# iN vs Surge Guard

The clearest difference is rating: iN at 2.3 against Surge Guard's 1.5. iN also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Surge Guard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

iN holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge Guard has 73 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iN's written reviews are positive against 11% of Surge Guard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iN ships an update every 30 months, Surge Guard monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iN | Surge Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incommand-lite/id1264393452/reviews)** | [1.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-guard/id1622872744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASA Electronics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/924302000) | [Southwire Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/440338423) |

## What reviewers say

### iN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incommand-lite/id1264393452)

Control key functions of your RV directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app syncs with your RV's touch screen controller to manage motor functions, lighting, and monitor battery voltage.

**Highlights:** RV remote control, Manage motor functions (slides, awnings, jacks), Control one light zone, Monitor battery voltage, Syncs with RV touch screen controller

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surge Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-guard/id1622872744)

Monitor your RV's power status remotely. Get real-time error alerts, estimated restoration times, and track your power history. Access troubleshooting guides for easy problem-solving on the go.

**Highlights:** Monitor RV power, Real-time error alerts, Power restoration estimates, Error history tracking, Troubleshooting guides

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works when firmware updated
- 👍 Convenient status view inside RV
- 👍 Responsive support team (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on pairing
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Incorrect/no power data displayed
- 🐛 RV shows as powered down
- 🐛 Firmware update required (inconvenient)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to connect
- Bluetooth won't connect
- Device not connecting to app
- App shows RV as powered down
- App shows no power usage or data

**Requested features**

- Log energy use by day/date
- Note power interruptions without new session
- Display date and time for detected issues in history log
- App can update firmware
- Record and display history of monitored parameters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iN free?

iN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surge Guard free?

Surge Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iN or Surge Guard?

iN is rated higher. iN averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Surge Guard averages 1.5 from 73 ratings.

### Do iN or Surge Guard have ads?

Neither iN nor Surge Guard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iN or Surge Guard?

iN ships an update every 30 months, and Surge Guard monthly. Most recently, iN was updated on August 18, 2026 and Surge Guard on August 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*