# Reolink vs GridMind Power

The clearest difference is rating: GridMind Power at 5.0 against Reolink's 4.0. GridMind Power also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Reolink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GridMind Power sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reolink asks for nothing beyond the download.

GridMind Power holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reolink has 9.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reolink ships an update fortnightly, GridMind Power every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reolink | GridMind Power |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reolink/id995927563/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmind-power/id6760313965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 473 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/995927562) | [Scott Brant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882781093) |

## What reviewers say

### Reolink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reolink/id995927563)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily access and monitor your security cameras and NVRs from anywhere. Watch live streams, playback recordings, and receive real-time motion detection alerts. Enjoy peace of mind with a user-friendly interface for home and business surveillance.

**Highlights:** Remote camera and NVR access, Live streaming, Video recording playback, Motion detection alerts, Multi-channel viewing, PTZ camera control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well when connected
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔒 Secure system
- 🔌 Wired and wireless options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially remotely
- 🔋 Battery drain and charging problems
- 🕰️ Slow motion detection and playback
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 📱 Subpar app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inability to change passwords
- Cameras disconnecting randomly
- Playback issues and failures
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/snooze notifications
- Customizable notification sounds
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Consolidated event history across cameras
- Faster/smoother video playback controls


### GridMind Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmind-power/id6760313965)

Gain full insight and control over your home's energy system, including solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging. Monitor real-time power flow, optimize battery usage for peak rates, and track financial gains and solar production forecasts.

**Highlights:** Real-time power flow visualization, Smart peak optimization for battery export, EV charging monitoring and control, Financial tracking of energy earnings, 7-day solar production forecasting, Customizable automation rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GridMind Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| GridMind Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reolink free?

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

### Is GridMind Power free?

GridMind Power is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reolink or GridMind Power?

GridMind Power is rated higher. Reolink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while GridMind Power averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Reolink or GridMind Power have ads?

Neither Reolink nor GridMind Power shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reolink or GridMind Power?

Reolink ships an update fortnightly, and GridMind Power every 2 days. Most recently, Reolink was updated on October 29, 2026 and GridMind Power on October 28, 2026.

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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.*