Comparison

Element Smart Driving vs StarLine 2

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

Head to head
About

Element Smart Driving

Transform your car into a connected vehicle by plugging in an adapter. Analyze driving habits for safety and efficiency, track fuel consumption, and monitor vehicle diagnostics. Enhance security with location tracking and remote control features.

Highlights
  • Driving Score & Feedback
  • Detailed Driving Statistics
  • Remote Engine Start/Unlock
  • Real-time Diagnostics
  • Car Location Tracking
  • Geo-zone Notifications
Features
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Element turns any car made after 1999 into a connected car, just plug in Element adapter into OBD-II port and start collecting and analyzing data your car generates while driving. • Driving Score Element analyses each ride and gives feedback on how to make your driving safe and efficient. • Driving Stats Get detailed statistics on fuel consumption, driving time, travel distances. • Remote control With installed Remote Control Module you can remotely start engine, unlock doors, open trunk, turn the lights on. • Diagnostics Real time data on fuel and battery levels, temperature inside the car, check engine codes. • Security Track location of your car, set usage geo-zones to get notified whenever the car leaves one. Element will send push notification whenever something is happening to your car, whether it's being towed away or someone is trying to break in. With installed Security Module you get world class satellite alarm and antitheft system.

About

StarLine 2

Manage your car's security and settings remotely from your smartphone. Control alarm systems, start or stop the engine, and receive real-time alerts about your vehicle's status and events.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Valet mode
  • Anti-hijack mode
  • Sensor adjustment
Features
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StarLine Telematics: your vehicle is on your palm! Download the free StarLine mobile application to manage your car security settings from your smartphone. The application will work with any StarLine GSM alarm systems, GSM modules and trackers. Use the demo mode to learn more about the application. For non-commercial use only. The positioning accuracy depends on the satellite signal strength and may vary according to the map service of choice. APPLICATION FEATURES Simple registration - Register your car security system using a simple installation wizard. Easy device selection - Manage several StarLine devices: convenient for owners of several vehicles Easy to set up and manage - Arm and disarm your car security system; - Start and shut down your engine at unlimited distance - (*) Choose auto-start parameters with certain timer and temperature settings, set up a time for engine warm-up - In emergencies use "Anti-hijack" mode: your vehicle's engine will shut down at a safe distance from you - (*) If you pass your vehicle for repair or diagnostics, set your security settings to "valet" mode - Find your vehicle on a parking lot by activating a short siren signal - (*) Adjust shock and tilt sensor settings manually or turn them off when parking in a busy place - Create shortcuts for often used commands Intuitive vehicle's status indication - Make sure that the alarm system is armed - (*) The intuitive interface allows interpreting and understanding all security messages at a glance. - (*) You can see your device’s SIM card balance, car battery voltage, engine and interior temperature Get messages about any events with your vehicle - Receive PUSH messages on any events with your vehicle (alarm, engine started, security disarm etc.) - Select the types of messages you want to receive - Browse the log list to control an engine start-ups - (*) Learn device SIM card balance: low balance alerts delivered via PUSH messages Monitoring of your vehicle - (*) Comprehensive monitoring with track record. Review the routs length and speed on each part of track - Find your car location at online map in just seconds - Select the most convenient type of map - Find your own positioning Quick Help - Call to StarLine Support hotline directly from your App! - Rescue and assistance service numbers have been added (you change it to your local rescue numbers) - Feedback form has been embedded. We are always happy to answer your questions. The StarLine team is on call 24 hours StarLine support hotline: - Russia: 8 800 333-80-30 - Moscow: 8 495 935-80-30 - Kazakhstan: 8 800 070-80-30 - Belarus 810 8000 333-80-30 - Ukraine 0 800 502-308 - Kyrgyzstan 0 800 111-80-30 - Germany +49 2181 81955-35 - Italy +39 011 6998016 - Poland +48 602 199-049 - Estonia +372 510-4800 - Lithuania +372 510-4800 - Latvia +372 510-4800 - Spain +34 602 484657 - Greece +30 2310 477192 +30-2310-477192 - Azerbaijan +994 55 2020471 - Uzbekistan +998 71 2050830 - Slovakia +421 905 618856 - Saudi Arabia +966 505 335898 StarLine LLC, developer and manufacturer of security telematic equipment under StarLine brand, reserves the right to unilaterally make improvements in design and interface of the mobile application. StarLine: Affordable Telematics!

Screenshots

Element Smart Driving4 screens
StarLine 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StarLine 2 at 4.4 against Element Smart Driving's 3.0. StarLine 2 also leads on ratings volume (678 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Element Smart Driving's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

StarLine 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarLine 2 has 678 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Element Smart Driving's written reviews are positive against 26% of StarLine 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Smart Driving ships an update every 2 months, StarLine 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Element Smart Driving versus StarLine 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement Smart DrivingStarLine 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (678 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2678 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperЛаборатория Умного ВожденияStarLine LLC

Customer experience

Element Smart Driving

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative57.6%

StarLine 2

All ratings678 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative64.2%

Bugs and requests

Element Smart Driving

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StarLine 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Incorrect balance display
  • Disappearing UI elements
  • Unreliable auto-start function

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Improve language options
  • Enhance map and location features
  • Customize alarm sounds
  • Integrate with virtual assistants

In-app purchases

None

Element Smart Driving

No in-app purchases

None

StarLine 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element Smart Driving free?
Element Smart Driving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarLine 2 free?
StarLine 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Element Smart Driving or StarLine 2?
StarLine 2 is rated higher. Element Smart Driving averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StarLine 2 averages 4.4 from 678 ratings.
Do Element Smart Driving or StarLine 2 have ads?
Neither Element Smart Driving nor StarLine 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element Smart Driving or StarLine 2?
Element Smart Driving ships an update every 2 months, and StarLine 2 monthly. Most recently, Element Smart Driving was updated on October 18, 2026 and StarLine 2 on October 18, 2026.

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