Grand Design Compass Connect vs Cummins EC AGS+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grand Design Compass Connect
Manage and customize your RV's smart home features from your mobile device. Control slides, awnings, monitor levels, and create custom modes for personalized trips. Enhance your RV experience with advanced features like leveling, generator control, and remote device management.
- Customizable Modes
- Favorite Device Selection
- Slide and Awning Control
- Battery and Water Level Monitoring
- Trip Planning Checklists
- RV Leveling System
- Remote Device Control
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The Compass Connect™ App brings Smart Home convenience to your RV, allowing you to easily manage and customize key devices, systems and features: • Make custom Modes for personalized device lists by trip stage. • Select Favorites for quick access to commonly used devices. • Extend and Retract Slides and Awnings. • Monitor battery and water levels. • Create Checklists for trip planning and maintenance. • Use Dark Mode for enhanced readability. For compatible RVs, enjoy additional features: • Leveling: Active bubble level, custom setpoints and Auto-Level. • Automatic generator control for on/off scheduling. • Customizable lighting for Dimming or RGB lights. • Remotely control select devices with ConnectAnywhere™ 2.0 and a Telematics plan. • Track RV Mileage with the Anti-lock Braking system’s digital odometer Add aftermarket accessories to enhance your RV experience: • TPMS: Monitor tire health. • Liquid Propane Sensors: Monitor tank levels. • Temperature Sensors: Keep an eye on food safety. • Smart Door Locks: Secure your RV. Check your RV’s compatibility and visit the Lippert™ store for accessories and Telematics plans. Bluetooth® or WiFi is required for operation.
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: Grand Design Compass Connect at 3.9 against Cummins EC AGS+'s 1.9. Grand Design Compass Connect also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (502 vs 27). Cummins EC AGS+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Grand Design Compass Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grand Design Compass Connect has 502 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Grand Design Compass Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cummins EC AGS+'s.
Grand Design Compass Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Cummins EC AGS+ every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grand Design Compass Connect | Cummins EC AGS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (502 ratings) — better | 1.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 502 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | Cummins Inc. |
Customer experience
Grand Design Compass Connect
Cummins EC AGS+
Bugs and requests
Grand Design Compass Connect
Reported bugs
6 issues- Bluetooth connection issues
- Checklists not syncing
- HVAC controls resetting temperature
- Leveling system interface problems
- Tire Linc screen causing in-motion lockout
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- Voltage reading not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add CarPlay support
- Display tank levels
- Larger fonts for TireLinc
- Custom labels for slide outs
- Option to disable in-motion lockout
Cummins EC AGS+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grand Design Compass Connect
No in-app purchases
Cummins EC AGS+
No in-app purchases
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