Comparison

TrackerWise vs Garmin RV Controls

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

Head to head
About

TrackerWise

Features
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TrackerWise is Australia’s leading provider of vehicle tracking systems and fleet management solutions. We offer the best in intelligent tracking software that is cost-effective, user-friendly and saves you valuable time by providing fully managed, real-time GPS vehicle monitoring and security.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

TrackerWise3 screens
Garmin RV Controls2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Garmin RV Controls at every 3 months against TrackerWise's every 52 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrackerWise ships an update every 52 months, Garmin RV Controls every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TrackerWise versus Garmin RV Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackerWiseGarmin RV Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTrackerWise Pty LtdGarmin

In-app purchases

None

TrackerWise

No in-app purchases

None

Garmin RV Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrackerWise free?
TrackerWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garmin RV Controls free?
Garmin RV Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrackerWise or Garmin RV Controls have ads?
Neither TrackerWise nor Garmin RV Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrackerWise or Garmin RV Controls?
TrackerWise ships an update every 52 months, and Garmin RV Controls every 3 months. Most recently, TrackerWise was updated on September 24, 2026 and Garmin RV Controls on October 17, 2026.

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