Sentrius IG Connect vs PowerSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sentrius IG Connect
This utility app helps users connect a specific wireless gateway device to their Wi-Fi network and provision an AWS IoT Greengrass core. It facilitates connecting the device to your preferred AWS cloud account for seamless integration.
- Scan for gateways via Bluetooth
- Set Wi-Fi connection parameters
- Provision AWS IoT Greengrass core
- Connect to AWS cloud
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Ezurio's Sentrius™ IG Connect allows customers to get started with their Sentrius IG60 AWS IoT Greengrass-enabled wireless gateway. The app allows users to connect the IG60 to the local Wi-Fi, provision an AWS IoT Greengrass core, and connect to the user’s AWS account. Feature list: Scan for available Sentrius IG60 gateways via Bluetooth Set Wi-Fi connection parameters Provision an AWS IoT Greengrass core Connect the device to the user’s preferred AWS cloud About Ezurio: Ezurio simplifies the enablement of wireless technologies with market-leading wireless modules and antennas, integrated sensor and gateway platforms, and customer-specific wireless solutions. Our best-in-class support and comprehensive engineering services help reduce risk and improve time-to-market. When you need unmatched wireless performance to connect electronics with security and confidence, Ezurio delivers — no matter what. For the latest news or more information, visit ezurio.com
PowerSpot
Monitor the wireless charging status of compatible devices, including a unique rechargeable grip for game controllers. Set charging schedules and track power transmission from a wireless power transmitter.
- Monitor wireless charging status
- Track Powercast-enabled devices
- Control Wireless Charging Grip
- Schedule transmitter dormancy
- View over-the-air recharging
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The PowerSpot app is your hub for monitoring the wireless charging status of your Wireless Charging Grip and other Powercast-enabled devices. Simply place your enabled device in front of a PowerSpot RF wireless power transmitter and monitor its status using this app. WIRELESS CHARGING GRIP Use this app to monitor your Wireless Charging Grip – the world’s first completely wirelessly rechargeable device! Simply click in your Joy Con controllers, then set it & forget it in front of your PowerSpot transmitter for over-the-air wireless recharging. Your Joy Cons recharge from the battery embedded in the Grip, which can also be used as a backup battery pack for extended game play. Get yours on Amazon today! https://www.powercastco.com/grips/ TRUE WIRELESS POWER Powercast is leading the world in real, long-distance wireless power solutions. Pair this app with your Powercast enabled, wirelessly rechargeable devices to monitor completely wireless battery recharging of your Wireless Charging Grip and other Powercast-enabled devices. Additionally, use the schedule feature to set periods of dormancy for your PowerSpot transmitter. THE POWERSPOT WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTER The PowerSpot Transmitter from Powercast provides a reliable source of wireless energy to send power over a distance to devices equipped with Powerharvester® receivers by broadcasting radio waves in the unlicensed 915MHz ISM band for remote power and data. https://www.powercastco.com/products/powerspot/ ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS The P1110-EVAL-PS PowerSpot RF Wireless Power Development Kit for Battery Recharging is a complete development solution for the PowerSpot transmitter to demonstrate its’ battery recharging capabilities and BLE communications protocols. Learn more about the P1110-EVAL-PS here: https://www.powercastco.com/products/development-kits/#EVAL-PS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerSpot at 5.0 against Sentrius IG Connect's 2.5. Sentrius IG Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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.
PowerSpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Sentrius IG Connect ships an update every 11 months, PowerSpot every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sentrius IG Connect | PowerSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezurio LLC | Powercast |
Customer experience
Sentrius IG Connect
PowerSpot
In-app purchases
Sentrius IG Connect
No in-app purchases
PowerSpot
No in-app purchases
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