Comparison

GSM Socket V3 vs TelePanel

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

Head to head
About

GSM Socket V3

Control and configure GSM power sockets remotely via SMS commands. This utility app automates SMS content editing and submission for seamless operation of compatible devices.

Highlights
  • SMS command automation
  • Remote socket configuration
  • Compatibility with SimPal models
  • Easy operation interface
  • Automated SMS content editing
Features
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GSM Socket V3 App use to work with SimPal-T4, SimPal-T40, SimPal-T420 and SimPal-S460, SimPal-S260 GSM power socket. The app auto edits and submits SMS content and commands to the socket, With the APP, easy to operation and configuration of your SimPal GSM power socket.

About

TelePanel

Features
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TelePanel β€” app for managing compatible Telemetrica devices TelePanel allows you to control compatible Telemetrica smart thermostats, heating controllers, and other connected devices from one app. The app lets you check device status, control connected equipment, adjust settings, receive important notifications, and view the event log. Main features Equipment control Turn connected equipment on and off, including boilers, electric boilers, pump groups, heaters, lighting, or other devices β€” depending on the device model and connection scheme. Temperature monitoring Monitor temperature online, set target values, and use automatic temperature control where supported by the device. Schedules Create weekly schedules for heating, temperature control, or other automation scenarios. Event notifications Receive push notifications about important events, such as power loss and recovery, temperature going outside the set range, device connection loss, and other events supported by your device model. Event log View the history of device operation and events directly in the app. Use from multiple smartphones Your connected devices are saved in your account, so they can be accessed from multiple smartphones when needed. Connection status monitoring TelePanel displays the online status of connected devices and helps you see whether a device is currently connected. Important: Before installing the app, please make sure that your Telemetrica device is supported by TelePanel. Devices controlled only by SMS are not supported in TelePanel. For such devices, please use the β€œTelemetrica” app. For questions about the app or Telemetrica devices, please contact support: support@telemetrica.ru

Screenshots

GSM Socket V34 screens
TelePanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TelePanel at monthly against GSM Socket V3's every 16 months. GSM Socket V3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSM Socket V3 ships an update every 16 months, TelePanel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GSM Socket V3 versus TelePanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSM Socket V3TelePanel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerε…ˆθ‰― 谒ООО Π’Π΅Π»Π΅ΠΌΠ΅Ρ‚Ρ€ΠΈΠΊΠ°

In-app purchases

None

GSM Socket V3

No in-app purchases

None

TelePanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSM Socket V3 free?
GSM Socket V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TelePanel free?
TelePanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSM Socket V3 or TelePanel have ads?
Neither GSM Socket V3 nor TelePanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSM Socket V3 or TelePanel?
GSM Socket V3 ships an update every 16 months, and TelePanel monthly. Most recently, GSM Socket V3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TelePanel on October 30, 2026.

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