Balmar SmartLink vs Cummins EC AGS+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to Balmar SmartLink devices
- Configure device settings
- View device information
- Requires BlueLink Bluetooth Gateway
- Network monitoring
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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.
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.
- 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
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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..
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Balmar SmartLink | Cummins EC AGS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (13 ratings) — better | 1.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CDI ELECTRONICS, LLC | Cummins Inc. |
Customer experience
Balmar SmartLink
Cummins EC AGS+
In-app purchases
Balmar SmartLink
No in-app purchases
Cummins EC AGS+
No in-app purchases
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