Comparison

Goal Zero Power vs BlueCool Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live battery monitoring
  • Remote outlet control
  • Push notifications
  • Smart power management
  • Historical usage tracking
  • Firmware updates
  • In-app guides and support
Features
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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.

About

BlueCool Connect

Features
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Get an immediate remote access to all your BlueCool units via one mobile app. BlueCool Connect allows you to switch your cooling devices on from anywhere in the world *) When there is no network available, BlueCool Connect can be accessed locally via Ad-hoc Wifi. Application features: • Control all BlueCool units remotely (toggle on/off, setpoint temperature, fan control, delayed on/off toggle) • View single BlueCool unit details, like cabin temperature • Configure each cooling unit mode and other settings separately • Group multiple cooling units to be controlled together • Remote access via mobile network *) • Local access via ad-hoc WiFi This application requires that a separate Webasto BlueCool Connect control device is installed with your BlueCool cooling equipment. *) Remote access requires an active service subscription and either a mobile network connection or external internet connection via LAN.

Screenshots

Goal Zero Power4 screens
BlueCool Connect2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueCool Connect at 12.1 against Goal Zero Power's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Goal Zero Power versus BlueCool Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoal Zero PowerBlueCool Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.112.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoal Zero LLCWebasto Roof & Components SE

Bugs and 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

BlueCool Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Goal Zero Power

No in-app purchases

None

BlueCool Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goal Zero Power free?
Goal Zero Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueCool Connect free?
BlueCool Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goal Zero Power or BlueCool Connect have ads?
Neither Goal Zero Power nor BlueCool Connect shows ads.

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