Comparison

VAULTEK vs Goal Zero Power

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VAULTEK

Control and monitor your smart safe remotely. Manage user access, view activity logs, and check battery levels. Securely open your safe with a simple swipe.

Highlights
  • Manage user accounts
  • Track usage history
  • Check battery status
  • Remote safe opening
  • User interaction
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The custom app brings a new level of interaction between you and your Vaultek™ safe. You can perform multiple tasks including managing user accounts, tracking usage history, checking battery status, and even opening your Vaultek™ with one simple swipe.

About

Goal Zero Power

Monitor, manage, and optimize your portable power devices from anywhere. Track battery levels, control ports remotely, and receive instant notifications for power events. Fine-tune settings for smart power management and access helpful guides and support.

Highlights
  • Live battery monitoring
  • Remote outlet control
  • Push notifications
  • Smart power management
  • Historical usage tracking
  • Firmware updates
  • In-app guides and support
Features
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Power, Anywhere You Go Whether you're off-grid in the backcountry, powering through an outage at home, or keeping your gear charged on a weekend trip—the Goal Zero app puts complete control in your pocket. Monitor, manage, and optimize your Goal Zero ecosystem from across the room or across the globe. Real-Time Command Center • Live monitoring of battery levels, input, and output—down to the watt • Instant push notifications for charge milestones and power events • Control outlets and ports remotely, no matter where you are • Access detailed metrics and insights not shown on your device display Smart Power Management • Fine-tune settings to match your power needs and usage patterns • Track historical usage to plan your next adventure—or your next outage Always Up to Date • Seamless firmware updates deliver new features and improvements Help When You Need It • In-app guides and resources to help you get the most from your gear • Quick access to support—help is just a few taps away • Product education and tips built right into the experience Built for Explorers & Engineers Alike Goal Zero gear is trusted on rugged expeditions and in living rooms around the world. The app brings that same reliability to your fingertips—clean interface, powerful features, zero compromise.

Screenshots

VAULTEK1 screens
Goal Zero Power4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Goal Zero Power at 4.4 against VAULTEK's 2.8. Goal Zero Power also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 205). VAULTEK's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Goal Zero Power holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goal Zero Power has 1.2K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of VAULTEK's written reviews are positive against 35% of Goal Zero Power's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, Goal Zero Power every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VAULTEK versus Goal Zero Power: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAULTEKGoal Zero Power
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (205 ratings)4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews — better35.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2051.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaultek Safe, Inc.Goal Zero LLC

Customer experience

VAULTEK

All ratings205 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative49.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

Goal Zero Power

All ratings1,214 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative53.1%

User reviews

VAULTEK

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure pattern lock authentication
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation
  • 📊 Detailed access history and logging
  • 🔋 Battery level monitoring
  • 💡 Remote safe unlock capability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes during pairing
  • ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent connection times
  • 🎨 Outdated UI design (appears from 2009-2010s era)
  • 🔐 Pattern lock instead of modern biometric authentication

Goal Zero Power

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Lots of information
  • 👍 Powerful power app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Poor WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Never stays connected to device
  • 🐛 App does not work
  • 🐛 Not user friendly
  • 🐛 Never accurate

Bugs and requests

VAULTEK

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to pair with safe
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently and unexpectedly
  • Pattern unlock touch response areas poorly calibrated
  • App fails to detect safe even when nearby
  • Vault name saves with corrupted characters/symbols
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  • Fingerprints fail to save correctly
  • False tamper alerts when closing door
  • Push notifications not functional despite being listed
  • App not appearing in phone notification settings
  • Requires battery removal from safe to reset connection
  • Pattern lock prompt appears without user configuration
  • Blank screen with no troubleshooting options on failure
  • Inconsistent biometric reader sensitivity
  • App incompatible with newer iPhone models despite claims

Requested features

14 requests
  • Push notifications for tamper alerts and battery warnings
  • Face ID and Touch ID support instead of pattern lock
  • Automatic Bluetooth connection without manual pairing
  • Low battery notifications and alerts
  • Failed access attempt logging
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  • Multi-phone support for same safe
  • Unified single app for all safe models
  • WiFi connectivity option
  • Extended Bluetooth range
  • Widget support for quick status checks
  • Numeric PIN option instead of pattern
  • Improved fingerprint position management
  • Emergency access notifications
  • Modern iOS design language and layout

Goal Zero Power

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes
  • Firmware update issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Inaccurate data display

Requested features

4 requests
  • Native iPad app
  • Apple Watch support
  • Better integration with expansion tanks
  • Temperature monitoring and alerts

In-app purchases

None

VAULTEK

No in-app purchases

None

Goal Zero Power

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAULTEK free?
VAULTEK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goal Zero Power free?
Goal Zero Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VAULTEK or Goal Zero Power?
Goal Zero Power is rated higher. VAULTEK averages 2.8 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Goal Zero Power averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do VAULTEK or Goal Zero Power have ads?
Neither VAULTEK nor Goal Zero Power shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAULTEK or Goal Zero Power?
VAULTEK ships an update every 2 months, and Goal Zero Power every 3 months. Most recently, VAULTEK was updated on July 18, 2026 and Goal Zero Power on September 26, 2026.

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