Comparison

GentleWatt Battery Life Saver vs Secure Apps

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

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About

GentleWatt Battery Life Saver

Features
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Keep batteries healthier β€” no tweaks, no cloud. GentleWatt switches the compatible smart plug OFF AUTOMATICALLY before a permanent 100% top-off. Choose your mode β€” OFF, LOW, MID, or β‰ˆ100% β€” and GentleWatt will cut power in every mode. Your charger won’t sit powered for hours. Perfect for overnight charging, kinder to the battery, and peace of mind for you. WHY GENTLEWATT? β€’ Battery-friendly: avoids needless β€œstaying at 100%” β€” cuts power even near full β€’ Four clear modes: OFF / LOW / MID / β‰ˆ100% for everyday, quick stop, or β€œalmost full” β€’ Safer overnight: power is disconnected automatically β€” no guesswork in the morning β€’ Local & private: runs on your home network, no account, no cloud β€’ Clear & fast: power/consumption monitoring, pull-to-refresh, badges for status & detection β€’ Fits your setup: works with the charger you already have HOW TO USE GENTLEWATT * Put phone & plug on the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi * Open GentleWatt β†’ start the automatic network scan for compatible plugs β€” or add by IP * Tap a mode (e.g., MID or β‰ˆ100%) β€” GentleWatt will cut power fully at the right time TYPICAL USES β€’ Phone charging overnight without sitting at 100% β€’ E-bikes/scooters: β€œalmost full,” then auto cut-off β€’ Laptops that usually stay plugged in β€’ Tool/garden batteries you want to protect long-term TECH & REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone with iOS 14 or later β€’ IMPORTANT: ESP32 smart plug with Tasmota 13.0.0+ (ESP32 build) needed! β€’ Same local 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (LAN access to the plug) β€’ Optional: Original GentleWatt sockets at www.gentlewatt.com β€” auto-detected; full app features free LICENSING β€’ GentleWatt sockets: free & unlimited β€’ In-app purchase/restore: removes all limits for third-party plugs β€’ Free mode (third-party): 1 standard device, 10 power-on events (then β€œFree Limit”; deletion still possible) PRIVACY Local control β€” no cloud. Your data stays with you. NOTE Battery benefits depend on device, chemistry, temperature, and use. Follow your device maker’s guidance. GentleWatt controls the plug that powers your charger; it does not modify phones or batteries. Install now β€” and turn charging time into battery health with GentleWatt.

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Secure Apps

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Protect your private apps, photos, and personal data with powerful security tools designed for iPhone. Secure Apps Lock helps you keep sensitive information safe using Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode protection β€” all in a fast, simple, and secure experience. Whether you want to secure social media, banking, messaging, gallery apps, or personal content, Secure Apps Lock gives you complete privacy control with advanced protection features. β—† Key Features * App Lock Protection Lock your important apps with: β€’ Face ID β€’ Touch ID β€’ PIN Passcode β€’ Pattern Lock Keep your private apps protected from unauthorized access. * Privacy Protection Protect your: β€’ Photos & Videos β€’ Social Apps β€’ Banking Apps β€’ Messages & Chats β€’ Notes & Personal Files * Fast & Secure Access Enjoy lightning-fast unlocking with smooth performance and strong encryption technology. * Intruder Detection Get alerts and monitor unauthorized access attempts to keep your data even safer. * Simple & Clean Interface Designed with a modern and user-friendly interface for quick setup and easy privacy management. * Custom Security Settings β€’ Auto-lock apps instantly β€’ Change passcodes anytime β€’ Enable biometric authentication β€’ Customize lock preferences * Why Choose Secure Apps Lock? β€’ Easy to use β€’ Strong privacy protection β€’ Modern security technology β€’ Lightweight and fast β€’ Secure sensitive information β€’ Works seamlessly on iPhone Protect your digital privacy and keep your personal information secure with Secure Apps Lock. Get unlimited access to all premium features of Secure Apps Lock by Subscribe Monthly Secure Apps Lock Pro at $1.99 and Yearly Secure Apps Lock Pro at $9.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. β€’ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/appsboomltd-pp β€’ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/appsboom-ltd-tos Download now and take full control of your app security and privacy.

Screenshots

GentleWatt Battery Life Saver4 screens
Secure Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GentleWatt Battery Life Saver at none against Secure Apps's shown. GentleWatt Battery Life Saver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GentleWatt Battery Life Saver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secure Apps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GentleWatt Battery Life Saver versus Secure Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGentleWatt Battery Life SaverSecure Apps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlueTrigger - SoftwareAppsboom LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GentleWatt Battery Life Saver

One-time1
  • GentleWatt Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Secure Apps

Subscriptions2
  • Secure Apps Montly$1.991 Month
  • Secure Apps Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GentleWatt Battery Life Saver free?
GentleWatt Battery Life Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Apps free?
Secure Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GentleWatt Battery Life Saver or Secure Apps have ads?
Secure Apps shows ads; GentleWatt Battery Life Saver does not.

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