Load Shedding Notifier

Eskom load shedding status monitor and notifier (South Africa)

Load Shedding Notifier - Eskom Monitor

"Load Shedding Notifier" is an Android app that monitors Eskom load shedding status and notifies users of scheduled power outages in their areas, offering features like real-time updates, multi-area support, and configurable alerts for all Eskom and municipality supplied areas in South Africa.
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By: Abisoft
Users: 7,169,929
2.15K
33 new ratings
Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-03-16)
Creation date: 2015-02-21
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts, modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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# 15,546 ▼ 33

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The top rated load shedding app

This app monitors the current Eskom load shedding status and notifies you if the power is scheduled to go off in your area.

Please note:
This app includes schedules for ALL Eskom supplied areas (nationwide) and ALL known municipality supplied areas (nationwide) that publish load shedding schedules. If your municipality is not included, please send an email to [email protected] to get it added.

Key features:
• Real-time Eskom load shedding status monitoring.
• Offset status for City of Cape Town customers.
• Power grid status monitoring.
• Early warning of scheduled load shedding in your areas.
• Multiple areas can be configured.
• Configure quiet times for each area.
• View load shedding schedules for your areas for the following month.
• Very low data usage.
• Configurable alerts.

Disclaimer:
Abisoft is in no way affiliated with or a representative of Eskom or any of the municipalities. All schedules and load shedding status updates are obtained from the Eskom website (loadshedding.eskom.co.za).

This app is provided free of charge, and Abisoft will not accept any liability for losses arising out of the information presented in this app.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Reliable and accurate notifications about load shedding.
  • Flexibility to switch between different areas and view their schedules.
  • User-friendly interface that allows easy management of areas and settings.
  • Regular updates from the developers, improving the app's functionality.
Cons
  • Inaccurate notifications during unexpected load shedding incidents.
  • Confusing notification options, making it hard for users to customize them.
  • Intrusive advertisements and issues with managing notification sounds.
Most mentioned
  • Reliability and accuracy of load shedding information.
  • Concerns about inaccurate notifications during outages.
  • User interface could be cluttered or confusing for some users.
User reviews
I have been using this reliable app since 2020. Not only is it free, but also flexible: convenient and multi-area functional. I love it. I rated this app two years ago (April 2022) My view of the app, since then, has not changed. The app loads fast, it is reliable, and free. And I have never experienced any buggy behavior. I am grateful to the developers for this elegant piece of software.
by Jereld James Camphor, 2024-04-15
Great App! It works reliably, it's updated regularly, and it's stable and very configurable. Wishlist: I would love to be able to switch notifications on/off per monitored area, as well as a Widget, please! No complaints - It makes it easier to manage the frustration of loadshedding, and that's a win in my books!
by Mark Naidoo, 2023-08-07
It was good in the beginning but as of last week we've been having random loadshedding occurrences and there was no warning, due to this many of my electronic devices including PCs have been damaged due to the sudden power outages. This app helps alot, but if this issue is not fixed I wouldn't recommend this app anymore due to it's faulty nature and failure to notify sudden changes in the schedule.
by Mariana Schmahl, 2023-06-24
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