Comparison

DDNY vs Smart Starter

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

Head to head

About

DDNY

Features

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A mobile transportation and designated driver solution, that pairs our drivers to our customers, which will allow them to provide different transportation services in the comfort and convince of their own vehicle We offer Designated Drivers, Driver by the hour, special events and shuttle service as well as non emergency medical transportation, delivery, and much more

About

Smart Starter

Features

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START, CONTROL, TRACK SmartStarter allows you to control your semi truck from anywhere in the world. Using the SmartStarter mobile app you can remote start your semi truck, enable low voltage and/or low temperature starting, and track its real-time GPS location. FEATURES - Remote Start/Stop - Low Voltage Start: SmartStarter automatically starts your semi truck when its battery voltage reaches 12.1V to charge its batteries - Low Temperature Start:SmartStarter automatically starts your semi truck when its coolant temperature drops to your desired temperature to keep its engine warm - Programmable Runtime - GPS Tracking - Real Time Vehicle Status Alerts

Screenshots

DDNY3 screens

Smart Starter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Starter at every 5 weeks against DDNY's every 4 months. 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

DDNY ships an update every 4 months, Smart Starter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

DDNY versus Smart Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DDNY	Smart Starter
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	70 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Designated Drivers of Buffalo inc	Arshbir Bath

In-app purchases

None

DDNY

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Starter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DDNY free?

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

Is Smart Starter free?

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

Do DDNY or Smart Starter have ads?

Neither DDNY nor Smart Starter shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DDNY or Smart Starter?

DDNY ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Starter every 5 weeks. Most recently, DDNY was updated on October 5, 2026 and Smart Starter on September 29, 2026.