Grand Design Compass Connect vs ReVu DVR
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.
ReVu DVR
This app connects to compatible mirror-integrated dashcam systems in vehicles. It allows drivers to organize, view, and download recorded footage, access GPS mapping, and receive alerts for parked vehicle impacts.
- Organize, view, and download footage
- GPS mapping for recorded media
- View front and rearward facing video
- Parked vehicle impact alerts
- Modify dash cam settings
- Wi-Fi communication
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ReVu is the official companion app for the auto industry’s mirror-integrated digital video recording (dash cam) system that comes factory-installed onto your vehicle. ReVu allows you to connect to compatible mirror-integrated DVR systems for added convenience and functionality. Once connected to the mirror, ReVu enables drivers to organize, view, and download their captured DVR footage. ReVu is capable of managing footage from multiple devices, should you have the multiple vehicles with compatible mirror-integrated DVR systems. Depending on your vehicle make and model, ReVu even allows you to view both front and rearward facing video. And whether you’re on the go or have your vehicle parked, ReVu has you covered. Users can review GPS mapping for recorded media and even receive parked vehicle impact alerts when your return to your vehicle. App Features • Organize, view, and download captured footage • GPS mapping for recorded media • View front and rearward facing footage • Parked vehicle impact alerts • Wi-Fi communication for added bandwidth Modify Dash Cam Settings: • Continuous Recording • Parked Monitoring auto
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ReVu DVR at 5.0 against Grand Design Compass Connect's 3.9. Grand Design Compass Connect's advantage is ratings volume (487 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ReVu DVR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grand Design Compass Connect has 487 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Grand Design Compass Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, ReVu DVR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grand Design Compass Connect | ReVu DVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (487 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 487 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | Gentex |
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
ReVu DVR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grand Design Compass Connect
No in-app purchases
ReVu DVR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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