Author CONNECT vs Autowatch Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Author CONNECT
Monitor your vehicle's status and location remotely. Control anti-theft systems, start the engine, and track key parameters. View event logs and trip history for enhanced car management and security.
- Remote IGLA anti-theft system management
- Remote engine start and blocking
- Scheduled engine autostart
- Remote car parameter monitoring
- Car location tracking
- Trip recording and viewing
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Author CONNECT helps you monitor your car's status and location remotely, carry out configuration, and ensure the car’s security via IGLA anti-theft systems. Key benefits: • Configure and manage IGLA anti-theft systems manufactured by AUTHOR. • Carry out remote start* and engine blocking. • Set a schedule for engine autostart. • Monitor the car's key parameters remotely (including engine temperature, mileage, fuel, and battery power)*. • View the event log. • Display your car's location. • Record and view your trips. • Enjoy other useful features. *Depending on the car’s brand, model, and equipment. For more information, please contact installers or our Technical Support. Looking forward to your feedback: support@author-alarm.com
Autowatch Ghost
This application enhances vehicle security by allowing keyless driving. Simply enable the phone-tag feature, and the system automatically disarms when your iPhone is near the car, eliminating the need for manual disarming sequences.
- Keyless driving enablement
- Automatic disarming via phone-tag
- iPhone proximity detection
- No button disarm sequence required
- Compatible with Ghost-II units
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The Autowatch Ghost-II is a unique immobiliser that uses the latest technology to secure your vehicle. To make security even easier we have added this special application for your iPhone that allows you to just get in and drive. No need to use your button disarm sequence to disarm the Autowatch Ghost-II. Just enable this phone-tag and as soon as your iPhone is near your car you will be able to drive, even if your iPhone is in sleep mode in your pocket. NOTE: On some versions of iOS 12 you may need to open the application if the phone is sleeping. Only compatible with Ghost-II, for original Ghost units use the other Autowatch Ghost application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Author CONNECT at every 4 months against Autowatch Ghost's every 91 months. Author CONNECT also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 26%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Author CONNECT ships an update every 4 months, Autowatch Ghost every 91 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Author CONNECT | Autowatch Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 91 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o. | Autowatch UK Ltd. |
Customer experience
Author CONNECT
Autowatch Ghost
In-app purchases
Author CONNECT
No in-app purchases
Autowatch Ghost
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Author CONNECT free?
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Do Author CONNECT or Autowatch Ghost have ads?
Which is updated more often, Author CONNECT or Autowatch Ghost?
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