smartRV vs Smart Windlass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
smartRV
Control various smart RV products remotely using your smartphone. Manage leveling, awnings, slides, lights, and more. This app offers a convenient way to operate your RV's features, with OEM2 support now available.
- RV leveling control
- Awning operation
- Slide-out management
- Light control (including RGB)
- Jack and relay control
- Valve operation
- OEM2 support
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The smartRV app let's you control various smartRV products from RV Intelligence. smartRVcontrols are smartphone remote control for the following applications! * Leveling Your RV * Awnings * Slides * Lights * RGB * Jacks * Relays * Valves * WoBLR and more... Now with smartRVcontrols OEM2 Support! Works stand-alone, with your existing switch, and can even replace your existing switch!
Smart Windlass
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The Smart Windlass app is an advanced control system designed for windlass motors and their peripherals on boats. Its key advantage is that it connects in parallel with your existing windlass control unit, without removing or disabling it. This allows you to safely use both systems on the same windlass. During anchoring, the system detects overloads, automatically stops the motor when necessary, and provides you with the essential data for the safest anchoring experience. As a result, it not only increases safety but also extends the lifespan of your equipment. Key Features: * Parallel connection without removing the existing control system * Automatic stop mechanism during overloads * Safety and performance alerts while anchoring * Smarter, safer, and more reliable anchoring operations Enhance your boating safety and comfort with Smart Windlass – your reliable anchoring companion!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: smartRV at every 8 days against Smart Windlass's every 26 months. smartRV also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
smartRV ships an update every 8 days, Smart Windlass every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | smartRV | Smart Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RV Intelligence | NorthPlus |
In-app purchases
smartRV
No in-app purchases
Smart Windlass
No in-app purchases
