iRV Technologies Remote vs Regular Power Watchdog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRV Technologies Remote
Control your iRV Technologies devices remotely. Adjust audio zones, volume, and mute settings. Manage DVD and AM/FM functions, and switch modes for your entertainment system.
- Support for all iRV devices
- Set audio zones (1, 2, 3, Z3)
- Adjust volume and mute
- DVD controls
- AM/FM controls
- Audio controls and music player integration
- Switching modes and power off
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iRV Technologies Remote -Support all iRV devices. -Set Zone Audio: 1, 2, 3, Z3. -Adjust volume and Set Mute. -DVD Controls. -AM/FM Controls. -Audio Controls, Can open system music player. -Switching Mode, Power off.
Regular Power Watchdog
Monitor your energy consumption with this app. It scans BLE sensors to display energy data and provides alerts when usage exceeds set limits. Choose the correct interface based on your specific sensor model.
- Scan BLE energy sensors
- Sensor-specific interfaces
- Alerts for exceeding limits
- Monitor energy consumption
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Product model: PWD-SP-30A-1337 、PWD-SP-50A-1337 1. Scan BLE which can sensor energy. 2. According to different sensors to choose a different interface. 3. Get alert message when outside set limit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Regular Power Watchdog at 3.5 against iRV Technologies Remote's 2.1. Regular Power Watchdog also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 9%). iRV Technologies Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Regular Power Watchdog holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iRV Technologies Remote's written reviews are positive against 37% of Regular Power Watchdog's.
iRV Technologies Remote ships an update every 15 months, Regular Power Watchdog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRV Technologies Remote | Regular Power Watchdog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (59 ratings) | 3.5 (156 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | 36.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 156 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Industries, INC. | Hughes Autoformers |
Customer experience
iRV Technologies Remote
Regular Power Watchdog
User reviews
iRV Technologies Remote
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as a remote
- 👍 Can control volume and zones
- 👍 Connects to radio easily
- 👍 Useful for outdoor speakers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequently loses connection
- 🐛 No feedback on settings
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Poor user interface
- 🐛 Difficult navigation
Regular Power Watchdog
From 156 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Provides real-time info
- 👍 Works great for surge protection
- 👍 Useful for monitoring power usage
- 👍 Helps identify electrical issues
- 👍 Easy to install
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Poor Bluetooth range
- 🐛 App doesn't retain readings
- 🐛 No history or data logging
Bugs and requests
iRV Technologies Remote
Reported bugs
55 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Connection drops frequently
- App does not play music from iPhone via Bluetooth
- App redirects to Apple Music for streaming
- App lags and does not respond to controls
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- App does not connect to newer iPhones
- App loses connection intermittently
- App does not provide feedback on user actions
- App is not updated
- App is incompatible with specific models (e.g., 6500BT)
- App does not show station information
- App does not indicate selected mode or speaker status
- App fails to connect to the stereo
- App shows connected but features are unusable
- App does not have remote control features like directional arrows
- App remote functionality does not work
- App does not connect via Bluetooth
- App does not see the iRV unit
- App cannot control power or stations
- App remote control is intermittent
- App signal strength is poor at a distance
- App is barely functional
- App has poor user experience
- App only reliably turns the unit on/off
- App is poorly laid out
- App does not work with iRV29 radio
- App is overly simplistic
- App does not indicate speaker status
- App does not show selected mode without manual check
- App and radio system have numerous issues
- App does not allow remote setting adjustments
- App is barebones and performs minimal functions
- App lacks a help section
- App requires trial and error to use
- App zone buttons do not visually indicate active status
- App Z3 button function is unclear
- App has never worked on travel trailers
- App music connection is limited to Apple Music
- App does not allow streaming from other services
- App remote control is not an adequate replacement for a physical remote
- App does not play music over Bluetooth
- App remote control cannot find paired iPhones
- App disconnects and lags frequently
- App has limited connectivity and poor quality
- App works only occasionally
- App remote functionality does not work for specific models
- App is worse than useless for certain models
- App cannot be activated remotely (ON-OFF)
- App is buggy and lacks practical use case development
- App falls short of commercial standards
- App developer website is inaccessible
- App shows connection but features are non-functional
- App does not connect via Bluetooth
- App cannot be found via Bluetooth
- App is junk and worthless
Requested features
39 requests- Ability to set time presets
- Feedback on current settings
- More functionality than included remote
- Play music from iPhone via BT
- Intuitive interface
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- Improved navigation
- Better accessibility
- Work with new iPhones
- Consistent connectivity
- Feedback on actions
- Ability to stream Spotify or other apps
- Control DVD menus
- Control subtitles in movies
- Show volume level on screen
- Show station frequency on screen
- Indication on screen of speaker zones on/off
- Control for third zone
- Indication on screen of selected mode
- Show radio stations (FM/AM) on app
- Indicate FM/AM band on radio mode
- Allow assignment of music/streaming apps
- Copy features from Jensen app
- Show actual radio station when scanning
- Improve remote functionality
- Add directional arrows to remote interface
- Include all necessary remote features
- Make app look like a controller
- Ensure RVs come with remotes
- Make app work with 6500 series
- Full remote functionality for 6500 series
- Show FM/AM station on app
- Allow remote ON-OFF activation
- Improve testing and bug resolution
- Develop from practical use cases
- Update app to commercial standards
- Provide developer support website
- Show speaker zone status
- Clarify Z3 button function
- Improve signal range
Regular Power Watchdog
Reported bugs
19 issues- Device will not connect
- App disconnects when phone goes to sleep
- Last update is terrible
- Horrible after update
- No longer works with PWD50-50AMP
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- App won't read if out of town
- Won't scan QR code
- Issue with QR code scanning
- Scanner doesn't work on app
- App is bad
- Will not scan code
- Bluetooth worthless
- Does not transfer data
- App doesn't function correctly
- App stopped working
- No readings show on the app
- Cannot set alert notification
- Newest update disconnects
- Not able to set parameters
Requested features
14 requests- WiFi option for remote monitoring
- Time use with graphs
- Ability to check watchdog from home
- History and data logging
- Timestamp for resetting watt-hour counter
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- Line graph for hourly usage rates
- Dark mode
- Landscape mode
- Ability to turn off out-of-range notifications
- Log for alarms and disconnects
- Manual option for connecting device
- Longer Bluetooth range
- Ability to select which notifications to receive
- Home network connection option
In-app purchases
iRV Technologies Remote
No in-app purchases
Regular Power Watchdog
No in-app purchases
Questions
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