Comparison

EmberLink vs Glacier App

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

Head to head
About

EmberLink

Manage and customize your RV's devices and systems with this app. Create personalized modes, set favorites, and monitor essential levels like battery and water. It also offers features for trip planning, maintenance checklists, and advanced control for compatible RVs.

Highlights
  • Customizable modes for trips
  • Quick access favorites
  • Slide and awning control
  • Battery and water level monitoring
  • Trip planning checklists
  • Automatic generator control
  • Remote device management
Features
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EmberLink 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: • 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.

About

Glacier App

Enhance your mobile privacy with advanced security features. Protect your connection with VPN and DNS security, block trackers and ads, and receive real-time threat alerts. Secure your communications and browse privately without compromising daily usability.

Highlights
  • VPN and DNS protection
  • Tracker and ad blocking
  • Real-time threat alerts
  • Device tampering detection
  • Secure calling with alternate numbers
  • Privacy-focused design
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Glacier brings intelligence-grade mobile security to your iPhone in a simple, consumer-friendly app. Glacier is a paid app and requires a Monthly or Yearly subscription to use. Protect your connection with VPN and DNS security, block trackers and intrusive ads, and get real-time alerts when your device or network may be at risk. Glacier is built to help you browse privately, reduce exposure to malicious content, and stay in control of your communications without adding friction to daily life. Glacier is designed with privacy by default. Your personal data stays on your device, and Glacier does not read your messages, access your contacts, or monitor your app usage. Features: • VPN and DNS protection for safer private browsing • Blocks many trackers, ad networks, and invasive data collection services • Real-time alerts and clear recommendations when threats are detected • Threat detection for tampering, jailbroken devices, emulation, and active hacking tools • Secure calling using different phone numbers to keep your personal number safe (requires an additional phone line subscription) • Built by a U.S.-based security team with experience protecting high-risk mobile environments Glacier helps protect your device and communications on Wi-Fi, cellular, and while traveling. SUBSCRIPTION & IN-APP PURCHASES Glacier requires a subscription to use the app. Phone-line features are optional add-ons that require a separate purchase on top of the base subscription. Base subscription (required): • Glacier Monthly - $14.99 per month • Glacier Yearly - $159.99 per year Secure phone lines (optional add-ons, auto-renewing): • 1 Line - $4.99 per month • 2 Lines - $8.99 per month • 5 Lines - $19.99 per month One-time purchase (optional): • Extra Phone Number - $2.99 to change your number again if you've already burned it once this month All prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region. Your App Store account is charged at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Secure calling and replacement phone numbers are not available until the corresponding subscription or in-app purchase is made. Privacy Policy: https://www.theglacierapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.theglacierapp.com/terms

Screenshots

EmberLink4 screens
Glacier App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glacier App at 61% against EmberLink's 0%. Glacier App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (269 vs 11). EmberLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads 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. Glacier App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EmberLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EmberLink holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glacier App has 269 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of EmberLink's written reviews are positive against 61% of Glacier App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EmberLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Glacier App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EmberLink versus Glacier App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberLinkGlacier App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.3 (269 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews61.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11269 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLippert Components, Inc.Security App LLC

Customer experience

EmberLink

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Glacier App

All ratings269 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative32.8%

In-app purchases

None

EmberLink

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Glacier App

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Line$4.991 Month
  • 2 Lines$8.991 Month
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • 5 Lines$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$159.991 Year
One-time1
  • Additional Phone Number$2.99

Questions

Is EmberLink free?
EmberLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glacier App free?
Glacier App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EmberLink or Glacier App?
EmberLink is rated higher. EmberLink averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Glacier App averages 4.3 from 269 ratings.
Do EmberLink or Glacier App have ads?
Neither EmberLink nor Glacier App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EmberLink or Glacier App?
EmberLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Glacier App weekly. Most recently, EmberLink was updated on September 27, 2026 and Glacier App on September 30, 2026.

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