Comparison

RV tech vs RV RoadNest

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

Head to head
About

RV tech

Features
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This is the companion app for the electric drive set Magic Open. The set converts manual roof windows from Dometic for motorhomes to electric ones. To use the app with the set make sure that you have the "control via app" option. Find which windows are compatible and to get more info visit: https://www.rv-tech.de/info-elektrischer-antrieb-heki-3plus/ This app allows you to move the window to any position. It is also possible to store a favourite position as well as opening the window for 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. You can use this app with multiple windows. Developed by Stephan RΓ©ti for RV tech.

About

RV RoadNest

Features
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RoadNest β€” Your Ultimate Motorhome Companion Hit the road with confidence and never lose a memory along the way. RoadNest is the all-in-one mobile app built exclusively for motorhome and RV adventurers. Whether you're a weekend wanderer or a full-time road dweller, RoadNest keeps everything β€” your trips, your rig, your people β€” beautifully organised and always at your fingertips. Document Every Adventure Capture your journey the way it deserves. Create rich trip logs with cover photos, detailed notes, and cloud-synced photo galleries that travel with you across every device. Browse, download, and share your favourite moments β€” because great adventures deserve great memories. Plan Like a Pro Take the guesswork out of your next big trip with RoadNest's Journey Planner. Map out daily itineraries, add activities and accommodation stops, and visualise your route with Google Maps integration β€” all before you've even turned the key. Manage Your Rig Keep all your motorhome details in one place. Create profiles for multiple vehicles, upload hero images, and switch between rigs with ease. RoadNest is ready to grow with your fleet. Stay Organised On the Road Custom lists for everything you need β€” packing lists, to-dos, wish lists β€” all synced to the cloud so nothing gets left behind at the last campsite. Bring Your People Along RoadNest makes sharing the journey effortless. Invite family and friends via a simple 8-character code, assign roles, collaborate on trip planning, and stay connected through trip comments and likes. It's social media built for the open road. RoadNest β€” because every road tells a story worth keeping.

Screenshots

RV tech4 screens
RV RoadNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RV tech at none against RV RoadNest's 2. RV tech also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). RV RoadNest's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 32 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RV RoadNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. RV tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RV tech ships an update every 32 months, RV RoadNest every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RV tech versus RV RoadNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRV techRV RoadNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTim NosperSimon Angland

In-app purchases

None

RV tech

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RV RoadNest

Subscriptions2
  • RoadNest Plus$9.991 Year
  • RoadNest Premuim$22.991 Year

Questions

Is RV tech free?
RV tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RV RoadNest free?
RV RoadNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RV tech or RV RoadNest have ads?
Neither RV tech nor RV RoadNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RV tech or RV RoadNest?
RV tech ships an update every 32 months, and RV RoadNest every 5 weeks. Most recently, RV tech was updated on October 29, 2026 and RV RoadNest on October 31, 2026.

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