SUNBEAMsystem vs Gobius
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.
Gobius
This application works with specific sensors to monitor fluid levels in tanks, displaying volume in percentages and liters. It provides installation guides, tank calculators for various shapes, and visual level indicators.
- Fluid level monitoring
- Volume display in % and liters
- Installation guides
- Tank calculator for non-rectangular tanks
- Visual fluid level indicators
- Waterproof sensor compatibility
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This app is designed to be used with the Gobius C and Gobius Pro sensors. The sensor is measuring sleeplessly from empty to full tank for all kinds of fluids. It gives you to volume in % and liters. The sensor is placed direct on top of the tank on plastic and glass fiber tanks. On metal tanks, you need a hole, at least 40 mm. Gobius C is ready to use; everything is in the box. You get the sensor with a 3M tape, a Quick Guide, 3M tissue, a cable to connect to a power source (12-24 V), and to use for external devices, like warning lights/buzzers, control systems, and analog gauges. The Quick Guide gives you a brief overview of installing the sensor. And the sensor is waterproof IP66. In the app you have everything; Installation Guide with instructions for mounting the sensor on the tank, setup/calculation and displaying the fluid level in different colors. The app has also a Tank Calculator for non-rectangular tanks, such as round and triangular tanks. Installation should take no longer than 15 minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SUNBEAMsystem at 3.0 against Gobius's 1.0. SUNBEAMsystem also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
SUNBEAMsystem holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
SUNBEAMsystem ships an update every 2 months, Gobius monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SUNBEAMsystem | Gobius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SUNBEAMsystem AB | Gobius Sensor Technology AB |
Customer experience
SUNBEAMsystem
Gobius
In-app purchases
SUNBEAMsystem
No in-app purchases
Gobius
No in-app purchases









