Comparison

BougeRV vs Sentry BLE

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

Head to head

BougeRV

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.7400 ratingsView app →

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

About

Sentry BLE

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This application is a configuration tool for Vision Metering GLS005 MIU. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Screenshots

BougeRV4 screens

Sentry BLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sentry BLE at 13.1 against BougeRV's 15.0. 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

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

BougeRV ships an update every 3 weeks, Sentry BLE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

BougeRV versus Sentry BLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BougeRV	Sentry BLE
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (400 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	67.3% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	400 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	211 MB	66 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co., Ltd.	Vision Metering

Bugs and requests

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

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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

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Estimated run times and fuel level
Advanced analytics dashboard
Ability to control left side of fridge

Sentry BLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BougeRV

No in-app purchases

None

Sentry BLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BougeRV free?

BougeRV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sentry BLE free?

Sentry BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BougeRV or Sentry BLE have ads?

Neither BougeRV nor Sentry BLE shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BougeRV or Sentry BLE?

BougeRV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sentry BLE every 6 weeks. Most recently, BougeRV was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sentry BLE on September 16, 2026.