ZENTRA Utility vs AlphaDisc™ BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZENTRA Utility
Configure and manage METER Data Loggers wirelessly via Bluetooth. View sensor data, adjust settings, test connectivity, and update firmware for compatible devices.
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- View sensor data
- Configure device settings
- Test cellular connection
- Update firmware
- Calibrate sensors
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ZENTRA Utility Mobile is the newest way to interact with your ZENTRA System devices. Using Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE), you can wirelessly connect to your devices, view information about the device and sensors, and configure the device according to your needs. ZENTRA Utility features: - Wirelessly connect to ZENTRA System devices - View sensor and on-board measurement values - Configure device metadata, measurement interval, cellular communication settings, and sensor configuration - Test cellular connection of your device - Search for available carriers to which the device can connect - Save preferences for unit types and device defaults - Update logger and sensor firmware - Calibrate and install sensors - Create and manage calibrations for Soil Moisture Sensors Compatible Devices - ZL6 - ZL6 Basic - ATMOS 41W - ZSC Send Feedback Within ZENTRA Utility, you can easily send feedback. If there are things that you like or don't like, please let us know. We want to create the best user experience possible. Thanks for using ZENTRA Utility!
AlphaDisc™ BLE
Control and manage your irrigation filter systems remotely. This application connects via Bluetooth to a controller, allowing real-time operation and flushing of self-cleaning filters directly from your smartphone.
- Remote irrigation filter control
- Real-time system monitoring
- Automated filter flushing
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Smartphone operation
- No cloud account required
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AlphaDisc™ BLE App — a free app that lets you access AlphaDisc™ BLE Controller for your irrigation filters on all your sites, in real time, directly from your smartphone. The BLE App interfaces with Netafim BLE Controller, which operates the automated processes that control and flush Netafim's AlphaDisc single and AlphaDisc single XL self-cleaning filters. Netafim’s AlphaDisc™ BLE is a smartphone operated controller for filtration systems that is available as integrated device for controlling one or two new filters. The AlphaDisc™ BLE system consists of two major components: The AlphaDisc™ BLE Controller and the AlphaDisc™ BLE Mobile Application. ALPHADISC™ BLE Mobile application connects to the controller via Bluetooth® wireless technology. The mobile phone should be within a range of 10-15 meters from the controller. This application does not require a cloud account. Download and install the ALPHADISC™ BLE Mobile application on your phone. To register your account in ALPHADISC™ BLE application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZENTRA Utility at 13% against AlphaDisc™ BLE's 0%. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZENTRA Utility ships an update every 4 months, AlphaDisc™ BLE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZENTRA Utility | AlphaDisc™ BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | METER Group, Inc. | Netafim |
Customer experience
ZENTRA Utility
AlphaDisc™ BLE
In-app purchases
ZENTRA Utility
No in-app purchases
AlphaDisc™ BLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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