Comparison

Balmar SmartLink vs Cummins EC AGS+

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

Head to head
About

Balmar SmartLink

This application allows users to connect to and manage Balmar SmartLink devices. It requires a specific Bluetooth gateway to function. Users can view information and configure settings for their connected devices.

Highlights
  • Connect to Balmar SmartLink devices
  • Configure device settings
  • View device information
  • Requires BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway
  • Network monitoring
Features
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The Balmar app lets you connect, configure and view information from Balmar SmartLink devices. It requires a BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway (SG2-0300) to be installed on the SmartLink Network. See https://balmar.net/sg200-upgrades/ for information about this release.

About

Cummins EC AGS+

Remotely monitor and manage your RV generator with automatic start capabilities. Set custom triggers like temperature, monitor multiple zones, and receive instant alerts for maintenance. Requires an EC-AGS+ device for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Automatic generator start triggers
  • Multi-zone temperature monitoring
  • Customizable quiet hours
  • Maintenance and diagnostic alerts
  • Real-time generator performance data
  • Remote software updates
  • Password protection
Features
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The Energy Command Auto Gen Start (AGS+) allows you to remotely monitor and manage your RV generator and set up automatic generator starting, all from your mobile device. With an easy-to-use and friendly mobile interface, it sends notifications and gives you access to your generator. Note: This app requires an EC-AGS+ device installed in your RV to work. Among the features included: • Set automatic generator start triggers such as temperature (to turn on air conditioning) • Continuously monitor temperature in up to three rooms or zones within the RV • Program your own "quiet time" hours and battery charging preferences • Receive instant notifications regarding maintenance & diagnostic alerts • Access real-time generator performance data • Update the EC-AGs+ software without the need for a technician • Password protect EC-AGs+ to prevent unauthorized access • Grant temporary access to technicians for troubleshooting purposes • And more..

Screenshots

Balmar SmartLink4 screens
Cummins EC AGS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Balmar SmartLink at 2.7 against Cummins EC AGS+'s 1.9. Balmar SmartLink also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Balmar SmartLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Balmar SmartLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cummins EC AGS+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balmar SmartLink ships an update every 2 months, Cummins EC AGS+ every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Balmar SmartLink versus Cummins EC AGS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalmar SmartLinkCummins EC AGS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings) — better1.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCDI ELECTRONICS, LLCCummins Inc.

Customer experience

Balmar SmartLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative64.3%

Cummins EC AGS+

All ratings24 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative70.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative81.3%

In-app purchases

None

Balmar SmartLink

No in-app purchases

None

Cummins EC AGS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balmar SmartLink free?
Balmar SmartLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cummins EC AGS+ free?
Cummins EC AGS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Balmar SmartLink or Cummins EC AGS+?
Balmar SmartLink is rated higher. Balmar SmartLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cummins EC AGS+ averages 1.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Balmar SmartLink or Cummins EC AGS+ have ads?
Neither Balmar SmartLink nor Cummins EC AGS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balmar SmartLink or Cummins EC AGS+?
Balmar SmartLink ships an update every 2 months, and Cummins EC AGS+ every 24 months. Most recently, Balmar SmartLink was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cummins EC AGS+ on October 21, 2026.

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