Newmar Cellular Link vs Surge Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newmar Cellular Link
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This is an OEM version of RVC-Cell for Newmar.
Surge Guard
Monitor your RV's power status remotely. Get real-time error alerts, estimated restoration times, and track your power history. Access troubleshooting guides for easy problem-solving on the go.
- Monitor RV power
- Real-time error alerts
- Power restoration estimates
- Error history tracking
- Troubleshooting guides
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Now you can easily access everything you need to know about your Surge Guard, wherever your adventures lead you. • Easily monitor the power to your RV • See errors in real-time • Know when your power will be restored • Understand and track error history • Easily access troubleshooting and how-to guides
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Newmar Cellular Link at 6.0 against Surge Guard's 11.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Newmar Cellular Link ships an update every 2 months, Surge Guard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newmar Cellular Link | Surge Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.5 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 90 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SilverLeaf Electronics, Inc. | Southwire Company |
Bugs and requests
Newmar Cellular Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Surge Guard
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when attempting to connect
- Bluetooth won't connect
- Device not connecting to app
- App shows RV as powered down
- App shows no power usage or data
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- App identifies device incorrectly (e.g., 34951 as 34931)
- No pairing code displayed
- App shows L2 data only
- App does not show L1 data
- App shows 'No BLE PEERS'
- App says RV power is off
- App connects but doesn't show correct information
- App shows zero values
- App crashes upon pairing attempt on latest iOS
- Firmware update required for connectivity
- App doesn't connect even when close to device
Requested features
5 requests- Log energy use by day/date
- Note power interruptions without new session
- Display date and time for detected issues in history log
- App can update firmware
- Record and display history of monitored parameters
In-app purchases
Newmar Cellular Link
No in-app purchases
Surge Guard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Newmar Cellular Link free?
Is Surge Guard free?
Do Newmar Cellular Link or Surge Guard have ads?
Which is updated more often, Newmar Cellular Link or Surge Guard?
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