Comparison

COMPUSHIFT Setup vs Grand Design Compass Connect

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

Head to head
About

COMPUSHIFT Setup

Configure and manage HGM COMPUSHIFT transmission controllers. Adjust shift and lockup points, access diagnostic data, and save custom configurations for your vehicle's transmission.

Highlights
  • Adjust shift points
  • Configure lockup points
  • View diagnostic data
  • Access transmission information
  • Save and edit configurations
  • Load configurations to controller
Features
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This is the mobile setup app for HGM's COMPUSHIFT line of controllers. While connected to a controller, you can adjust shift and lockup points, view diagnostics, get information about your transmission, and much more. You can also save configurations, edit them with the controller off, and load them into the controller.

About

Grand Design Compass Connect

Manage and customize your RV's smart home features from your mobile device. Control slides, awnings, monitor levels, and create custom modes for personalized trips. Enhance your RV experience with advanced features like leveling, generator control, and remote device management.

Highlights
  • Customizable Modes
  • Favorite Device Selection
  • Slide and Awning Control
  • Battery and Water Level Monitoring
  • Trip Planning Checklists
  • RV Leveling System
  • Remote Device Control
Features
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The Compass Connect™ App brings Smart Home convenience to your RV, allowing you to easily manage and customize key devices, systems and features: • Make custom Modes for personalized device lists by trip stage. • Select Favorites for quick access to commonly used devices. • Extend and Retract Slides and Awnings. • Monitor battery and water levels. • Create Checklists for trip planning and maintenance. • Use Dark Mode for enhanced readability. For compatible RVs, enjoy additional features: • Leveling: Active bubble level, custom setpoints and Auto-Level. • Automatic generator control for on/off scheduling. • Customizable lighting for Dimming or RGB lights. • Remotely control select devices with ConnectAnywhere™ 2.0 and a Telematics plan. • Track RV Mileage with the Anti-lock Braking system’s digital odometer Add aftermarket accessories to enhance your RV experience: • TPMS: Monitor tire health. • Liquid Propane Sensors: Monitor tank levels. • Temperature Sensors: Keep an eye on food safety. • Smart Door Locks: Secure your RV. Check your RV’s compatibility and visit the Lippert™ store for accessories and Telematics plans. Bluetooth® or WiFi is required for operation.

Screenshots

COMPUSHIFT Setup4 screens
Grand Design Compass Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: COMPUSHIFT Setup at 4.7 against Grand Design Compass Connect's 3.9. Grand Design Compass Connect's advantage is ratings volume (497 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

COMPUSHIFT Setup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grand Design Compass Connect has 497 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COMPUSHIFT Setup ships an update monthly, Grand Design Compass Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
COMPUSHIFT Setup versus Grand Design Compass Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOMPUSHIFT SetupGrand Design Compass Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better3.9 (497 ratings)
Positive reviews—8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6497 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHGM Automotive ElectronicsLippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

COMPUSHIFT Setup

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Grand Design Compass Connect

All ratings476 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative82.3%

Bugs and requests

COMPUSHIFT Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Grand Design Compass Connect

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Checklists not syncing
  • HVAC controls resetting temperature
  • Leveling system interface problems
  • Tire Linc screen causing in-motion lockout
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  • Voltage reading not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add CarPlay support
  • Display tank levels
  • Larger fonts for TireLinc
  • Custom labels for slide outs
  • Option to disable in-motion lockout

In-app purchases

None

COMPUSHIFT Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Grand Design Compass Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COMPUSHIFT Setup free?
COMPUSHIFT Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grand Design Compass Connect free?
Grand Design Compass Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, COMPUSHIFT Setup or Grand Design Compass Connect?
COMPUSHIFT Setup is rated higher. COMPUSHIFT Setup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grand Design Compass Connect averages 3.9 from 497 ratings.
Do COMPUSHIFT Setup or Grand Design Compass Connect have ads?
Neither COMPUSHIFT Setup nor Grand Design Compass Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COMPUSHIFT Setup or Grand Design Compass Connect?
COMPUSHIFT Setup ships an update monthly, and Grand Design Compass Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, COMPUSHIFT Setup was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grand Design Compass Connect on October 30, 2026.

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