VRM vs iN·Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VRM
Monitor and manage your energy systems remotely. Track solar, battery, and power usage in real time, receive alerts, and optimize performance from your smartphone. Ideal for off-grid, marine, or backup power solutions.
- Remote energy system monitoring
- Real-time solar, battery, and power tracking
- Instant alert notifications
- Performance optimization
- Smartphone control
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Stay in control of your energy system anytime, anywhere with the Victron VRM app! Remotely monitor your solar, battery, and power usage in real time, receive instant alerts, and optimize performance—all from your smartphone. Whether you’re off-grid, on a boat, or managing a backup power system, VRM keeps you connected. Download now and take charge of your energy! This app requires your system to be connected to the internet through a Victron Global Remote, Victron Ethernet Remote or Color Control GX / Venus GX.
iN·Command
Control and monitor your RV remotely with this app. Manage water systems, lighting, generators, and climate control from your smartphone or tablet. Local control is also available for slides, awnings, and stabilizer jacks.
- Remote RV monitoring and control
- Climate/HVAC control
- Generator control and monitoring
- Water heater and pump control
- Tank level monitoring
- Lighting control
- Slide room and awning control
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The iN-Command App with Global Connect functionality is specifically for use with our 3rd generation RV Control and Monitoring product which is identified by the Global Connect logo on the Display Commander (LCD touch controller). We have updated the App graphics, added control functionality (including Climate control for compatible HVAC systems) as well as the ability to monitor and control your RV remotely through the Cloud (internet connection required). By connecting your smart-phone or tablet to the system’s LCD touch controller and registering your cloud account, iN-Command now puts you “In Command” of your RV from any location. Local (Bluetooth) and Remote (Cloud) Functions • Water Heater Control: On/Off (gas & electric) • Water pump Control: On/Off • Tank Monitoring: Fresh, Black, and Gray • Lighting Control: Interior, exterior, security, awning and custom 1, 2, 3 • Generator Control/Monitoring: Prime/Start/Stop control, Voltage, Fuel, Hours, Scheduling and Diagnostics (low oil, over crank, service) • Climate/HVAC Control: Thermostat functions including Cool, Heat, Auto, Off, Vent Fan, Temp Set and Scheduling for select Dometic and Coleman products Local Control Functions (over Bluetooth only, not accessible remotely by cloud) • Slide Room Control (Up to 5 Slides) • Awning control (Up to 2 Awnings) • Stabilizer Jacks (Front & Rear)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VRM at 3.4 against iN·Command's 1.9. VRM also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 10%). iN·Command's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 56) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VRM holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 210 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VRM's written reviews are positive against 10% of iN·Command's.
VRM ships an update fortnightly, iN·Command every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VRM | iN·Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (56 ratings) — better | 1.9 (210 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews — better | 9.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 | 210 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victron Energy | ASA Electronics, LLC |
Customer experience
VRM
iN·Command
Bugs and requests
VRM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iN·Command
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes during floor plan synchronization
- Inconsistent device state reporting
- Bluetooth disconnections and reconnection issues
- Compatibility problems with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to connect multiple devices
- Improved temperature slider controls
- Scheduled HVAC and water heater settings
- Customizable dashboard and alerts
In-app purchases
VRM
No in-app purchases
iN·Command
No in-app purchases








