Comparison

Bauer vs Brinkley Connect

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

Head to head
About

Bauer

Effortlessly manage your Bauer Bluetooth locks with this app. Monitor battery levels, adjust settings, and unlock doors hands-free. Enhance your home security with advanced features and optional remote access.

Highlights
  • Real-time lock monitoring
  • Customizable lock settings
  • Hands-free unlocking
  • Remote access via gateway
  • Group lock management
  • Door sensor integration
Features
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Experience seamless control over your Bauer Bluetooth locks with Bauer - Connect for iOS. Manage your security effortlessly and enjoy smart features that make access easier than ever. Key Features: - Real-Time Monitoring: Instantly view battery levels and signal strength for all connected locks. - Customizable Settings: Adjust power mode and other settings to tailor your lock’s performance. - Touch-n-go Unlocking: Unlock doors hands-free by simply bringing your iPhone near a paired lock. - Remote Access Option: Pair with our separate Bauer - Connect Gateway to control your locks from anywhere. - Enhanced Security: Now supports the new Bauer door sensor. - Group Management: Create and manage groups of locks to lock or unlock multiple doors simultaneously. Download Bauer - Connect today and step into the future of smart, secure access!

About

Brinkley Connect

Manage and customize key RV devices and systems with this app. Create personalized modes, set favorites, extend awnings, monitor levels, and utilize checklists for trip planning and maintenance. Compatible RVs can access advanced features like leveling and generator control.

Highlights
  • Customizable Modes for trip stages
  • Favorite devices for quick access
  • Control slides and awnings
  • Monitor battery and water levels
  • Create trip planning checklists
  • Advanced RV system control (leveling, generator)
  • Remote device management with Telematics
Features
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Brinkley Connect brings Smart Home convenience to your RV, allowing you to easily manage and customize key devices, systems and features: • Make custom Modes for personalized device lists by trip stage. • Select Favorites for quick access to commonly used devices. • Extend and Retract Slides and Awnings. • Monitor battery and water levels. • Create Checklists for trip planning and maintenance. • Use Dark Mode for enhanced readability. For compatible RVs, enjoy additional features: • Leveling: Active bubble level, custom setpoints and Auto-Level. • Automatic generator control for on/off scheduling. • Customizable lighting for Dimming or RGB lights. • Remotely control select devices with ConnectAnywhere™ 2.0 and a Telematics plan. • Track RV Mileage with the Anti-lock Braking system’s digital odometer. • Add aftermarket accessories to enhance your RV experience: • TPMS: Monitor tire health. • Liquid Propane Sensors: Monitor tank levels. • Temperature Sensors: Keep an eye on food safety. • Smart Door Locks: Secure your RV. Check your RV’s compatibility and visit the Lippert™ store for accessories and Telematics plans. Bluetooth® or WiFi is required for operation.

Screenshots

Bauer3 screens
Brinkley Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bauer and Brinkley Connect both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Brinkley Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bauer's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bauer against 4.7 for Brinkley Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239 and 138 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Bauer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Brinkley Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bauer ships an update fortnightly, Brinkley Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bauer versus Brinkley Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBauerBrinkley Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (239 ratings)4.7 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings239 — better138
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonceLabs LLCLippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

Bauer

All ratings209 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Brinkley Connect

All ratings129 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bauer

No in-app purchases

None

Brinkley Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bauer free?
Bauer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brinkley Connect free?
Brinkley Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bauer or Brinkley Connect?
Brinkley Connect is rated higher. Bauer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Brinkley Connect averages 4.7 from 138 ratings.
Do Bauer or Brinkley Connect have ads?
Neither Bauer nor Brinkley Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bauer or Brinkley Connect?
Bauer ships an update fortnightly, and Brinkley Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bauer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brinkley Connect on October 31, 2026.

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