Genasys Protect vs Sunrun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genasys Protect
Receive unified emergency alerts from multiple mass notification systems in one place. Get instant, geo-located notifications from local authorities and manage safety for multiple locations.
- Unified alerts from multiple systems
- Instant geo-located notifications
- Multi-location safety management
- Real-time local authority alerts
- Seamless communication
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• Unified Alerts Experience seamless communication by receiving alerts from leading mass notification systems, GP Alert and EVAC, all within a single app. There is no need for multiple apps or installations for different locations or counties – our app consolidates alerts for a unified experience. • Instant Geo-Located Emergency Notifications Receive real-time alerts directly from local authorities to your mobile device without the hassle of logging into multiple emergency platforms. With location services enabled, you can stay informed even while traveling and will automatically receive alerts from partnered areas. • Multi-Location Safety Safeguard your loved ones by effortlessly saving and managing multiple locations within the app.
Sunrun
Monitor your solar energy system, track energy production, and access support. Gain insights into your environmental impact and manage your system data from a single, user-friendly interface.
- System data management
- Energy production tracking
- Customer support access
- Environmental impact insights
- User-friendly interface
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Newly designed and easy-to-use, our app is the single access point for Sunrun customers to monitor their systems, track energy production, and get the support they need. Featuring: • Streamlined access to manage and organize all of your system data. Our user-friendly interface provides a centralized hub where you can conveniently access and oversee your system data. • Thorough support page to help you find the answers you need. Whether it’s getting started with your new system or questions around the fundamentals of solar, we’ve got you covered. • Contextualized insights to better understand the positive environmental impact you’re making. Our app utilizes your system data to offer valuable insights, deepening your understanding of how your choices contribute to a greener planet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunrun at 73% against Genasys Protect's 9%. Sunrun also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (3K vs 81). Genasys Protect's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Sunrun holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrun has 3K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Genasys Protect's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sunrun's.
Genasys Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, Sunrun every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genasys Protect | Sunrun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (81 ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENASYS | Sunrun Inc. |
Customer experience
Genasys Protect
Sunrun
User reviews
Genasys Protect
From 81 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for Zonehaven system users
- 👍 Works well on iPhone (for some)
- 👍 Good idea for local info
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unusable on iPad/certain iPhones
- 🐛 Inaccessible start button
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Limited zone updates
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
Sunrun
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Real-time data tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive solar production metrics
- 🔍 Detailed system information
- 🌞 Visually pleasing app design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or delayed data
- 🔍 Lack of individual panel monitoring
- 🔋 No battery usage information
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear data presentation
- 🔍 Missing system specifications
Bugs and requests
Genasys Protect
Reported bugs
10 issues- Start button inaccessible on various devices
- App freezes during setup
- Does not update events promptly
- Information is outdated
- Limited zone updates cause missed alerts
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- Does not save addresses consistently
- Battery drain issue
- Cannot get past notification screen
- Display too large for some screens
- App does not react properly to input
Requested features
6 requests- Update app for all devices
- Update city-level warnings
- Improve UX/UI design
- Ensure real-time emergency propagation
- Allow notification access
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- Save addresses consistently
Sunrun
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Frequent loading issues
- Charts and graphs not functioning properly
- Discrepancies between app and actual production
Requested features
5 requests- Download or export data
- Integrate energy usage data
- Add alerts and notifications
- Provide landscape mode on iPad
- Show year-over-year production comparisons
In-app purchases
Genasys Protect
No in-app purchases
Sunrun
No in-app purchases
