Mopeka TankCheck is a utility app that pairs with magnetic sensors to monitor propane levels for RVs and grills on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app to eliminate the uncertainty of manual propane tank checks, ensuring they avoid fuel outages during travel or outdoor use.
For RV owners, outdoor grill users, and heater operators who require precise propane level tracking.
What does it look like?
Key features
Wireless synchronization between the mobile app and magnetic propane tank sensors via Bluetooth
Displays current LPG propane percentage and empty status on the main dashboard
Manual sync button interface for initial sensor wake-up and pairing
How much does it cost?
The app functions as a free utility to support the sale of proprietary hardware sensors.
Velocity
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The development momentum is classified as zombie due to the lack of updates for more than 12 months. The most recent release occurred on December 4, 2024, but the previous update was in September 2023, indicating a complete lack of consistent release cadence. There is no evidence of active development, feature updates, or live operations. The app appears to be in a state of abandonment.
Who built it?
Mopeka Products
4 apps tracked · Utilities
BMPRO SmartSense
MopekaIot Co-Pilot
EyegasUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans frustrated. Users appreciate accurate propane level readings provide peace of mind for rv owners during long-term travel and integration with external monitoring hardware allows for centralized management of multiple propane tanks, but report excessive background battery drain on mobile devices forces users to manually force-close the application.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Accurate propane level readings provide peace of mind for RV owners during long-term travel
- Integration with external monitoring hardware allows for centralized management of multiple propane tanks
- Excessive background battery drain on mobile devices forces users to manually force-close the application
99 of 99 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for Mopeka TankCheck
How's the Utilities market?
Mopeka operates in the Utilities category with a 3.1 average rating across 420 total ratings. The reliance on proprietary hardware creates a niche barrier that prevents direct category-wide competition.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By DataOnline LLC
Tank Utility competes directly for the propane monitoring market by providing remote tank level visibility to residential and commercial users.
- Integrates delivery ordering capabilities directly into the app to streamline the propane refill process
- Provides automated usage alerts that help users manage consumption patterns and avoid unexpected outages
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Key takeaways for Mopeka TankCheck
Where is it heading?
The propane monitoring market is consolidating around integrated service providers like Tank Utility that offer delivery scheduling alongside hardware. Mopeka's software-first instability leaves it exposed to these service-heavy competitors, so the PM must shift focus from hardware-only utility to software reliability to survive the next two quarters.
- Persistent Bluetooth synchronization errors in the latest update prevent basic sensor discovery, which accelerates user churn to more stable alternatives.
- Excessive background battery drain forces users to manually kill the app, which negates the value of passive, real-time propane monitoring.
The SWOT
- Magnetic sensor attachment allows for non-invasive installation on diverse tank sizes
- Proprietary hardware-software link creates a hardware-purchase lock-in
- Develop historical usage charts to drive long-term retention
- Expand tank size presets to include 15lb cylinders
Next best moves
Rebuild Bluetooth connection logic because synchronization errors are the top complaint → stabilize sensor discovery
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's hardware-first design is its greatest risk…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Automated delivery ordering (available in Tank Utility but missing here) +1
Since the last report: The product remains in a stagnant development state, but user feedback has surfaced new technical frustrations regarding notification behavior and expanded the understanding of integration use cases.
Bottom line
Mopeka holds a unique hardware-based niche but risks losing its user base to software instability, so the PM must prioritize Bluetooth and battery performance to prevent churn to more reliable IoT alternatives.
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Does Mopeka TankCheck work with any propane tank?
How does Mopeka compare to Tank Utility?
Is the app battery-intensive?
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