Comparison

Swift Command vs Motorhome Stopover

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

Head to head
About

Swift Command

Control your caravan's features remotely via Bluetooth or internet. Monitor water, power, lighting, heating, and receive alerts. Access manuals, track your vehicle, and view historical data.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and internet remote control
  • Water and power management
  • Lighting and heating control
  • Vehicle alerts and notifications
  • Manuals and dealer information
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Historical data logging
Features
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Swift Command App is the new Mobile App to allow Bluetooth Connectivity and remote control of the new 2016 & later Range of Swift Caravans fitted with the new Smart Control Panel. The App enables users to control various features of the Caravan/Motorhome primarily via Bluetooth or for long range via Internet connection (Long Range is a limited amount of controls). Water Page <-- Alerts, pump control, auto refill (model dependant). Power Page <-- Battery select, AC limiter, Live Data. Lighting Page <-- Control all lights and model dependant allow split dimmer control. Heating Page <-- Full heating control and allow for single week timer or 7 day individual timers for all heating systems. Remote Page <-- Connect to vehicle from a distance, turn on lights and turn heating boost on after a cold day out return to a lit and warm vehicle if required. Alerts Page <-- Alarm, Frost, Water tank, Leisure battery, vehicle battery alerts set ranges and how many sms/ email alerts per day. Manuals Page <-- Once you connect to your Swift Command account, the App will identify and show the current Manuals available for your make/model including technical and user handbooks. Locate Page <-- See historical location data and show dealer locations on the map highlighting your current selected service dealer. Levels Page <-- Load specific current levels remotely from your vehicle to check current status. History Page <-- See a historical graph of many of the vehicle levels, temperature interior and exterior, battery levels, water levels. Dealer Page <-- Provides your current selected dealers address web site and contacts details with a handy locate button.. Specific to 2017 Onwards AL-KO ATC Page <-- Graphical representation of your current journey indicating caravan sway levels and interventions carried out by the AL-KO unit. When in background mode will send audible and message notification warning to user if AL-KO unit is having to intervene or if errors. Stores current journey details of events, interventions, errors and duration along with a full history each which can be cleared separately. Swift Command Tracker <-- Is built in to all 2017 and later Swift vehicles and forms part of the Swift Command system. The unit is Thatcham Category 6 approved, provides European coverage and is ready for use, all you need to do is purchase a tracking subscription by visiting the Swift Command web site. The tracker may reduce your annual insurance premiums and provides extra peace of mind, with support of a manned 24/7 call centre to notify of any problems. Specific to 2018 Range Refrigeration Page <-- Monitor Fridge and settings via Bluetooth. Air Con Page <-- Monitor Air Con and environment via Bluetooth. Vehicle Diagnostics added to platform to assist in identifying issues with in the vehicle when customer requests support. Mapping and all remote functions now operate via a new web server providing improved handling and response. Mapping now includes Point of Interest Data from The Camping and Caravanning Club.

About

Motorhome Stopover

Discover free overnight stopovers for motorhomes across the UK. Locate safe spots with essential facilities, view contact details, and navigate directly using your device's GPS. Membership is required to access these convenient overnight parking locations.

Highlights
  • Free overnight stopovers
  • UK-wide location map
  • Onsite facility details
  • Contact information
  • Integrated navigation
Features
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Some motorhome owners pay ยฃ20-40 a night for little more than a spot in a field with an outside tap. Motorhome Stopover members can access FREE overnight stopovers around the UK. Members can locate stopovers using the map, access contact and onsite facility details. Our locations are not campsites but can provide additional facilities for members who are on the move and only need a safe overnight stopover. Once you have found a suitable location you can use your devices builtin SatNav applications can be used to navigate you there. Note: You need to be a registered Motorhome Stopover member to use this application.

Screenshots

Swift Command4 screens
Motorhome Stopover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swift Command at every 4 months against Motorhome Stopover's every 12 months. Swift Command also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swift Command ships an update every 4 months, Motorhome Stopover every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Swift Command versus Motorhome Stopover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwift CommandMotorhome Stopover
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews โ€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift GroupOn The Fence Development Ltd

Customer experience

Swift Command

Written reviews37 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative83.8%

Motorhome Stopover

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Swift Command

No in-app purchases

None

Motorhome Stopover

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swift Command free?
Swift Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motorhome Stopover free?
Motorhome Stopover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swift Command or Motorhome Stopover have ads?
Neither Swift Command nor Motorhome Stopover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swift Command or Motorhome Stopover?
Swift Command ships an update every 4 months, and Motorhome Stopover every 12 months. Most recently, Swift Command was updated on October 8, 2026 and Motorhome Stopover on September 24, 2026.

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