Freedom Connect vs Newmar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freedom Connect
This system provides stable, high-speed internet access up to 15 miles from the coast. It creates a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 24 devices and automatically switches to Wi-Fi when available to save on data charges. All functions are controlled via the companion app.
- High-speed internet up to 15 miles offshore
- Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 24 devices
- Automatic Wi-Fi switching
- Plug & Play setup
- App-controlled functions
- Low power consumption
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The Freedom Connect is the new compact version of COASTAL INTERNET 4G/3G/Wi-Fi SINGLE SIM integrated system to surf the web. The system provides the perfect balance between small dimensions and great performance, ensuring stable and high speed connections up to approximately 15 miles from the coast.The Freedom Connect is equipped with two 4G/3G diversity antenna, one diversity Wi-Fi antennas, an internal single SIM card slot, and a super-fast 3G/4G/Wi-Fi router that creates a hot spot on the vessel. Up to 24 different devices can be used simultaneously without any degradation to the signal or performance. The units built-in advanced switching software allows the user to save money on costly roaming and overage charges by automatically switching to Wi-Fi when available. The Freedom Connect is a true Plug & Play device that requires minimal setup and only one power lead for the antenna which operates from 10-30 Vdc. Most importantly, all functions of the unit are controlled by the App.
Newmar
Control your RV's features remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Manage various aspects of your recreational vehicle with this automation controller.
- Remote RV feature control
- Mobile device integration
- RV automation
- Vehicle feature management
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RV automation controller which allows users to control features of their recreational vehicle from their mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Newmar at 3.8 against Freedom Connect's 1.5. Newmar also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Newmar holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Freedom Connect ships an update every 12 months, Newmar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freedom Connect | Newmar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glomex S.r.l. | K I B ENTERPRISES CORP |
Customer experience
Freedom Connect
Newmar
In-app purchases
Freedom Connect
No in-app purchases
Newmar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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