Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards

Name: Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards
Rating: 4.8 (3129 reviews)
Author: Optiwatt, Inc.

By: Optiwatt, Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

Optiwatt helps you earn local energy rewards by automatically managing your EV charging and home thermostat usage based on real-time utility rates and renewable energy data. It works with popular devices—from Tesla and ChargePoint chargers to Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell thermostats—so you can save money and reduce CO2 without changing your routines.

Key features include importing accurate local rate data, automating EV charging and temperature scheduling to the lowest-cost hours, and visualizing costs and savings for every charge. Earn rewards from utility programs and get paid via Venmo, PayPal, ACH, gift cards, or charitable donations. It's compatible with many EVs, chargers, and thermostats, and requires no extra hardware.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Energy Data

By:

Optiwatt, Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(3,129)

Version:

1.9.8 Last updated: 2025-10-08

Version code:

878743110

Creation date:

2020-12-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

52.21MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 33,335 ▼ 91

Other platforms

Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards (v1.9.8)

104,949 3.52

(1,059)

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Developed by:

Optiwatt, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optiwatt-local-energy-rewards/id1536047033

Website:

https://optiwatt.com

User Reviews

Users praise Optiwatt for easy setup, automated charging, and energy-management features that help charge during cheaper times. However, the app frequently struggles with reliable scheduling and broader compatibility, with reports of charging stopping unexpectedly and limited support for certain chargers and EV models. Pricing inaccuracies and potential impact on vehicle batteries are also concerns. While some users have positive, lasting experiences and decent developer support, others report stability, privacy, and data issues that dampen its value.

Pros

Easy to use and automates charging so the car is ready in the morning.
Helps optimize charging by targeting cheaper/off-peak times and provides energy usage tracking.
Integrates easily with the EV and utility accounts for straightforward setup.
For many users, scheduling works well over time and supports energy-management goals.

Cons

Scheduling is unreliable: the app often stops charging or fails to start at the planned times.
Compatibility limitations: depends on specific chargers (e.g., ChargePoint) and some EV models are not supported.
Pricing/ billing can be inaccurate due to 5-minute price vs hourly rate calculations, leading to unexpected costs.
Reports of battery health issues (jumpstarts, battery drain) after installing the app.

Recent reviews

It’s been 3 months and the total spent is still not showing the energy vs gas costs, which is the point of this app.

by Ga*****, 2026-04-14

App monitors and charges based on the 5 minutes prices from Comed. Unfortunately, Comed bills the real time HOURLY rate, not 5 minute increments. You might charge $0.04/kWh on the app for 20 minutes. But Comed going to bill $0.10/kWh (the calculated hourly rate) for those 20 minutes. Not good if you have high fluctuations in the 5 minute increment’s. Keep this in mind when you see the cost displayed on the app which shows 5-minute increments. It’ll be nice to have the real time hourly rate calculated on the app itself. Knowing this, an app monitoring 5-minutes prices is probably good more than half the time, but not all the time.

by Rx*****, 2026-02-01

This app is great until you want to charge outside of your normal schedule! It will continue to stop your charging and you have to constantly monitor the app or you won’t have a charged car! This is happening even when you tell it stop using the schedule! Once my sub meter is installed I’m dropping this good for nothing app!!