Comparison

Swift Command vs Metpow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Metpow

Monitor your energy consumption in real-time while camping. Make informed decisions to optimize your power usage and enhance your outdoor experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy usage display
  • Informed decision-making for power
  • Enhanced camping comfort
  • Effortless energy control
Features
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The Metpow app makes it easy for campers to see how much energy they’re using in real-time, helping them make informed decisions and enjoy a more comfortable stay.

Screenshots

Swift Command4 screens
Metpow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metpow at fortnightly against Swift Command's every 4 months. Metpow also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 14%). Swift Command's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swift Command ships an update every 4 months, Metpow fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Swift Command versus Metpow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwift CommandMetpow
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews42.9% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree β€” betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift GroupMetPow Limited

Customer experience

Swift Command

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

Metpow

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Swift Command

No in-app purchases

None

Metpow

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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