Comparison

Compass Connect vs VictronConnect

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

Head to head

★ 3.3291 ratingsView app →

About

Compass Connect

Features

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The Lamprell is releasing this app as part of their ERP software named 'Compass'. Using this application, like any other Smart devices, data will reach your magnificent iOS device through Wifi/3G network.

About

VictronConnect

Access live status information and configure compatible Victron devices. View historical data, update firmware, and explore features through a demo mode. Requires Bluetooth Low Energy.

Highlights

Live status data
Read history records
Configure settings
Update firmware
Demo mode

Features

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VictronConnect lets you get live status info and configure Victron products with built-in bluetooth support or using a VE.Direct Bluetooth LE dongle. LIVE DATA: Get instant data from your solar charger or battery monitor. READ HISTORY RECORDS*: Makes it easy to diagnose your installation. With BlueSolar MPPT chargers you’ll get thirty days history records at one glance. CONFIGURE SETTINGS: Most exciting feature! Configure your device with just a few taps on your phone screen. Simplifies all, navigate through the configuration pages, edit settings and changes will be sent instantly to your device. UPDATE FIRMWARE: Be always up to date. VictronConnect includes the latest firmware versions, when outdated firmware is detected you'll be prompted to update. It is also possible to update firmware manually. DEMO MODE: Select a product from the built-in demo library and discover all the features. This app requires Bluetooth Low Energy, which is supported on the iPhone 4S and up, iPad Air and iPad Mini (3rd and 4th generation). Supported Victron products: * BMV 70x Battery Monitors * BlueSolar & SmartSolar MPPT Chargers** * VE.Direct Phoenix Inverters * Blue Smart IP22 Chargers * Blue Smart IP65 Chargers * Blue Smart IP67 Chargers * Peak Power Pack * MultiPlus and Quattro with VE.Bus Bluetooth Smart Dongle ---- * Only on products with history support ** BlueSolar 70/15 excluded

Screenshots

Compass Connect1 screens

VictronConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VictronConnect at monthly against Compass Connect's every 4 months. Compass Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Connect ships an update every 4 months, VictronConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Compass Connect versus VictronConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Compass Connect	VictronConnect
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.3 (291 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	291 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	189 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Compass Developer	Victron Energy

Bugs and requests

Compass Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VictronConnect

Reported bugs

8 issues

Trends data lost
Bluetooth disconnects when app is closed
Firmware update broke it
App doesn't work after update
Can't connect to device after update

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Doesn't work on iPhone 15
Doesn't work on iPad
Pairing issues after update

Requested features

14 requests

CarPlay support
Apple Watch app
Ability to turn inverter on/off more accessible
Show battery percentage
Time till full charge

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Ability to rename devices
Ability to view historical data offline
Ability to export data
Ability to see current being drawn
Ability to track data while app is in background
Ability to view data from multiple devices in one place
Ability to set default device to connect to
Shortcuts/Siri integration
Home screen widget

In-app purchases

None

Compass Connect

No in-app purchases

None

VictronConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Connect free?

Compass Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is VictronConnect free?

VictronConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Compass Connect or VictronConnect have ads?

Neither Compass Connect nor VictronConnect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Compass Connect or VictronConnect?

Compass Connect ships an update every 4 months, and VictronConnect monthly. Most recently, Compass Connect was updated on October 1, 2026 and VictronConnect on October 20, 2026.