Comparison

Grand Design Compass Connect vs TripLatch RV Checklist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable Modes
  • Favorite Device Selection
  • Slide and Awning Control
  • Battery and Water Level Monitoring
  • Trip Planning Checklists
  • RV Leveling System
  • Remote Device Control
Features
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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.

About

TripLatch RV Checklist

Features
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TripLatch RV is a walk-around departure board for RV owners. Build repeatable departure, camp setup, teardown, storage, winterizing, and spring startup routines around the way you inspect your rig. Use TripLatch to organize route zones, critical checklist items, same-device Driver / Partner lanes, trip history, and pasted checklist imports. The app is local-first, with no login, no ads, no tracking, and no analytics. TripLatch is a checklist and reminder tool. RV owners remain responsible for their own inspection and operation. The app does not provide mechanical diagnosis, repair instruction, legal or insurance advice, official RV certification, or any safety guarantee.

Screenshots

Grand Design Compass Connect4 screens
TripLatch RV Checklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grand Design Compass Connect at none against TripLatch RV Checklist's 3. Grand Design Compass Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TripLatch RV Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Grand Design Compass Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grand Design Compass Connect versus TripLatch RV Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrand Design Compass ConnectTripLatch RV Checklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (504 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings504 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLippert Components, Inc.TECK SOON NG

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

TripLatch RV Checklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Grand Design Compass Connect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TripLatch RV Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • TripLatch RV Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
  • TripLatch RV Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • TripLatch RV Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Grand Design Compass Connect free?
Grand Design Compass Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TripLatch RV Checklist free?
TripLatch RV Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grand Design Compass Connect or TripLatch RV Checklist have ads?
Neither Grand Design Compass Connect nor TripLatch RV Checklist shows ads.

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