Comparison

CarMate Pro vs VigiSafe

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

Head to head
About

CarMate Pro

Enhance your in-car experience with this app that connects your phone to your vehicle's system. Remotely control car functions, monitor your vehicle's location, and receive security alerts for anti-theft protection.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle control
  • Recorder photo operation
  • Fence warning alerts
  • View historical travel routes
  • Enhanced anti-theft
Features
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「CarMate」是专为车载设备用户打造,加强手机、车机互联的一款全新功能产品。用户可随时随地通过手机操控车机来提升服务体验,通过围栏预警加强汽车防盗。 「特色功能」:远程操作记录仪拍照、围栏预警、查看历史行程轨迹。 "CarMate Pro" is a new functional product specially designed for in-vehicle equipment users to strengthen the interconnection between mobile phones and vehicles. Users can control the car machine through mobile phones anytime and anywhere to improve service experience, and strengthen car anti-theft through fence warning. "Featured functions": Remotely operate the recorder to take pictures, fence warnings, and view historical travel trajectories.

About

VigiSafe

Features
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VigiSafe is a personal and community safety application designed to help people stay connected with their trusted circles and respond quickly during a potentially dangerous situation. Main features: • SOS button for generating emergency alerts. • Create and receive safety alerts. • Trusted circles for connecting family members, friends, or coworkers. • Location sharing with authorized circle members. • Create safe zones and geofences. • Temporary safety check-ins with automatic alerts when the user does not confirm they are safe. • Report and view community incidents. • Manage emergency contacts and medical information. • Notifications about alerts and important activity. Users remain in control of location, camera, and notification permissions. Some features require an internet connection, device permissions, or participation from other circle members. VigiSafe is a complementary safety and communication tool. It does not replace official emergency services. In an emergency, contact the appropriate local authorities or emergency services.

Screenshots

CarMate Pro4 screens
VigiSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VigiSafe at none against CarMate Pro's shown. VigiSafe also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarMate Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, VigiSafe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CarMate Pro versus VigiSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarMate ProVigiSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer深圳驾控科技有限公司Melissa Alguera Castillo

In-app purchases

None

CarMate Pro

No in-app purchases

None

VigiSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarMate Pro free?
CarMate Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VigiSafe free?
VigiSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CarMate Pro or VigiSafe have ads?
CarMate Pro shows ads; VigiSafe does not.
Which is updated more often, CarMate Pro or VigiSafe?
CarMate Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and VigiSafe every 6 days. Most recently, CarMate Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and VigiSafe on October 31, 2026.

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