Goal Zero Power vs Jackery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Jackery
Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.
- Remote device connection
- System status monitoring
- Real-time energy data
- Device control (ON/OFF)
- Family sharing
- Firmware updates
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Goal Zero Power at 4.4 against Jackery's 2.3. Goal Zero Power also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 231) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Jackery's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Goal Zero Power holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goal Zero Power has 1.2K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Goal Zero Power's written reviews are positive against 27% of Jackery's.
Goal Zero Power ships an update every 3 months, Jackery every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goal Zero Power | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.3 (231 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 231 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goal Zero LLC | Jackery |
Customer experience
Goal Zero Power
Jackery
User reviews
Goal Zero Power
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of information
- 👍 Powerful power app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Poor WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Never stays connected to device
- 🐛 App does not work
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Never accurate
Jackery
From 231 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 🚀 Responsive app controls
- 📊 Detailed device monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with account requirement
- 🔋 Drains battery when not in use
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
Jackery
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when refusing privacy settings
- Login issues and frequent log-outs
- Inconsistent device status reporting
Requested features
3 requests- Push notifications for battery status
- Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
- Offline mode for remote monitoring
In-app purchases
Goal Zero Power
No in-app purchases
Jackery
No in-app purchases
