Comparison

SG Tracker vs Alpena Auto

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

Head to head

SG Tracker

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.1133 ratingsView app →

Alpena Auto

Control Alpena® LED products

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.7125 ratingsView app →

About

SG Tracker

Connects to SG Tracker hardware via Bluetooth to enable features like two-way alarming, data transmission, and remote control for photos and videos. Supports a wide range of Apple devices.

Highlights

Bluetooth communication
Two-way alarming
Data transmission
Remote control picture
Remote video
Hardware integration

Features

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This app use iPhone (iPhone 4s, iPhone 5,iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6,iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus)/iPad (iPad 3，iPad 4,iPad Air, iPad Air 2,iPad mini, iPad mini 2/3/4) /iPod touch 5/6 bluetooth communication with SG Tracker ble hardware products, to achieve the two sides to alarm, data transmission, remote control picture, remote video, etc. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

Alpena Auto

This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Highlights

Control power
Adjust dimming levels
Select RGB colors
Program preset options
Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity

Features

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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.

Screenshots

SG Tracker3 screens

Alpena Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SG Tracker at 2.1 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. SG Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Alpena Auto's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 2%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SG Tracker holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 125 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 2% of SG Tracker's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Tracker ships an update every 11 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

SG Tracker versus Alpena Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SG Tracker	Alpena Auto
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.1 (133 ratings) — better	1.7 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews	2.2% of reviews	12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	133 — better	125
Update frequency	Every 11 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	7.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	47 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	National Broom Company of California, Inc.	Marklyn Group Inc

Customer experience

SG Tracker

All ratings133 ratings

Positive19.5%

Neutral14.3%

Negative66.2%

Written reviews45 reviews

Positive2.2%

Neutral6.7%

Negative91.1%

Alpena Auto

All ratings125 ratings

Positive11.2%

Neutral10.4%

Negative78.4%

Written reviews80 reviews

Positive12.5%

Neutral8.8%

Negative78.8%

User reviews

SG Tracker

From 133 App Store ratings

What we love

💡 Useful for finding lost objects around the house (occasionally)
👍 Idea is good for chronic key losers
💡 Idea is great and works when app is running
💡 Replaceable battery (unlike some competitors)

Room to improve

🐛 App crashes immediately
🐛 App does not open
🐛 Connection issues
🐛 Inaccurate location readings
🐛 Limited range

Alpena Auto

From 125 App Store ratings

What we love

🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities

Room to improve

🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled

Bugs and requests

SG Tracker

Reported bugs

16 issues

App crashes on launch
App does not open
Device does not connect/pair
Inaccurate location tracking
Limited Bluetooth range

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Random beeping from tracker
Tracker does not make sound
Slow location updates
Connection drops easily
App disconnects when phone locks
Tracker beeps when app is closed
Silent mode turns itself off
Device drains phone battery
Customer service unresponsive
Tracker doesn't work after battery change
App requires constant use to function

Requested features

10 requests

Fix the app so it doesn't crash
Allow 'always allow' for GPS tracking
Improve range and accuracy
Make the tracker louder
Provide real-time location updates

Show 5 more

Fix random beeping issues
Improve connection stability
Make the app work without being constantly open
Remove unnecessary camera/microphone permissions
Improve customer service responsiveness

Alpena Auto

Reported bugs

16 issues

App won't connect to found devices after scanning
Clicking on found devices produces no response
Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
Color selection limited to white after updates
App freezes when switching between multiple light sets

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Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
Lights flicker when engine is idling
App crashes when music is playing in background
Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised

Requested features

8 requests

Custom scene/pattern creation in app
Music synchronization with lights
Better app navigation and menu structure
Strobe light functionality
Ability to control multiple light sets without switching

Show 3 more

Improved documentation and user manual in app
Compatibility information for different products
Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain

In-app purchases

None

SG Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Alpena Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SG Tracker free?

SG Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Alpena Auto free?

Alpena Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, SG Tracker or Alpena Auto?

SG Tracker is rated higher. SG Tracker averages 2.1 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Alpena Auto averages 1.7 from 125 ratings.

Do SG Tracker or Alpena Auto have ads?

Neither SG Tracker nor Alpena Auto shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SG Tracker or Alpena Auto?

SG Tracker ships an update every 11 months, and Alpena Auto every 6 months. Most recently, SG Tracker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Alpena Auto on October 16, 2026.