# Pacific Power vs Access Albany

The clearest difference is rating: Access Albany at 5.0 against Pacific Power's 1.8. Pacific Power's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Access Albany holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Power has 182 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Power | Access Albany |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-albany/id6749162582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KUBRA Arizona, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397170433) | [City of Albany (GA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482675328) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122)

Manage your electricity account on the go. Pay bills, report power outages, and receive real-time updates on restoration status. Stay informed with alerts for bill readiness and potential service interruptions.

**Highlights:** Pay bills, Report power outages, Check outage status, Receive outage alerts, View account balance, Payment confirmations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy bill payment process
- 📊 Usage tracking and visualization
- 🗺️ Power outage reporting and mapping
- ⚡ Quick payment confirmation
- 📱 Mobile convenience for account access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Biometric login resets monthly
- 🔐 Constant password reset requirements
- ❌ Face ID/Touch ID doesn't persist
- 📧 Password reset emails missing links
- 🔄 Forced logout after each session

**Reported bugs**

- Face ID authorization expires monthly
- Password reset email links non-functional
- Login credentials not saved despite settings
- Account activation loops indefinitely
- Password validation rejects valid passwords

**Requested features**

- Persistent biometric authentication
- Reliable password reset functionality
- Pending payment status indicators
- Payment history view
- Auto-pay setup capability


### Access Albany

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-albany/id6749162582)

Report non-emergency community issues in Albany and Dougherty County with this free app. Easily submit reports with photos or videos, track their progress, and help improve your community.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency issues, GPS location identification, Upload photos/videos, Track request status, Wide range of reportable concerns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Power free?

Pacific Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Access Albany free?

Access Albany is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Power or Access Albany?

Access Albany is rated higher. Pacific Power averages 1.8 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Access Albany averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pacific Power or Access Albany have ads?

Neither Pacific Power nor Access Albany shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*