive device messages and notifications. - Check firmware upgrade options and keep devices up to date. - Submit support requests with product photos, proof of purchase and issue details. PECRON is designed for home backup, camping, outdoor work and off-grid power users who want a simple way to see and manage their energy devices whenever a supported connection is available. Feature availability may vary by device model, firmware version, region and network conditions.

About

LinkPower Companion

Monitor your portable power station's battery, power draw, and runtime directly from your iPhone. Features include glanceable widgets, Live Activities, and remote control of DC and USB-C ports. Automate power usage with scheduled timers and configure power limits for your devices.

Highlights
  • Glanceable Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities for Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
  • Real-time battery, voltage, and power draw monitoring
  • Remote DC and USB-C port control
  • Automated DC on/off scheduling
  • Configurable USB-C power limits
Features
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LinkPower Companion helps you monitor and control compatible Link-Power batteries from your iPhone. Connect nearby over Bluetooth, or use optional PeakDo cloud access for remote monitoring on supported devices. GLANCEABLE LIVE STATUS - Home Screen widgets in small, medium, and large sizes show battery level, power draw, and estimated runtime - Lock Screen widgets put your battery one swipe away - Live Activities follow charging and discharging in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen - Readings refresh when a connection is available; iOS controls background updates PERFECT FOR STARLINK MINI Take your Starlink Mini off-grid with confidence. Use the LinkPower app to: - Track remaining runtime so you know how much streaming, calls, or work time is left - Watch live power draw to confirm your dish is pulling its expected wattage - Schedule DC on/off windows to conserve battery overnight or on a duty cycle - Glance at your Lock Screen Live Activity for live status without unlocking OPTIONAL CLOUD ACCESS Sign in to your PeakDo account to link supported batteries and monitor them remotely. Cloud features require an account, a compatible battery, and an internet connection. Nearby Bluetooth monitoring does not require a PeakDo account. REAL-TIME MONITORING View live battery level, voltage, current, power draw, and estimated remaining time. Watch readings update automatically as your device charges or discharges. DC PORT CONTROL Turn the DC output on or off directly from your phone. Monitor DC voltage, current, and power. Toggle DC bypass mode on supported devices. USB-C PORT STATUS Track USB-C charging and discharging activity, power readings, and port temperature. Control USB-C output on compatible hardware. SCHEDULED TIMERS Create automated DC on/off schedules. Available schedule types and capacity depend on your battery model and firmware. POWER LIMIT CONFIGURATION Adjust supported USB-C power limits. Available controls and power ranges depend on your battery model and firmware. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Custom device names and battery-level alerts - Optional Starlink connection statistics on your local network - In-app support requests with diagnostics - Account deletion requests from Settings - Sync your phone's clock to the device - View firmware version and hardware details - Expert mode with advanced device controls - Demo mode to explore the app without hardware SUPPORTED DEVICES - Link-Power 1 (LP1) - Link-Power 2 (LP2) - Link-Power+ (LP+) - Link-Power 3 (LP3) Requires iOS 17 or later and a compatible PeakDo Link-Power device. Use Demo Mode to explore the LinkPower app without hardware. The LinkPower app is an unofficial, community-built companion. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by PeakDo Tech, the manufacturer of the Link-Power hardware, Starlink, or SpaceX. Link-Power, PeakDo, and Starlink are trademarks of their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Visit https://linkpower.app or email support@linkpower.app — we read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PECRON4 screens
LinkPower Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PECRON at none against LinkPower Companion's 5. PECRON also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 10%) and ratings volume (25 vs 7). LinkPower Companion's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LinkPower Companion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. PECRON asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkPower Companion holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of PECRON's written reviews are positive against 10% of LinkPower Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PECRON ships an update every 3 weeks, LinkPower Companion every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PECRON versus LinkPower Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPECRONLinkPower Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (25 ratings)3.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen pecron Technology Co.,LtdLatch Creative Studios, LLC

Customer experience

PECRON

All ratings23 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

LinkPower Companion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

PECRON

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LinkPower Companion

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Pro Lifetime Plus$39.99
  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$49.99
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  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PECRON free?
PECRON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkPower Companion free?
LinkPower Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PECRON or LinkPower Companion?
LinkPower Companion is rated higher. PECRON averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LinkPower Companion averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do PECRON or LinkPower Companion have ads?
Neither PECRON nor LinkPower Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PECRON or LinkPower Companion?
PECRON ships an update every 3 weeks, and LinkPower Companion every 9 days. Most recently, PECRON was updated on November 9, 2026 and LinkPower Companion on November 9, 2026.

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