Comparison

WinGuard vs JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK

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

Head to head
About

WinGuard

This mobile client provides remote access to a security and building management system. Users can view system states, process messages, and execute commands from anywhere. It offers full data point display, event management, and user alarm triggering.

Highlights
  • Data point tree display with states
  • System command execution
  • Event processing and control
  • Attachment viewing and editing
  • User alarm triggering
  • Mobile client tracking
Features
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The WinGuard app is a mobile client for the security and building management system WinGuard by Advancis. In order to be able to use the app, the ASIP server extension has to be installed in your WinGuard system and needs to be accessible via network. The WinGuard App provides a clear and compact mobile access to the states and messages of your WinGuard system, including event processing and control functionalities. Keep your system under control. Anywhere, anytime! The key features: - Full data point tree display including datapoint states - Execution of system commands - WinGuard rights management fully supported - Accept / reset / complete system events and messages - View / edit / create attachments - Trigger user alarms - Tracking of mobile clients inside WinGuard* - Optional full password protection * Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK

Manage and monitor your RV's features remotely through a mobile application. Control lighting, HVAC, slide-outs, and monitor tank levels, temperatures, and battery voltage. Designed for specific North American RV brands, it offers a user-friendly interface for convenient RV management.

Highlights
  • Monitor water tanks, temperatures, propane, tire pressure, battery
  • Control lighting, slide-outs, awnings, HVAC, generators
  • User-friendly mobile interface
  • Bluetooth and cloud connectivity
  • Scalable system with SmartConnect sensors
  • DIY sensor installation
Features
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JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO is an RV control and monitoring system for easy management of RV features via an app on your own device. It is specifically designed to work with the North American RVs such as JAYCO, Highland Ridge and Starcraft – check your RV specifications to ensure your vehicle is compatible with this app. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO brings all the important controls and monitoring functions of the RV to a mobile device via Bluetooth and via cloud. Control and monitor an RV with confidence and ease from the palm of your hand and enjoy the following JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO features*: • Monitor - water tanks, temperatures, propane levels, tire pressure, battery voltages and more • Control - lighting, slide-outs, awnings, HVAC, generators and more • Interact with RV via user-friendly, easy to understand app on your own device • Multiple communication protocols, including Bluetooth and RVIA industry standard RV-C CAN bus. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK on board your RV is flexible and scalable – it is easy to add features and sensors to expand your system through the addition of SmartConnect Bluetooth sensors. Available through RV Dealerships, SmartConnect sensors enable you to monitor propane levels, tire pressure and internal temperatures. The SmartConnect sensors are a DIY installation. JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK powered by BMPRO system is co-designed and manufactured by BMPRO, a company with years of experience in the RV industry. BMPRO is one of the pioneers of using digital platforms in RVs with one of the world’s largest install bases of smart power management systems. *App capabilities vary depending on your RV model.

Screenshots

WinGuard4 screens
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WinGuard at 5.0 against JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK's 2.0. WinGuard also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WinGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WinGuard ships an update every 5 months, JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WinGuard versus JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinGuardJAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (161 ratings)
Positive reviews—7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1161 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvancis Software & Services GmbHBM PRO

Customer experience

WinGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK

All ratings161 ratings
Positive18.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

WinGuard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Firmware update fails and gets stuck in update loop
  • App freezes and requires force restart
  • Bluetooth connection takes excessive time to establish
  • Cloud connection drops or fails to connect
  • Controls don't respond or respond inconsistently
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  • Awning extend/retract stops and starts repeatedly
  • HVAC system changes settings without user input
  • TPMS alerts don't work on iPhone devices
  • Tank sensors read inaccurately (always full/empty)
  • App crashes when closing or in background
  • Button presses register as scrolls, breaking functionality
  • Leveling motor communication errors
  • Generator won't turn off via app
  • Temperature sensors show reversed readings (inside/outside swapped)
  • App locks up when using cloud features
  • Tablet control panel becomes unresponsive
  • Notifications persist even after issues are resolved

Requested features

13 requests
  • Background app refresh and push notifications for critical alerts
  • CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Multi-user simultaneous connection support
  • Physical backup switches for essential functions
  • Ability to label propane tanks and other sensors
Show 8 more
  • Improved button responsiveness and UI design
  • Notification clearing after issues are resolved
  • Audible/visible alerts for temperature warnings
  • Generator auto-off functionality
  • Ability to skip or defer firmware updates
  • Comprehensive instruction manual
  • Better iPad/tablet UI design (not just iPhone port)
  • Improved tank sensor accuracy and calibration

In-app purchases

None

WinGuard

No in-app purchases

None

JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WinGuard free?
WinGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK free?
JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WinGuard or JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK?
WinGuard is rated higher. WinGuard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK averages 2.0 from 161 ratings.
Do WinGuard or JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK have ads?
Neither WinGuard nor JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WinGuard or JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK?
WinGuard ships an update every 5 months, and JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK every 3 months. Most recently, WinGuard was updated on June 24, 2026 and JAYCOMMAND/TravelLINK on September 21, 2026.

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