# Ostrom Energy - Smart & Green > Electricity: Digital & Fair at Cost Price. All in English. Cancel any time. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ostrommobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ostrommobile) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ostrommobile` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ostrom GmbH - **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME - **Downloads:** 222,587 - **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (2,494 ratings) - **Version:** 5.59.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-20 - **First published:** 2021-05-27 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 122 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-05 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ostrommobile) - **Website:** [https://ostrom.de](https://ostrom.de/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ostrom.de/privacy-policy](https://www.ostrom.de/privacy-policy) ## Description Ostrom Energy offers a smart, green electricity service with flexible monthly subscriptions that you can cancel anytime. Their app, available in English and German, provides real-time tracking of power usage, payments, and CO₂ emissions saved. If you have a smart meter, enjoy hourly energy rate billing for better cost control. Manage your billing, adjust deposits to avoid surprises, and access all invoices easily through the app. Connect HVAC systems and optimize electric vehicle charging during the cheapest, greenest hours with smart scheduling. Join the NeoGrid Virtual Power Plant to earn rewards by contributing to grid flexibility. Ostrom also offers a referral program with bonuses, an Ostrom Store for smart home and e-mobility products, and partner perks. New users can sign up in 5 minutes with hassle-free provider switching. Switch smart and green with Ostrom Energy today! ## Rankings - #150,879 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_NETWORK_LOGGING` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.ostrommobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate Ostrom Energy app's ease of use, English language support, and advanced tracking features, especially for expats. The company's green energy focus and good customer service when reachable are also praised. However, many users report poor support accessibility with ineffective chat bots, app stability issues including login and errors after updates, forced app installation with privacy concerns, cluttered UI due to unnecessary features, and billing inaccuracies resulting in dissatisfaction. ### Pros - App is easy to use and available in English, which is helpful for expats and non-German speakers. - Customer service is generally prompt and helpful when contact is successful. - The app provides advanced functionality to track energy usage, payments, and offers green energy options. - The user interface and overall experience are considered good compared to other energy providers, with positive switch and setup processes. - The company is recognized as green and environmentally friendly, appealing to eco-conscious users. ### Cons - Customer support is difficult to reach, often limited to ineffective chat bots without easy access to live agents. - The app has experienced stability issues including frequent errors, bugs, login problems, and occasional crashes especially after updates. - Some users feel forced to install the app and dislike privacy concerns related to embedded trackers (Facebook, Google). - App interface can be cluttered due to many advanced features not relevant to all users; lacks customization like a 'lite mode' or dark mode option. - Billing issues have occurred, including incorrect meter readings and unexpected charges leading to mistrust. ## Similar extensions and apps - [strom.dynamisch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/swo.strom.dynamisch) — 146 users - [Soest:dynamisch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zaehlerfreunde.partner.stadtwerkesoest.app) — 9 users - [AppStrom - Dynamischer Tarif](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.appstrom.app) — 106 users - [EcoApp: Ahorro sostenible](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sufimago.ecoapp) — 24 users - [Oxxio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tamtam.energie) — 600,231 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Migen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vtcenerji.migen) — 32 users - [Innova Energie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nl.innovaenergie.app) — 30,282 users - [HalloStroom](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nl.hallostroom.client) — 91 users - [CreaEnergia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.crea.energia) — 3,017 users - [Älyenergia - Smart Energy App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vihreaalyenergia.app) — 89,457 users - [TotalEnergies Electricité&Gaz](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directenergie.maconso) — 4,853,504 users, 3.25 / 5 - [Energiefuchs](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.energiefuchsapp) — 18 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ostrommobile)