Goal Zero Power vs BougeRV
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.
BougeRV
Control your BougeRV smart devices remotely. Manage refrigerators, energy storage systems, and air conditioners with ease. This utility app provides seamless integration for optimizing your device performance.
- Control refrigerators
- Manage energy storage
- Operate air conditioners
- Remote device management
- Smart appliance integration
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A tool APP for BougeRV to control refrigerators, energy storage, air conditioners, etc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BougeRV at 62% against Goal Zero Power's 35%. BougeRV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Goal Zero Power's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 400) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BougeRV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 400 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Goal Zero Power's written reviews are positive against 62% of BougeRV's.
Goal Zero Power ships an update every 3 months, BougeRV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goal Zero Power | BougeRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (400 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | 62.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 400 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Goal Zero LLC | Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Goal Zero Power
BougeRV
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
BougeRV
From 400 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 📱 Remote control via phone
- ❄️ Keeps items cool/frozen
- 🔋 Good battery life/runtime
- 🔌 Multiple power options
Room to improve
- ❌ App doesn't connect
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate battery gauge
- 🌡️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🤔 Confusing 'Whole' metric
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
BougeRV
Reported bugs
19 issues- App fails to connect via Bluetooth
- App does not recognize devices
- Login/account creation errors
- Verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
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- Inaccurate temperature readings
- Inaccurate battery gauge
- Updates breaking Bluetooth connectivity
- Expired certificates for QR code
- Cannot control AC unit after update
- Cannot access certain features (e.g., left side)
- App shows device as 'offline' or 'not powered'
- Cannot create an account
- App does not launch after connection
- Temperature units switch randomly
- App screen 'runs wild'
- Cannot operate fridge without account
- App detects wrong model (e.g., Rocky vs. dual door)
- Bluetooth button not working
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode for homepage
- Track wattage in app
- More battery metrics
- Clearer power source indicator in app
- Support for CRH series in help section
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- Estimated run times and fuel level
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to control left side of fridge
In-app purchases
Goal Zero Power
No in-app purchases
BougeRV
No in-app purchases
