Comparison

Jackery vs BougeRV

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

Head to head
About

Jackery

Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.

Highlights
  • Remote device connection
  • System status monitoring
  • Real-time energy data
  • Device control (ON/OFF)
  • Family sharing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1

About

BougeRV

Control your BougeRV smart devices remotely. Manage refrigerators, energy storage systems, and air conditioners with ease. This utility app provides seamless integration for optimizing your device performance.

Highlights
  • Control refrigerators
  • Manage energy storage
  • Operate air conditioners
  • Remote device management
  • Smart appliance integration
Features
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A tool APP for BougeRV to control refrigerators, energy storage, air conditioners, etc

Screenshots

Jackery4 screens
BougeRV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BougeRV at 4.7 against Jackery's 2.3. BougeRV also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 27%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BougeRV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 400 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Jackery's written reviews are positive against 67% of BougeRV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jackery versus BougeRV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJackeryBougeRV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (231 ratings)4.7 (400 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231400 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB211 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJackeryGuangzhou Boju Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Jackery

All ratings231 ratings
Positive28.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative64.9%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative61.0%

BougeRV

All ratings400 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

Jackery

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
  • 🚀 Responsive app controls
  • 📊 Detailed device monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with account requirement
  • 🔋 Drains battery when not in use

BougeRV

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 📱 Remote control via phone
  • ❄️ Keeps items cool/frozen
  • 🔋 Good battery life/runtime
  • 🔌 Multiple power options

Room to improve

  • ❌ App doesn't connect
  • 🐛 App crashes/freezes
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate battery gauge
  • 🌡️ Inaccurate temperature readings
  • 🤔 Confusing 'Whole' metric

Bugs and requests

Jackery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when refusing privacy settings
  • Login issues and frequent log-outs
  • Inconsistent device status reporting

Requested features

3 requests
  • Push notifications for battery status
  • Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
  • Offline mode for remote monitoring

BougeRV

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App fails to connect via Bluetooth
  • App does not recognize devices
  • Login/account creation errors
  • Verification code not received
  • App crashes or freezes
Show 14 more
  • Inaccurate temperature readings
  • Inaccurate battery gauge
  • Updates breaking Bluetooth connectivity
  • Expired certificates for QR code
  • Cannot control AC unit after update
  • Cannot access certain features (e.g., left side)
  • App shows device as 'offline' or 'not powered'
  • Cannot create an account
  • App does not launch after connection
  • Temperature units switch randomly
  • App screen 'runs wild'
  • Cannot operate fridge without account
  • App detects wrong model (e.g., Rocky vs. dual door)
  • Bluetooth button not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Dark mode for homepage
  • Track wattage in app
  • More battery metrics
  • Clearer power source indicator in app
  • Support for CRH series in help section
Show 3 more
  • Estimated run times and fuel level
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to control left side of fridge

In-app purchases

None

Jackery

No in-app purchases

None

BougeRV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jackery free?
Jackery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BougeRV free?
BougeRV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jackery or BougeRV?
BougeRV is rated higher. Jackery averages 2.3 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while BougeRV averages 4.7 from 400 ratings.
Do Jackery or BougeRV have ads?
Neither Jackery nor BougeRV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jackery or BougeRV?
Jackery ships an update every 3 weeks, and BougeRV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jackery was updated on October 11, 2026 and BougeRV on October 14, 2026.

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