iN·Command vs TrickleStar App
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)
TrickleStar App
Manage your home's climate and water heating remotely. Adjust thermostat settings, monitor power consumption, and utilize a feature-rich scheduler. Supports cloud and local network operation, with administrator functions for multiple users.
- Remote thermostat control
- Water heater power monitoring
- Feature-rich scheduler
- Cloud and LAN modes
- Administrator functions
- Push notifications
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With the TrickleStar App, you can: - Control your Thermostat: - Turn on or off, adjust temperature setpoints and change operation modes. - Support multiple remote Bluetooth Occupancy Sensors with temperature sensor to ensure correct temperature through the home. - Control your Water Heater: - Turn on or off - Observe its power consumption. - Feature rich scheduler, enable and disable pre-configured schedules. - Work in Cloud and LAN Modes (no internet connection required). - Administrator functions and provide multiple users with basic controls. - Execute pre-configured modes. - Manage your account details, messages and password. - Receive push notifications on system events and alerts.
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Verdict
iN·Command and TrickleStar App both sit at 1.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TrickleStar App's written reviews are positive against 10% of iN·Command's. TrickleStar App also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iN·Command's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 6). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for iN·Command against 2.0 for TrickleStar App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iN·Command has 210 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of iN·Command's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrickleStar App's.
iN·Command ships an update every 7 months, TrickleStar App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iN·Command | TrickleStar App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (210 ratings) | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 210 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 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 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASA Electronics, LLC | Tricklestar Inc. |
Customer experience
iN·Command
TrickleStar App
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
TrickleStar App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iN·Command
No in-app purchases
TrickleStar App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iN·Command free?
Is TrickleStar App free?
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