Comparison

CL6 vs OPT7 GLOW

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

Head to head
About

CL6

This system allows you to remotely control your vehicle's functions, including locking/unlocking doors, starting/stopping the engine, and locating your car. It requires a hardware purchase and professional installation, but offers convenient control via your smartphone or smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Keyless entry and trunk release
  • Vehicle GPS location
  • Security system arming/disarming
  • Customizable auxiliary functions
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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CL6™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- CL6™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete telematics system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Using the CL6™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote start or Stop your engine and even find your current vehicle’s location. PROFESSIONNAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use CL6™ on your vehicle, a CL6™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized CL6™ retailer, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html NOW COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE WATCH Control any of your vehicles securely. Remote Start/Stop your engine, control your vehicle doorlocks and GPS locate your vehicle from your Apple Watch using the CL6™ watch app. Download the smartphone app and the watch app will automatically download onto your Apple watch. For more details, please visit https://mycarcontrols.com/watch.html INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED In order to use the CL6™ App, it will require a connection to the internet via cellular or WiFi. KEY FEATURES • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • GPS position* • Push notifications for remote starter trouble codes • Push notifications for security alerts • Low battery condition alerts • Current vehicle status, Battery level and MyCar device signal strength *Instant locate feature included with basic plan. REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY CL6™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA (adapter required) • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port POLARSTART • PRS-13 • PRS-16 VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS, FLRSBA, FLCMVW remote start modules • FLCAN (adapter required) • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) STANDALONE MODE Only Instant GPS locate function is active. All other functions are disabled. For more details on which product is compatible with CL6™, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the "Help section" inside our App for a detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS CL6, MyCar, Car Starter, Remote Starter, MyCar Controls, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Locate my car, Voxx SUPPORT URL http://www.carlink6.com/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright CL6™   2020 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About

OPT7 GLOW

Control various RGB lighting products, including strips, bulbs, and in-vehicle lights. Adjust color, brightness, and dynamic modes. Supports music synchronization via local files or device microphone.

Highlights
  • Control RGB strip lights
  • Control RGBIC strip lights
  • Control RGB bulbs
  • Control in-vehicle RGB lights
  • Adjust color and lightness
  • Select dynamic modes and rhythm styles
  • Music synchronization
Features
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OPT7 GLOW is the professional version of the OPT7 App. Users can use one App to control RGB strip, RGBIC strip, bulb, in-vehicle RGB lights, to control lights' RGB color, lightness, dynamic mode, rhythm style, etc,. It has 3-way rhythms, playing local music (file) of the smartphone, and picking up the sound by the phone's MIC or the MIC on the device.

Screenshots

CL64 screens
OPT7 GLOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OPT7 GLOW at 86% against CL6's 50%. OPT7 GLOW also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0). CL6's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (280 vs 9). 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

OPT7 GLOW holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CL6 has 280 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CL6's written reviews are positive against 86% of OPT7 GLOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CL6 ships an update monthly, OPT7 GLOW every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CL6 versus OPT7 GLOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL6OPT7 GLOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (280 ratings)3.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280 — better9
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomobility DistributionW Group

Customer experience

CL6

All ratings280 ratings
Positive44.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative43.9%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral17.8%
Negative32.7%

OPT7 GLOW

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

CL6

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working after updates
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock status
  • GPS location not updating properly
  • Subscription renewal issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Scheduled remote start
  • Integration with Siri/Google Assistant
  • Ability to open car location in maps
  • Apple Watch app
  • Customizable app interface

OPT7 GLOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CL6

No in-app purchases

None

OPT7 GLOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL6 free?
CL6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPT7 GLOW free?
OPT7 GLOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CL6 or OPT7 GLOW?
OPT7 GLOW is rated higher. CL6 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while OPT7 GLOW averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.
Do CL6 or OPT7 GLOW have ads?
Neither CL6 nor OPT7 GLOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL6 or OPT7 GLOW?
CL6 ships an update monthly, and OPT7 GLOW every 4 months. Most recently, CL6 was updated on October 17, 2026 and OPT7 GLOW on October 5, 2026.

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