BMPRO ProSmart vs Garmin RV Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BMPRO ProSmart
Monitor various vehicle sensors like water levels, gas, tire pressure, and battery charge. This system provides real-time data for comfort and safety during travel, working with a SmartLink node for off-grid use.
- Monitor water tank levels
- Track gas and propane levels
- Check tire pressure (TPMS)
- Monitor internal temperatures
- View 12V battery charge
- Supports wired and Bluetooth sensors
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ProSmart works with the BMPRO ProSmart system to easily monitor multiple sensors and parameters on your adventure, whether you travel by an RV, a boat, a 4WD or an overland vehicle, giving you a wealth of information for comfort and safe travels. Monitor water levels in your fresh or grey water tanks, gas levels in your BBQ / propane bottles, tyre pressure (TPMS), temperatures in the fridge, freezer or inside your vehicle, as well as your 12V battery charge, all from an easy-to-use app on your smartphone. ProSmart requires a SmartLink (supplied with the ProSmart system), a powered node that you can easily install and pair to your phone. Allows you to monitor both your wired and Bluetooth sensors – so you can enjoy off-grid travels independent from the presence of an internet connection. Pair up to 40 SmartConnect Bluetooth sensors, connect up to 4 water tanks, a 12V battery and a wired temperature sensor to monitor the vital parameters at your fingertips.
Garmin RV Controls
Connect your mobile device to your RV's onboard system to control and monitor various functions. Mimics your RV's display for an intuitive user experience. Designed for Empirbus, a Garmin brand, controlling and monitoring systems.
- Control lighting and blinds
- Manage slide-outs and awnings
- Adjust climate control
- Monitor power management
- Check tank levels
- View temperatures and pressures
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The free Garmin RV Controls app creates a powerful connection between your RV’s on-board system and compatible mobile device. Simply connect your mobile to your RV network to control and monitor your on-board systems. You can experience the power and convenience of advanced home and luxury car automation in your RV by controlling and monitoring all onboard electronic systems. The Garmin RV Controls app will mimic the display screens you have in your RV – for a user-friendly experience. Please note that this app is intended for Empirbus, a Garmin brand, controlling and monitoring system. Depending on your RV setup, you can Control: • Lighting and Blinds • Slide-Outs and Awnings • Climate Control • Entertainment • Security Systems • Leveling Systems Monitor: • Power Management • Tanks • Temperatures and Pressures • Temperatures
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Garmin RV Controls at 2.2 against BMPRO ProSmart's 1.0. Garmin RV Controls also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). BMPRO ProSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Garmin RV Controls holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin RV Controls has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
BMPRO ProSmart ships an update every 6 months, Garmin RV Controls every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BMPRO ProSmart | Garmin RV Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.2 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BM PRO | Garmin |
Customer experience
BMPRO ProSmart
Garmin RV Controls
In-app purchases
BMPRO ProSmart
No in-app purchases
Garmin RV Controls
No in-app purchases
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