Comparison

Steer Clear® vs Common App

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

Head to head
About

Steer Clear®

This app helps young drivers improve their driving habits through interactive learning modules and trip tracking. Completing the program may qualify users for an auto insurance premium adjustment.

Highlights
  • Learning modules on safe driving topics
  • Automatic trip tracking
  • Driving behavior feedback (braking, acceleration, cornering)
  • Program completion certificate
  • Motivational badges for accomplishments
  • Distracted driving education
Read full description

The Steer Clear® app is part of a comprehensive program that helps young drivers reinforce positive driving behavior. Young drivers, under age 25, who complete the Steer Clear® Safe Driver Program, may be eligible for an adjustment to the premium on their State Farm® auto insurance. The Steer Clear mobile application tracks a driver's progress through pre-set learning modules of updated content including topics such as Bluetooth, distracted driving (texting/games), and special driving situations. Drivers will no longer need to manually record their trips if the program is conducted through this app. Throughout their trips, drivers will be scored and given feedback on their braking, acceleration, and cornering. Once a driver completes the program, they will receive a program completion certificate that they can text, email, or bring into the agent's office. Badges have been added to Steer Clear to recognize and reward a variety of specific driving accomplishments. The badges will help align users to shared goals of the app, such as scoring a certain percentage on a specific driving behavior, while acting as virtual, motivational status symbols. Feel free to leave comments on the App Store or on our Facebook Teen Driver Safety page: www.facebook.com/sfteendriving *The Steer Clear® Safe Driver Program is not available in all states.

About

Common App

Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Apply to 1000+ colleges
  • Research financial aid
  • Get counselor advice
  • Secure application process
  • Mobile convenience
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.

Screenshots

Steer Clear®4 screens
Common App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Steer Clear® at 4.7 against Common App's 3.1. Steer Clear® also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 656) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Common App's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steer Clear® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steer Clear® has 69K ratings behind it against 656, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Steer Clear®'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Common App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, Common App every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Steer Clear® versus Common App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteer Clear®Common App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (69K ratings) — better3.1 (656 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings69K — better656
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB16 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyThe Common Application

Customer experience

Steer Clear®

All ratings68,717 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative59.0%

Common App

All ratings656 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative71.8%

User reviews

Steer Clear®

From 69K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Provides driving feedback
  • 🚀 Quick lessons
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate scoring
  • 🐛 Sensitive to phone movement
  • 🐛 Inconsistent trip recording
  • 🐛 Harsh/overly critical scoring
  • 🐛 Fails to account for real-world driving conditions

Common App

From 656 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile app
  • 👍 Same functionality as website
  • 🎉 Finally available as an app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔑 Requires re-login every time
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for transfer students

Bugs and requests

Steer Clear®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Trips not recording due to phone movement
  • Acceleration/braking incorrectly detected
  • Inconsistent scoring between drives
  • Calibration issues causing inaccurate data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow driver comments/explanations for incidents
  • Improve scoring algorithm to be more realistic
  • Integrate with other driving apps for seamless experience
  • Provide more detailed feedback on areas for improvement

Common App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • White screen on login
  • App doesn't load past logo
  • Redirects transfer students to website

Requested features

3 requests
  • Keep user logged in for longer
  • Increase text box size
  • Add back button navigation

In-app purchases

None

Steer Clear®

No in-app purchases

None

Common App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steer Clear® free?
Steer Clear® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Common App free?
Common App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steer Clear® or Common App?
Steer Clear® is rated higher. Steer Clear® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Common App averages 3.1 from 656 ratings.
Do Steer Clear® or Common App have ads?
Neither Steer Clear® nor Common App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steer Clear® or Common App?
Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, and Common App every 10 months. Most recently, Steer Clear® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Common App on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons