# SmartDrive vs Car Link Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Link Connect at 53% against SmartDrive's 0%. Car Link Connect also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7K vs 1). SmartDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Link Connect sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SmartDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Link Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Link Connect has 7K 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 53% of Car Link Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDrive | Car Link Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742/reviews) | **[4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-link-connect-auto-sync/id6745681594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Detektor](https://appshunter.io/developer/879218329) | [App Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887492944) |

## 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 Link Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-link-connect-auto-sync/id6745681594)

Transform your phone or tablet into a smart car dashboard with navigation, music control, calls, and live updates. Enjoy a distraction-free driving experience without needing a built-in car system.

**Highlights:** Smart dashboard interface, Turn-by-turn navigation, Google Maps or Apple Maps support, Music control (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), Contact access and calling, Real-time weather updates, Works independently of car system

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Auto Sync Pro | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Good app performance
- 👍 Helpful for older vehicles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Sidebar gets stuck
- Back navigation issues in menus

**Requested features**

- Automatic driving mode start
- Customizable interface
- Saved music app preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartDrive free?

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

### Is Car Link Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartDrive or Car Link Connect?

Car Link Connect is rated higher. SmartDrive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car Link Connect averages 4.6 from 7K ratings.

### Do SmartDrive or Car Link Connect have ads?

Neither SmartDrive nor Car Link Connect shows ads.

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