Comparison

RedVision by REDARC vs Barcy Red

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

Head to head
About

RedVision by REDARC

Control and monitor your camper, caravan, trailer, 4x4, or sleeper cab systems remotely. Manage battery levels, tank levels, and devices like lights and pumps. Receive system diagnostics and perform firmware updates for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Battery monitoring (level, temp, voltage)
  • Device control (lights, pumps, inverters)
  • Automated device control
  • Tank level monitoring
  • System diagnostics
  • Firmware updates
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REDARC’s game-changing RedVision® system delivers an unprecedented level of control and automation for a camper, caravan, trailer, 4x4 or sleeper cab right to your fingertips. Through the RedVision App®, when paired with RedVision enabled REDARC hardware, you may be able to; Monitor battery level, temperature and voltage monitoring Monitor battery state of charge and charge rates Control devices such as lights, water pumps, compressors and inverters Automated control of multiple devices Monitor ambient temperature Monitor tank levels Check System diagnostics Complete Firmware updates The exact mix of available functions will depend on your hardware setup. With RedVision® it’s easy to keep an eye on what’s important. For complete control and monitoring at your fingertips, download the RedVision App® now.

About

Barcy Red

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Located in the heart of Outback Queensland, Barcy Red - Enduro Park and Trails offers more than 60km of dedicated off-road motorbike trails catering for all skill levels. Use the official app to view the trails, your location, emergency and other useful local information.

Screenshots

RedVision by REDARC3 screens
Barcy Red4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RedVision by REDARC at monthly against Barcy Red's every 6 months. Barcy Red's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedVision by REDARC ships an update monthly, Barcy Red every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RedVision by REDARC versus Barcy Red: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedVision by REDARCBarcy Red
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedarc ElectronicsLearningbrook GmbH

Bugs and requests

RedVision by REDARC

Reported bugs

36 issues
  • App does not retain temperature display setting (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
  • Latest update won't install
  • Will not connect to iPhone
  • App crashes
  • Bluetooth BLE not configured
Show 31 more
  • App disconnects randomly
  • App gets into endless loop trying to reconnect
  • App fails to pair
  • App disconnects for no reason
  • App fails to display information
  • App soft key control repeatedly fails
  • App disconnects after pairing
  • App won't reconnect without resetting BMS
  • Latest update bricked GoBlock 100
  • App no longer connects after update
  • App doesn't read shunt properly
  • App doesn't display total accumulation of solar power
  • Unable to connect to Radvision device after update
  • App loses connection to system
  • App constantly shows 'Device and/or phone fault'
  • App always shows 0% battery
  • App gives zero information on screen
  • App drops connectivity for no apparent reason
  • App disconnects and requires unplugging display
  • App doesn't show soft buttons
  • App not connecting after new update
  • App shows default screen, no soft keys
  • App constantly connecting/disconnecting device
  • App struggles to connect unless very close
  • App fails to connect or shows 'system error restart product and phone'
  • App doesn't show charging bar correctly
  • App loses Bluetooth connection
  • App doesn't show historical data
  • App doesn't show charge mode
  • App doesn't show water tank levels
  • App doesn't show battery recognized as full charged

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Add hourly solar data
  • Add data export functionality
  • Add confirmation for fridge off action
  • Show all details from Redvision unit's LCD screen
Show 4 more
  • Show hourly rates of charge graphs
  • Add way to track daily charge/discharge
  • Add ability to turn ports/charging on/off from app
  • Improve app name for Siri compatibility

Barcy Red

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RedVision by REDARC

No in-app purchases

None

Barcy Red

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RedVision by REDARC free?
RedVision by REDARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcy Red free?
Barcy Red is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RedVision by REDARC or Barcy Red have ads?
Neither RedVision by REDARC nor Barcy Red shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedVision by REDARC or Barcy Red?
RedVision by REDARC ships an update monthly, and Barcy Red every 6 months. Most recently, RedVision by REDARC was updated on November 2, 2026 and Barcy Red on November 3, 2026.

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