# Steer Clear® vs Bold.org

Steer Clear® and Bold.org both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Bold.org's written reviews are positive against 29% of Steer Clear®'s. Bold.org also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). Steer Clear®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (71K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Steer Clear® against 4.7 for Bold.org. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steer Clear® has 71K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Steer Clear®'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Bold.org's.

Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, Bold.org weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steer Clear® | Bold.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steer-clear/id1434324487/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 21 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/318142140) | [Bold.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730731181) |

## What reviewers say

### Steer Clear®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steer-clear/id1434324487)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bold.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and apply for thousands of exclusive scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers smart matching, one-tap applications for no-essay scholarships, and rewards for engagement, helping students secure funding for their education.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exclusive scholarships, Smart matching to scholarships, One-tap application, No-essay scholarship options, Earn Bold Points rewards, Direct scholarship disbursement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Easy to earn cash back
- 🏆 Helpful for scholarships
- 💳 Convenient debit card
- 💸 Rewards for spending
- 🤑 Ability to pay off student loans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow to redeem points
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on scholarships
- 🤖 Automated responses from support
- 🔒 Difficulty managing settings
- 💱 Limited cash back options

**Reported bugs**

- Account login issues
- Glitches with point redemption
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apply for scholarships directly in the app
- More frequent point updates
- Ability to dispute charges
- Daily login bonus in the app
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steer Clear® free?

Steer Clear® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bold.org free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steer Clear® or Bold.org?

Bold.org is rated higher. Steer Clear® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Bold.org averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Steer Clear® or Bold.org have ads?

Bold.org shows ads; Steer Clear® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steer Clear® or Bold.org?

Steer Clear® ships an update every 2 months, and Bold.org weekly. Most recently, Steer Clear® was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bold.org on November 4, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
