Comparison

SUNBEAMsystem vs SMARTDOCK

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time charge status
  • Voltage and current monitoring
  • Battery temperature display
  • Cycle count retrieval
  • Capacity loss information
  • Automatic Bluetooth reconnection
Features
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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.

About

SMARTDOCK

Features
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Control your boat easily and conveniently via app. Use our product SMARTDOCK-ECU to control your drives conveniently with your smartphone from any position on your boat. With SMARTDOCK-TCU you can complement your control unit with your bow and stern thruster. The app offers two different control views allowing you to choose whatever suits you best. All compatible boat motors as well as bow and stern thrusters are listed on our website www.smartdock.de/en.

Screenshots

SUNBEAMsystem3 screens
SMARTDOCK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMARTDOCK at every 10 days against SUNBEAMsystem's every 2 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUNBEAMsystem ships an update every 2 months, SMARTDOCK every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SUNBEAMsystem versus SMARTDOCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUNBEAMsystemSMARTDOCK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNBEAMsystem ABThitronik

In-app purchases

None

SUNBEAMsystem

No in-app purchases

None

SMARTDOCK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SUNBEAMsystem free?
SUNBEAMsystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMARTDOCK free?
SMARTDOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SUNBEAMsystem or SMARTDOCK have ads?
Neither SUNBEAMsystem nor SMARTDOCK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUNBEAMsystem or SMARTDOCK?
SUNBEAMsystem ships an update every 2 months, and SMARTDOCK every 10 days. Most recently, SUNBEAMsystem was updated on June 1, 2026 and SMARTDOCK on September 10, 2026.

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