# Powerpal

> See your power

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.powerpal.PowerPal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.powerpal.PowerPal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.powerpal.PowerPal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Powerpal Pty Ltd
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 199,577
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (5,913 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-03
- **First published:** 2019-10-26
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.powerpal.PowerPal)
- **Website:** [https://www.powerpal.net](https://www.powerpal.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.powerpal.net/privacy-policy](https://www.powerpal.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

Powerpal is a Chrome extension designed to help you monitor and manage your home energy consumption effectively. By providing real-time insights into the power usage of your household appliances—like air conditioners, heaters, and lighting—Powerpal empowers you to make informed decisions about your electricity usage.

The extension features tracking of your energy history, enabling you to spot trends and adjust your habits. Set monthly spending targets and receive alerts to stay on budget. Additionally, Powerpal supports energy savings by encouraging the use of appliances during off-peak hours, helping you reduce costs on time-of-use tariffs. Visit [Powerpal website](https://www.powerpal.net) for more details and to order in Australia.

## Rankings

- #159,409 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `net.powerpal.PowerPal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Powerpal is praised for its easy installation and helpful real-time tracking of energy use, allowing users to monitor individual appliances and plan usage effectively. However, many users report persistent Bluetooth connection problems requiring frequent re-pairing, lack of WiFi support restricting remote monitoring, and missing features like billing cycle customization and low battery alerts. Despite its useful insights and user-friendly interface, the app's connectivity and feature limitations are common concerns among users.

### Pros

- Provides real-time and accurate power usage insights.
- Easy and quick installation and setup process.
- Allows monitoring of individual appliances' power consumption.
- Helpful for planning power usage and saving on energy costs.
- Provides useful features like price spike alerts and informative usage graphs.

### Cons

- Bluetooth connection is unreliable, often requiring frequent re-pairing.
- Lack of WiFi connectivity limits remote access and convenience.
- No support for customizing billing cycles or different energy rates like EV nighttime rates.
- The app does not notify users of low device battery leading to unexpected data loss.
- Limited app integration, such as no widgets or automation features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.powerpal.PowerPal)