Comparison

TRIGGER ACS Plus vs Wakespeed

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

Head to head
About

TRIGGER ACS Plus

Control wireless accessory systems for vehicles, including lighting and power functions. Customize settings, monitor battery voltage, and set alerts for low power. Simplify accessory installation by eliminating the need for extensive wiring.

Highlights
  • Control wireless accessory controllers
  • Manage power and dimming functions
  • Strobe feature for lighting
  • Set switch function (toggle/momentary)
  • Customize accessory names
  • Monitor battery voltage
  • Set low-voltage cut-off and alerts
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Control our ever expanding TRIGGER Wireless Accessory Controller System with our all new completely redesigned app! Connect to our TRIGGER 6 SHOOTER and 4 PLUS Wireless Controllers, and now the new ONE Bluetooth Relay! Control power and dimming functions as well as a strobe feature when used with LED or conventional lighting. It is simple to set up and allows for user customization. Use the app to “Trigger” lights from outside the vehicle whenever you might need to activate an accessory on demand. App features, Universal: - Dim and/or flash connected lights - Set switch function to either standard toggle or momentary - Set and edit custom accessory names App Features, 6 Shooter only: - Monitor voltage of connected battery - Set custom low-voltage cut-off value to shut down the controller - Set alerts if battery falls below user defined low-voltage threshold - Customize switch back-light colors, save and recall favorites The Trigger Wireless Accessory Control Systems save time and simplify installation of your electronic accessories! Eliminate the need to run wires under the dash or through the firewall of your vehicle. Once installed, setup instructions are available in-app or see our website www.triggercontroller.com for product support and how-to videos.

About

Wakespeed

This app provides a simple and reliable way to configure, update, monitor, and diagnose your Wakespeed Advanced Regulator. It offers pre-defined parameters for various components and an expert mode for advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Configure, update, and monitor WS500 Pro via Bluetooth
  • Pre-defined parameters for alternators, batteries, and BMS
  • Save and retrieve configurations
  • Share configurations with others
  • Import configurations
  • Expert Mode for advanced customization
Features
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The Wakespeed App allows for simple and reliable configuration, updating, monitoring, and diagnostics of your Wakespeed Offshore WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Regulator. Create configurations using Wakespeed's 100's of built in of pre-defined, manufacturer recommended configuration parameters for batteries, alternators, and BMS's; select the brand and models you are using from three easy-to navigate screens to create a customized configuration for your regulator -- just pick-n-go. 'Expert Mode' allows the configuration to be further refined and customized, including adjusting the Charge Profile and accessing some of the more advanced options and capabilities. Once you have created your configuration it may be saved for later retrieval, shared with others via the built in 'share' tools (Email, messaging, etc), or sent to your WS500 / WS500 Pro Alternator Regulator. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth to configure, monitor, update, or take logs. With your WS500 regulator 'share' your configuration with a Windows based PC and use the Wakespeed "Universal Configuration Utility" (downloadable at http://www.wakespeed.com/technical ) and a USB cable. Alternatively you can share the configuration to an Android based phone for direct transfer using an OTG adapter. Configuration and updating can even be done before the WS500 / WS500-Pro is installed by powering it through the USB port. Key features include: · Configure, Update, Monitor your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth directly from yoru iPhone or iPad. · Simple 'pick from the list' of 100's of pre-defined Alternators, Batteries, and BMS's to create a reliable and optimized configuration for your install · Save and retrieve configurations for later use. · Share configurations with others using built-in share tools · Import configurations which have been shared with you for use, modification, and/or sending to your regulator. · Share the configuration for later transfer using a Windows based transfer tool. · Advanced 'Expert Mode' allows for modification of pre-defined values, as well as access to advanced features. For more information on this application, supporting tools, as well as the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, visit http://www.wakespeed.com  Email: support@wakespeed.com if you have any questions or need technical support.

Screenshots

TRIGGER ACS Plus4 screens
Wakespeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wakespeed at 2.2 against TRIGGER ACS Plus's 1.8. Wakespeed also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 21%). TRIGGER ACS Plus's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

Wakespeed holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRIGGER ACS Plus has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TRIGGER ACS Plus's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wakespeed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRIGGER ACS Plus ships an update every 3 months, Wakespeed every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TRIGGER ACS Plus versus Wakespeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRIGGER ACS PlusWakespeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (43 ratings)2.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOracleDragonfly Energy Corp.

Customer experience

TRIGGER ACS Plus

All ratings42 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

Wakespeed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRIGGER ACS Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Wakespeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRIGGER ACS Plus free?
TRIGGER ACS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wakespeed free?
Wakespeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRIGGER ACS Plus or Wakespeed?
Wakespeed is rated higher. TRIGGER ACS Plus averages 1.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Wakespeed averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do TRIGGER ACS Plus or Wakespeed have ads?
Neither TRIGGER ACS Plus nor Wakespeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRIGGER ACS Plus or Wakespeed?
TRIGGER ACS Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Wakespeed every 5 months. Most recently, TRIGGER ACS Plus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wakespeed on October 24, 2026.

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