Surge Guard vs TireMinder Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
TireMinder Lite
This app connects to a specific TPMS system to provide real-time tire pressure and temperature monitoring. It offers customizable alerts and is designed with user privacy in mind, collecting no personal data. It helps prevent tire issues, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance vehicle safety.
- Real-time tire pressure and temperature monitoring
- Customizable alerts for pressure and temperature
- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Wide vehicle compatibility
- Prevents tire wear and improves fuel efficiency
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NOTE: This app only works with the TireMinder Smart TPMS. All other TireMinder systems are not compatible with this app. *********************************************************************** Looking for a convenient and private way to monitor your vehicle's tire pressure and temperature? Look no further than TireMinder Lite, the companion app for the TireMinder Smart TPMS! The TireMinder Lite app allows you to easily connect your smartphone to your TireMinder Smart TPMS and view real-time tire pressure and temperature data on-the-go. With customizable pressure and temperature alerts, you'll always be notified if there's an issue with your tires. What's more, the TireMinder Lite app is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect no user data, ensuring that your personal information stays safe and secure. Other features of the TireMinder Lite app include: • Real-time monitoring of tire pressure and temperature • Customizable pressure and temperature alerts • Apple CarPlay compatibility • Easy installation and user-friendly interface • Compatible with a wide range of vehicles • Saves you money by preventing premature tire wear and improving fuel efficiency • Reduces the risk of blowouts and accidents caused by underinflated or overinflated tires Using the TireMinder Lite app with your TireMinder Smart TPMS is the ultimate solution for monitoring your vehicle's tire health. With real-time alerts and data at your fingertips, you can prevent issues before they become bigger problems, improving your vehicle's safety, performance, and longevity. Download the TireMinder Lite app today and start taking control of your tire health - all while keeping your personal data safe and secure! *NOTE: The TireMinder Bluetooth Adapter is required for use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TireMinder Lite at 4.0 against Surge Guard's 1.5. TireMinder Lite also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 11%). Surge Guard's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 20) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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.
TireMinder Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Surge Guard's written reviews are positive against 40% of TireMinder Lite's.
Surge Guard ships an update monthly, TireMinder Lite every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Surge Guard | TireMinder Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (90 ratings) | 4.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southwire Company | Minder Research, Inc. |
Customer experience
Surge Guard
TireMinder Lite
Bugs and 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
TireMinder Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surge Guard
No in-app purchases
TireMinder Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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