Comparison

Regular Power Watchdog vs RVLock Keyless

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan BLE energy sensors
  • Sensor-specific interfaces
  • Alerts for exceeding limits
  • Monitor energy consumption
Features
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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.

About

RVLock Keyless

This app allows you to unlock your RV or travel trailer using your smartphone. It connects to a keyless RVLock system, offering a convenient alternative to traditional keys. Manage your RV's access with your phone, FOB, or keypad.

Highlights
  • Unlock RV with smartphone
  • Connects to keyless RVLock
  • Use FOB, keypad, or smartphone
  • Replaces traditional keys
  • BT Pro+ upgrade integration
Features
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RVLock is the Original and #1 best-selling keyless RV solution in the world. With the RVLock Keyless app – your phone can now unlock your RV or travel trailer! Download the RVLock Keyless app and connect your keyless RVLock with a simple "lock and unlock" screen via the BT Pro+ upgrade. Say goodbye to the days when a lost key could ruin your day. The RVLock Keyless app combines our unique keyless handle solution with your everyday smartphone. Now use your FOB, keypad, or smartphone to lock and unlock your RVLock Keyless product.

Screenshots

Regular Power Watchdog3 screens
RVLock Keyless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Regular Power Watchdog at 3.5 against RVLock Keyless's 3.0. Regular Power Watchdog also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (174 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Regular Power Watchdog holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regular Power Watchdog has 174 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Regular Power Watchdog's written reviews are positive against 0% of RVLock Keyless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Regular Power Watchdog versus RVLock Keyless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegular Power WatchdogRVLock Keyless
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (174 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHughes AutoformersRVLock & Co LLC

Customer experience

Regular Power Watchdog

All ratings156 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral13.5%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

RVLock Keyless

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

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

RVLock Keyless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Regular Power Watchdog

No in-app purchases

None

RVLock Keyless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regular Power Watchdog free?
Regular Power Watchdog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RVLock Keyless free?
RVLock Keyless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Regular Power Watchdog or RVLock Keyless?
Regular Power Watchdog is rated higher. Regular Power Watchdog averages 3.5 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while RVLock Keyless averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Regular Power Watchdog or RVLock Keyless have ads?
Neither Regular Power Watchdog nor RVLock Keyless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regular Power Watchdog or RVLock Keyless?
Regular Power Watchdog ships an update every 2 months, and RVLock Keyless every 2 months. Most recently, Regular Power Watchdog was updated on October 24, 2026 and RVLock Keyless on October 24, 2026.

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