ZENTRA Utility vs Lightning PT
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!
Lightning PT
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Lightning PT application helps Roofing Southwest users (Superintendent/Foreman) to perform operations like crew clock in/clock out, receive notifications related to clock in/clock out, maintains list of jobs and crew associated etc. Lightning PT App is designed to ease the process of crew clock in/clock out, GPS tracking, job status, maintaining transaction history and real time clock out approvals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightning PT at every 3 weeks against ZENTRA Utility's every 4 months. ZENTRA Utility's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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, Lightning PT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZENTRA Utility | Lightning PT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | METER Group, Inc. | Sprayfoam Southwest, Inc |
In-app purchases
ZENTRA Utility
No in-app purchases
Lightning PT
No in-app purchases
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