Simtek Sensors vs Goal Zero Power
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simtek Sensors
Monitor remote locations without Wi-Fi or power. Receive instant alerts on your phone when a sensor is triggered, enhancing security and peace of mind. Features include customizable messages, alert history, and low battery notifications.
- Remote space monitoring without Wi-Fi
- Instant phone alerts (approx. 20 seconds)
- Customizable alert messages
- Alert history tracking
- Low battery notifications
- Signal strength and battery status
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Companion app for the Simtek StealthALERT Security Sensor. Monitor any remote space without needing WIFI or electrical outlets. Protect what you love. Alerts your phone in about 20 seconds when the sensor is triggered. Enhance your security, awareness and peace of mind. Features: · Easy setup: scan QR Code and you're done · Customize alert messages · See alert history · Unsubscribe from alerts · Track location (triangulation) · Low battery alerts · See signal strength, battery, and trigger source · Third party subscriber notifications - get a push alert if someone subscribes to your sensor without you knowing If you experience any bugs or have feedback and questions please email help@simtek.io Leave detailed information with a screenshot.
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.
- Live battery monitoring
- Remote outlet control
- Push notifications
- Smart power management
- Historical usage tracking
- Firmware updates
- In-app guides and support
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simtek Sensors at 100% against Goal Zero Power's 34%. Simtek Sensors also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Goal Zero Power's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Simtek Sensors holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goal Zero Power has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simtek Sensors's written reviews are positive against 34% of Goal Zero Power's.
Simtek Sensors ships an update every 5 weeks, Goal Zero Power every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simtek Sensors | Goal Zero Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 34.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simtek, Inc. | Goal Zero LLC |
Customer experience
Simtek Sensors
Goal Zero Power
Bugs and requests
Simtek Sensors
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Simtek Sensors
No in-app purchases
Goal Zero Power
No in-app purchases
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