Signal GH vs SEM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Signal GH
This tool helps HDHomerun users monitor and enhance their Over The Air (OTA) TV reception. It visualizes signal quality across channels, aiding in hardware adjustments for better performance. Features include system state snapshots and a broadcast tower map for US users.
- Monitor OTA signal quality
- Graph multiple channels simultaneously
- Adjust and upgrade receiving hardware
- Snapshot system states for experiments
- Broadcast tower map (US users)
- Manual channel tuning
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Signal GH is a tool for users of the HDHomerun networked digital TV tuner who want to monitor and improve their Over The Air (OTA) reception quality. It graphs signal quality from multiple channels simultaneously, allowing a user to more rapidly adjust and upgrade OTA receiving hardware, i.e., cables, connections, splitters, pre-amps, and antennas. Snapshot the state of your system using the Experiments tab to keep track of what worked and what didn't work. United States users also have the benefit of a map of digital television broadcasting towers. Depends on the accuracy of your device's compass. If you don't have an HDHomerun, you don't need this product. If you do have an HDHomerun, and use it for over the air reception, you will likely find it useful. If the automatic scan does not find a station you expect, tap on the station's real digital channel in the unused channel column under Settings. Signal GH does not support QAM (digital cable) Please make sure your HDHomerun is set to use a broadcasting channel set and not a cable channel set. You cannot use this software to watch video on your iOS device. This is a diagnostic tool.
SEM
This utility app monitors your household power consumption in real-time, providing historical data and comparisons to help you save on electricity bills. It supports managing multiple devices and customizing electricity fee calculations.
- Real-time power usage monitoring
- Historical energy use tracking
- Second-to-second, day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month, and year-to-year comparisons
- Electricity fee gradient calculation
- Customizable fee templates
- Multiple device management
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SEM‑Meter is a smart energy monitor that installs directly in your power distribution box. It continuously tracks your household electricity consumption and delivers real‑time usage data straight to you—so you always know exactly what’s drawing power. Beyond live monitoring, SEM‑Meter offers powerful insights to help you manage energy more intelligently: Historical analysis – Review past usage patterns and identify conservation opportunities. Multi‑timeframe comparisons – Compare consumption second by second, day by day, week by week, month by month, and year over year. Bill savings – With clear visibility into your habits, you can make informed changes that lower your monthly electricity costs. Customizable tariff calculator – Includes a built‑in electricity fee gradient template, fully adjustable to match your local rate structure. Multi‑device management – Add and bind multiple SEM‑Meters to a single account, enabling unified monitoring and control across multiple properties or expanded setups. Whether you're an eco‑conscious homeowner or managing a growing portfolio, SEM‑Meter gives you the data and flexibility to take full command of your energy future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SEM at Free against Signal GH's $2.99. SEM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Signal GH's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (70% vs 38%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
SEM is free to download; Signal GH costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Signal GH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal GH has 539 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Signal GH's written reviews are positive against 38% of SEM's.
Signal GH ships an update every 4 months, SEM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Signal GH | SEM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (539 ratings) — better | 3.4 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 539 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #115 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Generally Helpful Software | Hangzhou Dashi Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Signal GH
SEM
Bugs and requests
Signal GH
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scanning stops with no channels found
- Incorrect channel numbers and frequencies
- Tuner locking issues with other apps
Requested features
4 requests- Option to keep screen on during use
- Ability to select individual virtual channels
- Increase signal polling frequency and history
- Add more visual indicators for signal quality
SEM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Signal GH
No in-app purchases
SEM
No in-app purchases









