# Goal Zero Power vs SPOT X Bluetooth

The clearest difference is rating: Goal Zero Power at 4.3 against SPOT X Bluetooth's 2.2. Goal Zero Power also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 15%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 53). SPOT X Bluetooth's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Goal Zero Power holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goal Zero Power has 1.2K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Goal Zero Power's written reviews are positive against 15% of SPOT X Bluetooth's.

Goal Zero Power ships an update every 3 months, SPOT X Bluetooth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goal Zero Power | SPOT X Bluetooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-zero-power/id1369567573/reviews)** | [2.2 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-x-bluetooth/id1418588767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goal Zero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369567572) | [SPOT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/423066537) |

## What reviewers say

### Goal Zero Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-zero-power/id1369567573)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Firmware update issues
- Connectivity problems
- Inaccurate data display

**Requested features**

- Native iPad app
- Apple Watch support
- Better integration with expansion tanks
- Temperature monitoring and alerts


### SPOT X Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-x-bluetooth/id1418588767)

This app allows you to send and receive messages with any cell phone number or email address directly from your smartphone. Track your progress with customizable intervals and share with others via Google Maps. It also facilitates emergency communication with a 24/7 Search & Rescue center.

**Highlights:** Send/receive messages to cell phones and emails, Customizable tracking intervals, Share progress via Google Maps, Send S.O.S. to Search & Rescue, Two-way emergency communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🛰️ Essential for backcountry communication
- 🛰️ Useful as a backup emergency device
- 🛰️ Works independently of cell service (when it connects)
- 🛰️ Lower service fees than competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App requires internet connection to function
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🐛 Unusable on modern iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before pairing
- App crashes on login
- App crashes on message selection
- Bluetooth sync does not work
- App does not sync device to web account

**Requested features**

- Improve app interface and usability
- Add a reset button for the unit on the app
- Provide crash logs for upload
- Allow app to function without internet connection
- Fix screen alignment issues on modern iPhones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goal Zero Power free?

Goal Zero Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SPOT X Bluetooth free?

SPOT X Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Goal Zero Power or SPOT X Bluetooth?

Goal Zero Power is rated higher. Goal Zero Power averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SPOT X Bluetooth averages 2.2 from 53 ratings.

### Do Goal Zero Power or SPOT X Bluetooth have ads?

Neither Goal Zero Power nor SPOT X Bluetooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goal Zero Power or SPOT X Bluetooth?

Goal Zero Power ships an update every 3 months, and SPOT X Bluetooth every 2 months. Most recently, Goal Zero Power was updated on October 25, 2026 and SPOT X Bluetooth on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*