SUNBEAMsystem vs VL Flex Configurator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SUNBEAMsystem
Monitor your lithium battery's charge status, voltage, current, and temperature. Retrieve cycle count and capacity information for a comprehensive overview. The app automatically reconnects via Bluetooth.
- Real-time charge status
- Voltage and current monitoring
- Battery temperature display
- Cycle count retrieval
- Capacity loss information
- Automatic Bluetooth reconnection
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Please, get attention: This version isn't supported anymore, so please, migrate onto our Multi Connect application: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunbeamsystem-multi-connect/id1497362864. However, you could still use this version, if you don't want to get more functionality and supported hardware. SUNBEAMsystem Smart L I T H I U M is fully Plug & Play which means you can replace your old lead acid with out any hassles or need in extra equipment. The app gives you full control and overview of your charge status and other important parameters. App functionality: Main Screen is configurable and will show The state of Charge, Voltage, Charge and Discharge current, The used capacity in Ah, Projected time until full and empty, finally also the temperature inside the battery. You can retrieve cycle count as well as the calculated capacity. This is improves the second hand value as well as giving you immediate information regarding any capacity loss due to for example low temperature. Temperature is configurable (C/F) The Connection to the battery uses low consumption Bluetooth and after connection the app will try to stay connected to the battery in the background as long as you do not disconnect (by hitting the back button). This means you might move out of contact (leave your vessel) and then return and the app will reconnect automatically. The Bluetooth connection strength is shown in the upper right corner.
VL Flex Configurator
This app allows for contactless configuration of a universal gauge device. It enables users to set up instrument displays and transfer settings wirelessly with a simple tap.
- Contactless device configuration
- Wireless settings transfer
- User-friendly interface
- Single or dual layout display
- Alarm display
- Supports engine sensor inputs
- CAN interface for digital network data
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THE UNIVERSAL GAUGE The VL Flex device can easily replicate every analog instrument thanks to the sun-readable 1.44” TFT display embedded into a standard 52 mm satellite instrument. The supported analog inputs allow you to directly read from your engine sensors, and the CAN interface expands this possibility by allowing the device to read from the digital network. The simple but effective graphic design can be set up in a single or dual layout, presenting the data in a clear and intuitive form. The colored bar graph and the alarm display allow you to visually understand your data. CONTACTLESS DEVICE CONFIGURATION (Patent Pending) The VL Flex configurator is the easiest way to configure your VL Flex device! Thanks to the contactless configuration you can setup your all-in-one instrument with a simple tap! Launch the App and define your settings through the user-friendly interface, then simply hold your mobile device in proximity of the VL Flex device to transfer the configuration. Thanks to the embedded passive antenna the configuration can be done powerless! Discover more on www.veratron.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VL Flex Configurator at 5.0 against SUNBEAMsystem's 3.0. SUNBEAMsystem's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
VL Flex Configurator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SUNBEAMsystem | VL Flex Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUNBEAMsystem AB | Veratron AG |
Customer experience
SUNBEAMsystem
VL Flex Configurator
In-app purchases
SUNBEAMsystem
No in-app purchases
VL Flex Configurator
No in-app purchases
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