Grand Design Compass Connect vs Up Tape
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.
Up Tape
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The mobile app companion for the sales generation tool UpTape and UpCRM by ActiveDealer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Up Tape at every 2 days against Grand Design Compass Connect's every 3 weeks. 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.
Grand Design Compass Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Up Tape every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grand Design Compass Connect | Up Tape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (485 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 485 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, INC. | ActiveDealer |
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
Up Tape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grand Design Compass Connect
No in-app purchases
Up Tape
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Grand Design Compass Connect free?
Is Up Tape free?
Do Grand Design Compass Connect or Up Tape have ads?
Which is updated more often, Grand Design Compass Connect or Up Tape?
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