Author CONNECT vs Autowatch ID
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 ID
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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Autowatch ID is the official mobile application for managing your Autowatch vehicle security system. Designed to work seamlessly with the latest generation of immobilisers, the app allows you to disarm your vehicle automatically via Bluetooth, letting you simply get in and drive—no need to manually enter disarm sequences on the button pad. Compatible with: • Ghost II • Ghost PRO • Ghost III • Ghost PRO FD Important: If you are experiencing pairing or connection issues, please contact your authorised Autowatch installer before leaving a review. Most technical issues can be resolved quickly with professional assistance from your fitting centre.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Author CONNECT at every 4 months against Autowatch ID's every 46 months. Author CONNECT also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 29%). 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 ID every 46 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Author CONNECT | Autowatch ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better | 28.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 46 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AUTHOR-ALARM | Autowatch UK Ltd. |
Customer experience
Author CONNECT
Autowatch ID
In-app purchases
Author CONNECT
No in-app purchases
Autowatch ID
No in-app purchases
