Comparison

TRIGGER ACS Plus vs Garmin PowerSwitch™

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

Garmin PowerSwitch™

Wirelessly manage and control up to six 12-volt accessories on your vehicle. This app connects to a digital switch box, allowing you to easily turn devices on and off remotely. Ideal for managing lights, pumps, and other accessories from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Wireless accessory control
  • Manage up to 6 accessories
  • Control 12-volt devices
  • Connect to digital switch box
  • Remote on/off functionality
Features
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The Garmin PowerSwitch app lets you wirelessly control all types of 12-volt accessories on your vehicle. Up to 6 accessories (up to 30 amps each) can be connected to each Garmin PowerSwitch digital switch box.

Screenshots

TRIGGER ACS Plus4 screens
Garmin PowerSwitch™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Garmin PowerSwitch™ at 3.7 against TRIGGER ACS Plus's 1.9. Garmin PowerSwitch™ also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 21%). TRIGGER ACS Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Garmin PowerSwitch™ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TRIGGER ACS Plus's written reviews are positive against 57% of Garmin PowerSwitch™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRIGGER ACS Plus ships an update every 3 months, Garmin PowerSwitch™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TRIGGER ACS Plus versus Garmin PowerSwitch™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRIGGER ACS PlusGarmin PowerSwitch™
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (42 ratings)3.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOracleGarmin

Customer experience

TRIGGER ACS Plus

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

Garmin PowerSwitch™

All ratings27 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral22.2%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

TRIGGER ACS Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Garmin PowerSwitch™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRIGGER ACS Plus free?
TRIGGER ACS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garmin PowerSwitch™ free?
Garmin PowerSwitch™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRIGGER ACS Plus or Garmin PowerSwitch™?
Garmin PowerSwitch™ is rated higher. TRIGGER ACS Plus averages 1.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Garmin PowerSwitch™ averages 3.7 from 27 ratings.
Do TRIGGER ACS Plus or Garmin PowerSwitch™ have ads?
Neither TRIGGER ACS Plus nor Garmin PowerSwitch™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRIGGER ACS Plus or Garmin PowerSwitch™?
TRIGGER ACS Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Garmin PowerSwitch™ every 2 months. Most recently, TRIGGER ACS Plus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Garmin PowerSwitch™ on September 5, 2026.

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