JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK vs GVWR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK
Manage and monitor your RV's features remotely through a mobile application. Control lighting, HVAC, slide-outs, and monitor tank levels, temperatures, and battery voltage. Designed for specific North American RV brands, it offers a user-friendly interface for convenient RV management.
- Monitor water tanks, temperatures, propane, tire pressure, battery
- Control lighting, slide-outs, awnings, HVAC, generators
- User-friendly mobile interface
- Bluetooth and cloud connectivity
- Scalable system with SmartConnect sensors
- DIY sensor installation
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JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO is an RV control and monitoring system for easy management of RV features via an app on your own device. It is specifically designed to work with the North American RVs such as JAYCO, Highland Ridge and Starcraft – check your RV specifications to ensure your vehicle is compatible with this app. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO brings all the important controls and monitoring functions of the RV to a mobile device via Bluetooth and via cloud. Control and monitor an RV with confidence and ease from the palm of your hand and enjoy the following JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO features*: • Monitor - water tanks, temperatures, propane levels, tire pressure, battery voltages and more • Control - lighting, slide-outs, awnings, HVAC, generators and more • Interact with RV via user-friendly, easy to understand app on your own device • Multiple communication protocols, including Bluetooth and RVIA industry standard RV-C CAN bus. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK on board your RV is flexible and scalable – it is easy to add features and sensors to expand your system through the addition of SmartConnect Bluetooth sensors. Available through RV Dealerships, SmartConnect sensors enable you to monitor propane levels, tire pressure and internal temperatures. The SmartConnect sensors are a DIY installation. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO system is co-designed and manufactured by BMPRO, a company with years of experience in the RV industry. BMPRO is one of the pioneers of using digital platforms in RVs with one of the world’s largest install bases of smart power management systems. *App capabilities vary depending on your RV model.
GVWR
This free tool helps you tow safely by calculating if your truck and trailer setup is within safe weight limits. Input your vehicle and trailer ratings, cargo weight, and tongue weight for an instant safety assessment. Save multiple configurations for easy switching between different towing scenarios.
- Towing safety calculations
- Input truck and trailer ratings
- Calculate cargo and tongue weight
- Save multiple towing setups
- Real-time safety assessment
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GVWR is the ultimate towing companion that helps you tow safely with ease. This free tool simplifies the process of determining if your setup is safe by letting you input your truck and trailer ratings, actual cargo weight, and tongue weight. Our app calculates if your setup is within safe limits, so you can stay safe on the road. Save multiple setups, so you can easily switch between setups for different trailers or cargo. With GVWR, you'll always know if you're towing safely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GVWR at 3.0 against JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK's 2.0. GVWR also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 2). 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.
GVWR holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK's written reviews are positive against 25% of GVWR's.
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK ships an update every 3 months, GVWR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK | GVWR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (161 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.4% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BM PRO | Hall Logic inc |
Customer experience
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK
GVWR
Bugs and requests
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK
Reported bugs
17 issues- Firmware update fails and gets stuck in update loop
- App freezes and requires force restart
- Bluetooth connection takes excessive time to establish
- Cloud connection drops or fails to connect
- Controls don't respond or respond inconsistently
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- Awning extend/retract stops and starts repeatedly
- HVAC system changes settings without user input
- TPMS alerts don't work on iPhone devices
- Tank sensors read inaccurately (always full/empty)
- App crashes when closing or in background
- Button presses register as scrolls, breaking functionality
- Leveling motor communication errors
- Generator won't turn off via app
- Temperature sensors show reversed readings (inside/outside swapped)
- App locks up when using cloud features
- Tablet control panel becomes unresponsive
- Notifications persist even after issues are resolved
Requested features
13 requests- Background app refresh and push notifications for critical alerts
- CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Multi-user simultaneous connection support
- Physical backup switches for essential functions
- Ability to label propane tanks and other sensors
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- Improved button responsiveness and UI design
- Notification clearing after issues are resolved
- Audible/visible alerts for temperature warnings
- Generator auto-off functionality
- Ability to skip or defer firmware updates
- Comprehensive instruction manual
- Better iPad/tablet UI design (not just iPhone port)
- Improved tank sensor accuracy and calibration
GVWR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK
No in-app purchases
GVWR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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