iN·Command vs Regular Power Watchdog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iN·Command
Control and monitor your RV remotely with this app. Manage water systems, lighting, generators, and climate control from your smartphone or tablet. Local control is also available for slides, awnings, and stabilizer jacks.
- Remote RV monitoring and control
- Climate/HVAC control
- Generator control and monitoring
- Water heater and pump control
- Tank level monitoring
- Lighting control
- Slide room and awning control
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The iN-Command App with Global Connect functionality is specifically for use with our 3rd generation RV Control and Monitoring product which is identified by the Global Connect logo on the Display Commander (LCD touch controller). We have updated the App graphics, added control functionality (including Climate control for compatible HVAC systems) as well as the ability to monitor and control your RV remotely through the Cloud (internet connection required). By connecting your smart-phone or tablet to the system’s LCD touch controller and registering your cloud account, iN-Command now puts you “In Command” of your RV from any location. Local (Bluetooth) and Remote (Cloud) Functions • Water Heater Control: On/Off (gas & electric) • Water pump Control: On/Off • Tank Monitoring: Fresh, Black, and Gray • Lighting Control: Interior, exterior, security, awning and custom 1, 2, 3 • Generator Control/Monitoring: Prime/Start/Stop control, Voltage, Fuel, Hours, Scheduling and Diagnostics (low oil, over crank, service) • Climate/HVAC Control: Thermostat functions including Cool, Heat, Auto, Off, Vent Fan, Temp Set and Scheduling for select Dometic and Coleman products Local Control Functions (over Bluetooth only, not accessible remotely by cloud) • Slide Room Control (Up to 5 Slides) • Awning control (Up to 2 Awnings) • Stabilizer Jacks (Front & Rear)
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 iN·Command's 1.9. Regular Power Watchdog also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of iN·Command's written reviews are positive against 38% of Regular Power Watchdog's.
iN·Command ships an update every 7 months, Regular Power Watchdog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iN·Command | Regular Power Watchdog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (210 ratings) | 3.5 (156 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 210 — better | 156 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASA Electronics, LLC | Hughes Autoformers |
Customer experience
iN·Command
Regular Power Watchdog
User reviews
iN·Command
From 210 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi/cloud connectivity
- 🔍 Inaccurate tank/system monitoring
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
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
iN·Command
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes during floor plan synchronization
- Inconsistent device state reporting
- Bluetooth disconnections and reconnection issues
- Compatibility problems with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to connect multiple devices
- Improved temperature slider controls
- Scheduled HVAC and water heater settings
- Customizable dashboard and alerts
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
iN·Command
No in-app purchases
Regular Power Watchdog
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iN·Command free?
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