# SmartDrive vs Car Play Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Play Connect at 50% against SmartDrive's 0%. Car Play Connect also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (218 vs 1). SmartDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Play Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SmartDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Play Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Play Connect has 218 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 50% of Car Play Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDrive | Car Play Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742/reviews) | **[4.6 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-connect-sync-widgets/id6760324557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Detektor](https://appshunter.io/developer/879218329) | [Phong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731047500) |

## 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 Play Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-connect-sync-widgets/id6760324557)

Transform your phone into a smart car dashboard for a safer, more connected drive. Access navigation, music, calls, and weather with a simplified interface designed to minimize distractions and keep your focus on the road.

**Highlights:** Smart Driving Mode UI, Quick Navigation Access, Automatic Parking Location Saving, Driver-Friendly Audio Control, Safe Calling Features, Real-time Weather Updates, Wireless Car Connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartDrive free?

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

### Is Car Play Connect free?

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

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

Car Play Connect is rated higher. SmartDrive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car Play Connect averages 4.6 from 218 ratings.

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

Car Play Connect 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.*