Comparison

Steiner Connect vs Bob Howard CJDR Connect

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

Head to head
About

Steiner Connect

Connect digital Steiner optics and devices to your smartphone for an enhanced experience. Seamlessly integrate riflescopes, binoculars, and thermal imagers for advanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Connect digital Steiner products
  • Integrate riflescopes
  • Integrate binoculars
  • Integrate thermal imagers
  • Enhanced user experience
Features
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Steiner Connect is the smart partner for all digital Steiner products. In addition to the Steiner IFS riflescopes and M830rc X LRF binoculars the new Nighthunter H35 thermal handheld, the Nighthunter C35 thermal clip-on and the Nighthunter S35 thermal scope can now be connected with Steiner Connect for a brand-new experience.

About

Bob Howard CJDR Connect

Manage your vehicle's battery, track its location in real-time, and enhance security with features like stolen vehicle protection and boundary alerts. Receive service reminders, access roadside assistance, and browse dealership inventory.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Stolen vehicle protection
  • Speeding and boundary alerts
  • Valet mode
  • Trip history and driving insights
  • Dealership service reminders
  • Roadside assistance access
Features
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Introducing Bob Howard CJDR Connect, your all-in-one solution for comprehensive vehicle management. Stay in control and enhance your driving experience with a suite of powerful features: Battery Monitoring: Keep tabs on your vehicle's battery health to ensure it's always ready to hit the road. Vehicle Location: Never lose track of your vehicle with real-time location tracking. Stolen Vehicle Protection and Reporting: Gain peace of mind with advanced security measures and easily report any unauthorized use. Speeding and Boundaries Alerts: Set personalized speed and location boundaries and receive instant alerts for any violations. Valet Mode: Hand over the keys confidently, knowing you can monitor and control your vehicle's usage. Trips Based on Driving & History: Explore detailed insights into your driving habits and view your trip history effortlessly. Dealership Service Reminders: Stay on top of your vehicle's maintenance schedule with timely service reminders. Roadside Assistance: In times of need, access reliable roadside assistance directly from the app. Dealership Shopping Inventory: Browse the latest inventory at your dealership, making car shopping a seamless experience. Bob Howard CJDR Connect goes beyond ordinary car management apps, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to optimize your driving experience and relationship with your dealer. Download Bob Howard CJDR Connect now and take control of your vehicle like never before. Drive smarter, drive safer!

Screenshots

Steiner Connect4 screens
Bob Howard CJDR Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Steiner Connect at 3.0 against Bob Howard CJDR Connect's 1.0. Steiner Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

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

Steiner Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steiner Connect has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steiner Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Bob Howard CJDR Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steiner Connect versus Bob Howard CJDR Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteiner ConnectBob Howard CJDR Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSteiner-Optik GmbHVBI Group LLC

Customer experience

Steiner Connect

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bob Howard CJDR Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Steiner Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Bob Howard CJDR Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steiner Connect free?
Steiner Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bob Howard CJDR Connect free?
Bob Howard CJDR Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steiner Connect or Bob Howard CJDR Connect?
Steiner Connect is rated higher. Steiner Connect averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bob Howard CJDR Connect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Steiner Connect or Bob Howard CJDR Connect have ads?
Neither Steiner Connect nor Bob Howard CJDR Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steiner Connect or Bob Howard CJDR Connect?
Steiner Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bob Howard CJDR Connect every 5 months. Most recently, Steiner Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bob Howard CJDR Connect on November 4, 2026.

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