Wakespeed vs Nomadic Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wakespeed
This app provides a simple and reliable way to configure, update, monitor, and diagnose your Wakespeed Advanced Regulator. It offers pre-defined parameters for various components and an expert mode for advanced customization.
- Configure, update, and monitor WS500 Pro via Bluetooth
- Pre-defined parameters for alternators, batteries, and BMS
- Save and retrieve configurations
- Share configurations with others
- Import configurations
- Expert Mode for advanced customization
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The Wakespeed App allows for simple and reliable configuration, updating, monitoring, and diagnostics of your Wakespeed Offshore WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Regulator. Create configurations using Wakespeed's 100's of built in of pre-defined, manufacturer recommended configuration parameters for batteries, alternators, and BMS's; select the brand and models you are using from three easy-to navigate screens to create a customized configuration for your regulator -- just pick-n-go. 'Expert Mode' allows the configuration to be further refined and customized, including adjusting the Charge Profile and accessing some of the more advanced options and capabilities. Once you have created your configuration it may be saved for later retrieval, shared with others via the built in 'share' tools (Email, messaging, etc), or sent to your WS500 / WS500 Pro Alternator Regulator. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth to configure, monitor, update, or take logs. With your WS500 regulator 'share' your configuration with a Windows based PC and use the Wakespeed "Universal Configuration Utility" (downloadable at http://www.wakespeed.com/technical ) and a USB cable. Alternatively you can share the configuration to an Android based phone for direct transfer using an OTG adapter. Configuration and updating can even be done before the WS500 / WS500-Pro is installed by powering it through the USB port. Key features include: · Configure, Update, Monitor your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth directly from yoru iPhone or iPad. · Simple 'pick from the list' of 100's of pre-defined Alternators, Batteries, and BMS's to create a reliable and optimized configuration for your install · Save and retrieve configurations for later use. · Share configurations with others using built-in share tools · Import configurations which have been shared with you for use, modification, and/or sending to your regulator. · Share the configuration for later transfer using a Windows based transfer tool. · Advanced 'Expert Mode' allows for modification of pre-defined values, as well as access to advanced features. For more information on this application, supporting tools, as well as the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, visit http://www.wakespeed.com Email: support@wakespeed.com if you have any questions or need technical support.
Nomadic Controls
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Nomadic Controls: The DNA of automation. - Control lights, Air conditioner, Heaters, Awnings, Fans, Water Tank sensors, and more. - Remotely control devices with ease from anywhere. - Control multiple devices from one app - Voice Control via Amazon Echo, Google Home. - Devices automatically start/stop based on temperature, location and time. - Share device access to friends and family. - Wifi and bluetooth connectivity - Easily create scenes between multiple devices. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Power Management: Track battery health, solar panel output, fuel levels, and power usage to avoid disruptions while off the grid. Water and Waste Levels: Keep tabs on fresh, grey, and black water tanks, ensuring timely refills or emptying. Temperature and Humidity Sensors: Monitor and maintain a comfortable environment within the RV, ideal for managing extreme temperatures. Automation & Control: Climate Control: Remotely adjust heating, cooling, and ventilation to make the RV comfortable before arrival. Lighting Control: Automate indoor and outdoor lighting based on time or motion, offering energy savings and convenience. Appliance Control: Turn on or off appliances, like the water heater or refrigerator, even when away from the vehicle. Security & Safety: Remote Lock/Unlock: Secure doors and compartments remotely, ensuring peace of mind even when away from the RV. Camera Integration: View live feeds from security cameras around the RV, useful for monitoring while parked or in transit. Maintenance Alerts: Service Reminders: Track maintenance schedules for oil changes, tire checks, and system updates. Diagnostic Alerts: Receive notifications for potential mechanical issues, helping prevent breakdowns on the road. User-Friendly Interface: The app provides a dashboard that’s easy to navigate, offering a consolidated view of all critical systems. Voice commands and customizable notifications enhance hands-free control and user experience. With Nomadic Controls, RV owners can embrace the freedom of travel while maintaining ultimate control over their vehicle’s essential functions, no matter where the road leads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nomadic Controls at every 3 weeks against Wakespeed's every 5 months. 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.
Wakespeed ships an update every 5 months, Nomadic Controls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wakespeed | Nomadic Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dragonfly Energy Corp. | Nomadic Innovations |
In-app purchases
Wakespeed
No in-app purchases
Nomadic Controls
No in-app purchases
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