Comparison

Carrier CliMate vs BetterKey

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

Head to head
About

Carrier CliMate

Effortlessly manage your Carrier® Ductless System remotely via your smartphone. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and control heating and cooling from anywhere with Wi-Fi® connectivity. Ideal for precise, ductless climate control in specific home areas.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Temperature scheduling
  • Heating and cooling modes
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Wi-Fi® connectivity
Features
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Control your Carrier® Ductless System with your smartphone. Adjust your home comfort from anywhere using our Carrier CliMate app. It’s easy when you choose one of our Wi-Fi® compatible Ductless Systems. Not only are these systems perfect for providing areas of your home with precise temperature control without ductwork, they can sync with your home Wi-Fi® network. This gives you 24/7 control of your heating and cooling from anywhere using your smartphone. Remote Connectivity - Control your Carrier Ductless System’s fan or heating and cooling modes anytime, anywhere, using the Carrier CliMate app for iOS® devices. Temperature Scheduling - Save energy by setting your Ductless System with the Carrier CliMate app to automatically adjust your home’s temperature at different parts of the day. Wi-Fi® Compatibility for Every Budget - Carrier offers a complete line of Ductless Systems that can sync with the Carrier CliMate app through your Wi-Fi® network. Talk to your Carrier dealer to determine the Ductless System that is right for you.

About

BetterKey

Control your car remotely with your Apple devices. Lock, unlock, and automate routines hands-free using Siri and Shortcuts. Receive important vehicle updates and weather-related alerts for your parked car.

Highlights
  • Remote lock and unlock
  • Hands-free control with Siri
  • Automate routines with Shortcuts
  • Vehicle update notifications
  • Open window weather alerts
  • Automatic park location saving
  • Lock on depart feature
Features
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A car app you'll love not opening. BetterKey quietly handles the car tasks you forget or repeat. It brings passive vehicle automation to the car you already have, across iPhone and Apple Watch. Park. Walk away. It locks. BetterKey can remember where you parked and secure the vehicle after you leave. When you walk back, it can put a one-tap Unlock on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch so you do not have to dig out your phone. Rain coming? BetterKey can check your parked vehicle's window status and warn you before the weather gets in. When you want direct control, BetterKey is there too: - Lock and unlock from iPhone or Apple Watch - Find your car and get walking directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps - Ask Siri to lock, unlock, or find your car - Build your own routines with Apple Shortcuts - Start your vehicle and prepare the cabin where supported - Connect up to two vehicles, including different makes and models Connect securely through Smartcar's consent flow. Your automaker password never reaches BetterKey. Vehicle authorization is encrypted at rest, and you can remove access anytime. Every passive automation is opt-in. Start with a real one-week trial after your first successful vehicle command. Not sure whether your car is supported? Check compatibility on our website before downloading.

Screenshots

Carrier CliMate4 screens
BetterKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BetterKey at 5.0 against Carrier CliMate's 1.7. BetterKey also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months). Carrier CliMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (105 vs 2). On price, ads 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. BetterKey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Carrier CliMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BetterKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrier CliMate has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carrier CliMate ships an update every 25 months, BetterKey every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Carrier CliMate versus BetterKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarrier CliMateBetterKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (105 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrier CorporationC&M Labs LLC

Customer experience

Carrier CliMate

All ratings79 ratings
Positive15.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative79.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative87.3%

BetterKey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Carrier CliMate

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BetterKey

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • BetterKey+ (1 Car)$2.991 Month
  • BetterKey+ (2 Cars)$5.991 Month
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  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BetterKey$99.99

Questions

Is Carrier CliMate free?
Carrier CliMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BetterKey free?
BetterKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carrier CliMate or BetterKey?
BetterKey is rated higher. Carrier CliMate averages 1.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while BetterKey averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Carrier CliMate or BetterKey have ads?
Neither Carrier CliMate nor BetterKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carrier CliMate or BetterKey?
Carrier CliMate ships an update every 25 months, and BetterKey every 2 days. Most recently, Carrier CliMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and BetterKey on October 28, 2026.

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