RVLock Keyless vs Surge Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RVLock Keyless
This app allows you to unlock your RV or travel trailer using your smartphone. It connects to a keyless RVLock system, offering a convenient alternative to traditional keys. Manage your RV's access with your phone, FOB, or keypad.
- Unlock RV with smartphone
- Connects to keyless RVLock
- Use FOB, keypad, or smartphone
- Replaces traditional keys
- BT Pro+ upgrade integration
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RVLock is the Original and #1 best-selling keyless RV solution in the world. With the RVLock Keyless app – your phone can now unlock your RV or travel trailer! Download the RVLock Keyless app and connect your keyless RVLock with a simple "lock and unlock" screen via the BT Pro+ upgrade. Say goodbye to the days when a lost key could ruin your day. The RVLock Keyless app combines our unique keyless handle solution with your everyday smartphone. Now use your FOB, keypad, or smartphone to lock and unlock your RVLock Keyless product.
Surge Guard
Monitor your RV's power status remotely. Get real-time error alerts, estimated restoration times, and track your power history. Access troubleshooting guides for easy problem-solving on the go.
- Monitor RV power
- Real-time error alerts
- Power restoration estimates
- Error history tracking
- Troubleshooting guides
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Now you can easily access everything you need to know about your Surge Guard, wherever your adventures lead you. • Easily monitor the power to your RV • See errors in real-time • Know when your power will be restored • Understand and track error history • Easily access troubleshooting and how-to guides
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RVLock Keyless at 2.8 against Surge Guard's 1.5. Surge Guard's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 5) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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.
RVLock Keyless holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge Guard has 73 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of RVLock Keyless's written reviews are positive against 11% of Surge Guard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RVLock Keyless ships an update every 2 months, Surge Guard monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RVLock Keyless | Surge Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.5 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RVLock & Co LLC | Southwire Company |
Customer experience
RVLock Keyless
Surge Guard
Bugs and requests
RVLock Keyless
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Surge Guard
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when attempting to connect
- Bluetooth won't connect
- Device not connecting to app
- App shows RV as powered down
- App shows no power usage or data
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- App identifies device incorrectly (e.g., 34951 as 34931)
- No pairing code displayed
- App shows L2 data only
- App does not show L1 data
- App shows 'No BLE PEERS'
- App says RV power is off
- App connects but doesn't show correct information
- App shows zero values
- App crashes upon pairing attempt on latest iOS
- Firmware update required for connectivity
- App doesn't connect even when close to device
Requested features
5 requests- Log energy use by day/date
- Note power interruptions without new session
- Display date and time for detected issues in history log
- App can update firmware
- Record and display history of monitored parameters
In-app purchases
RVLock Keyless
No in-app purchases
Surge Guard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RVLock Keyless free?
Is Surge Guard free?
Which has better reviews, RVLock Keyless or Surge Guard?
Do RVLock Keyless or Surge Guard have ads?
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