Comparison

Precision Plex vs ParcelSafe

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

Head to head
About

Precision Plex

Control your RV's electronics remotely using your smartphone or tablet. Monitor and manage lights, levels, slides, awnings, generator, water systems, and fans. Requires a compatible RV with the Precision Plex and Wireless Module system.

Highlights
  • Control RV lights
  • Monitor tank and battery levels
  • Operate slides and awnings
  • Manage generator functions
  • Control water pump and heaters
  • Adjust fan settings
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Precision Plex - Wireless allows control of your RV electronics using your phone or tablet. If your RV is equipped with the Precision Plex system and Wireless Module module, this app allows you to use your phone or tablet to monitor and control many functions including; Lights (On/Off and Dimmers) Levels (water, battery voltages) Slides and Awnings (Caution – operates moving rooms and awnings. Use with care and visibility of moving mechanisms.) Generator (start, stop, hour meter) Water Pump and Water Heaters Fans Requires RV manufactured with Precision Plex and Wireless Module by Precision Circuits Inc.

About

ParcelSafe

This app provides a secure solution for package deliveries using smart safes. It offers remote access control, real-time notifications, and user management to protect your valuable deliveries from theft.

Highlights
  • Remote safe unlocking
  • Real-time delivery notifications
  • User access management
  • Package delivery alerts
  • Activity logging
  • Adjustable sensor sensitivity
Features
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With package theft increasing year after year, we created Parcel Safe that now offers the most convenient and secure solution for protecting your valuable packages and deliveries. Our innovative “Defender Advantage” line of home and business smart safes combines a robust metal safe with loads of helpful features, all driven by our advanced mobile technology. This foundation gives you peace of mind and unmatched control over your deliveries, no matter where you are. Only you control who, when and how often others can access your Parcel Safe. We’ve eliminated the hassle of waiting at home, calling a friend or using inconvenient remote lockers, saving you time and providing uninterrupted control over your deliveries. You can even remotely open the safe for unscheduled deliveries with just two taps on our app, whether you're at home or halfway around the world. The Parcel Safe mobile app offers you the ability to unlock the full potential of our advanced anti-package theft systems with real-time alerts and notifications, pictures of what’s been delivered and advanced user management controls, including: • Real-time notifications about connectivity and when the power is off and back on. • Real-time notifications about who opens the door, when the door is opened, and when it has been closed. • Real-time notifications and emails when the door’s left open, and when it’s finally closed. • Real-time notifications and pictures in the Activity screen of what’s been delivered and who delivered it. • Add or delete users, give specific rights to those users, change access codes (keypad access codes), and when and how many times users have access. • Change the speaker volume in noisy environments. • Adjust the LED light brightness that shows things are working properly (green) or there is a problem (red). • Change the inside camera’s exposure to improve pictures of delivered packages for darker environs. • Adjust the shock sensor if you want to reduce the number of shock event notifications. • And for unscheduled deliveries, open the unit remotely from anywhere in the world, if you have a Wi-Fi or cell connection. Parcel Safe mobile technology is available with our DefenderPlus and Defender Advantage line of models, sold separately with either a monthly or annual fee. So, come explore the most convenient and secure anti-package theft delivery system available at Parcel Safe Systems, and find the perfect fit for you.

Screenshots

Precision Plex4 screens
ParcelSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ParcelSafe at 5.0 against Precision Plex's 3.1. Precision Plex's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ParcelSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Precision Plex has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Precision Plex versus ParcelSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecision PlexParcelSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrecision Circuits, Inc.PARCEL SAFE SYSTEMS LLC

Customer experience

Precision Plex

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral21.3%
Negative57.3%

ParcelSafe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Precision Plex

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Driver's lights randomly turn on
  • Loses pairing frequently
  • No AC control
  • No control beyond 5 feet
  • App broken after updates
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  • App doesn't open
  • App crashes immediately
  • Black screen after update
  • Model not found
  • Encryption insufficient error
  • Won't pair after initial setup
  • App crashes when selecting temperature
  • App crashes when selecting utilities
  • App shuts down on water pump icon
  • Bluetooth won't stay connected
  • App aborts when loading iOS 13.5.1
  • App crashes when trying to pair
  • No signal from RV
  • App shuts down on water pump icon
  • App crashes when opening
  • App refuses to pair after upgrade
  • App doesn't pair, no remote control

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add AC/HVAC control
  • Add temperature control
  • Add vertical/portrait mode
  • Add multi-user mode
  • Add generator control
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  • Add AGS programming
  • Update UI and response time
  • Support for newer models

ParcelSafe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Precision Plex

No in-app purchases

None

ParcelSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Precision Plex free?
Precision Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParcelSafe free?
ParcelSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Precision Plex or ParcelSafe?
ParcelSafe is rated higher. Precision Plex averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ParcelSafe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Precision Plex or ParcelSafe have ads?
Neither Precision Plex nor ParcelSafe shows ads.

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