# SmartDrive vs Car Connect, Play, Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Car Connect, Play, Widgets at 4.7 against SmartDrive's 1.0. Car Connect, Play, Widgets also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (50K vs 1). SmartDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Connect, Play, Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Connect, Play, Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Connect, Play, Widgets has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartDrive's written reviews are positive against 31% of Car Connect, Play, Widgets's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDrive | Car Connect, Play, Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742/reviews) | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-connect-play-widgets/id1665625393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 16 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Detektor](https://appshunter.io/developer/879218329) | [Bloomup LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695535729) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742)

Monitor and control your vehicle remotely. Features include remote start/stop, unauthorized movement alerts, speed limit notifications, route history, and maintenance logs.

**Highlights:** Remote vehicle start/stop, Unauthorized movement alerts, Speed limit notifications, Route history tracking, Maintenance logs, Last known location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Car Connect, Play, Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-connect-play-widgets/id1665625393)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a comprehensive car dashboard with a clean, distraction-free interface. Monitor vehicle stats, manage maintenance, and personalize your drive with customizable widgets. Seamlessly integrates with your car's display.

**Highlights:** In-car display interface, Customizable widgets, Real-time vehicle diagnostics, Service and maintenance tracking, Smart alerts for issues, Digital garage for multiple vehicles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly access special | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Car Connect 1 month promo | $14.99 | per month |
| Car Connect 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly access with trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Car Connect Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Car Connect 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access special | $19.99 | one-time |
| Car Connect Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless car connectivity
- 📊 Detailed car diagnostics
- 🔒 Secure data management
- 🎨 Intuitive user interface
- 🔍 Comprehensive car monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain car models
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited free trial period
- 🤖 Unreliable app functionality
- 🔌 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated login failures
- Inconsistent car data sync
- Crashing during use
- Incorrect car information display
- Inability to connect to car

**Requested features**

- Integration with more car brands
- Ability to customize app settings
- Voice control functionality
- Offline mode for remote access
- Compatibility with older car models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartDrive free?

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

### Is Car Connect, Play, Widgets free?

Car Connect, Play, Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartDrive or Car Connect, Play, Widgets?

Car Connect, Play, Widgets is rated higher. SmartDrive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car Connect, Play, Widgets averages 4.7 from 50K ratings.

### Do SmartDrive or Car Connect, Play, Widgets have ads?

Car Connect, Play, Widgets shows ads; SmartDrive does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*