Comparison

GSM Socket V3 vs Evesta by SpotNRG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Evesta by SpotNRG

Features
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Evesta is a mobile application designed for remote control and monitoring of SpotNRG Evesta thermostats. The specialty of the Evesta application is optimized heating control based on Nordpool electricity spot prices and next day weather forecast. Heating will be reduced during expensive hours and increased during cheap hours. Operation is fully customizable by the end user. Thermostats can be easily added to application by setting thermostat into “Connect to cloud” mode. Thermostat will show two three digit PIN codes, which are entered into application in “Add thermostat”. WIFI network selection and password entering is done in application. During thermostat installation phase, settings can be copied from earlier thermostat to make installation process faster. Multiple thermostats can be controlled from the application. Thermostats can be grouped into zones enabling common setpoint & mode selection for several thermostats. Thermostat can be also placed into custom control mode to override zone settings. Application offers fast switching between Home, Away and Schedule modes, additionally Anti-frost and Power regulation modes are available. Weekly Schedule can be easily programmed with application. Application will show the used temperature setpoint and measured room or floor temperature depending on the selected operation mode for the thermostat. Application offers full control to all thermostat parameters in advanced settings menu. Temperature and Energy consumption trends can be easily monitored with application. Energy consumption can be shown from one or multiple thermostats. Application offers calculator for achieved savings and electricity price information during the day. Temperature alarm limits can be configured for room and floor sensor. Alarms will be available even when application is closed as push notifications.

Screenshots

GSM Socket V34 screens
Evesta by SpotNRG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Evesta by SpotNRG at monthly against GSM Socket V3's every 16 months. GSM Socket V3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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

GSM Socket V3 ships an update every 16 months, Evesta by SpotNRG monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
GSM Socket V3 versus Evesta by SpotNRG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSM Socket V3Evesta by SpotNRG
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer先良 谢Ouman Oy

In-app purchases

None

GSM Socket V3

No in-app purchases

None

Evesta by SpotNRG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSM Socket V3 free?
GSM Socket V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evesta by SpotNRG free?
Evesta by SpotNRG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSM Socket V3 or Evesta by SpotNRG have ads?
Neither GSM Socket V3 nor Evesta by SpotNRG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSM Socket V3 or Evesta by SpotNRG?
GSM Socket V3 ships an update every 16 months, and Evesta by SpotNRG monthly. Most recently, GSM Socket V3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Evesta by SpotNRG on November 7, 2026.

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