RAM® vs CarRx by Elo GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAM®
Manage your Ram vehicle remotely, access owner information, and stay updated on recalls. Schedule service, contact your dealer, and enjoy enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote start/stop
- Lock/unlock doors
- Horn/lights activation
- Dealer contact and scheduling
- Vehicle info access
- Recall alerts
- Owner's manual
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Whether you’re out adventuring in your Ram vehicle, relaxing in the comfort of your home or just about anywhere else, the new Ram app lets you stay in touch and helps you stay in control of your vehicle like never before. Need to contact your dealer? No problem, simply use the My Dealer feature to find your preferred dealership’s address, schedule service appointments, or call them directly with the touch of a button. Easily access your vehicle’s info—including the owner’s manual, service history, and more—with the My Garage and Digital Glovebox features. And stay up to date on open recalls using the Recall Alert so you’re always one step ahead. If your vehicle is equipped, you can remotely start or stop your vehicle+, lock or unlock the doors and activate the horn or exterior lights. You now have access to more services than ever, ranging from entertainment to available Navigation, safety and security and more, all combining to provide new levels of convenience and the peace of mind you deserve. +You are responsible for using remote features in accordance with any laws, rules or ordinances in effect in your vehicle's location. You must have an active subscription to Ram Connect, SiriusXM Guardian™ or Uconnect Access in order to use remote services. See Terms of Service for service limitations. ©2021 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
CarRx by Elo GPS
Monitor your vehicle's location in real-time and receive personalized alerts for driving behavior. Get 24/7 support for stolen vehicle recovery and helpful maintenance reminders to reduce car ownership worries.
- Real-time vehicle location tracking
- Personalized driving alerts
- 24/7 stolen vehicle recovery support
- Maintenance reminders
- Vehicle usage monitoring
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Get peace of mind in knowing where and how your vehicle is being driven and recovering your vehicle faster in the event it is stolen. With real-time location, personalized alerts, 24/7 Stolen Vehicle Recovery support, and helpful maintenance reminders, CarRx takes the worry out of car ownership. The features available in the CarRx by Elo GPS mobile app may vary based on the plan you purchased at your dealership and compatibility with your vehicle. Some features may require specific hardware or plan levels. Please consult your dealership for more information on plan details and available features.
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Verdict
RAM® and CarRx by Elo GPS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of CarRx by Elo GPS's written reviews are positive against 31% of RAM®'s. CarRx by Elo GPS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RAM®'s advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 1.9K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RAM® against 4.8 for CarRx by Elo GPS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAM® has 95K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of RAM®'s written reviews are positive against 63% of CarRx by Elo GPS's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAM® | CarRx by Elo GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (95K ratings) — better | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | 63.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 95K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 287 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FCA US LLC | Connected Dealer Services |
Customer experience
RAM®
CarRx by Elo GPS
Bugs and requests
RAM®
Reported bugs
5 issues- Face ID keeps deactivating
- Fuel level, tire pressure not updating
- Remote start/unlock often fails
- Can't add vehicle to app, says not found
- Constantly logs out, password issues
Requested features
5 requests- Show if engine is running, notify when it shuts off
- Add ability to roll windows up/down
- Add scheduled remote start option
- Add Siri integration for remote commands
- Add quick actions for common functions
CarRx by Elo GPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RAM®
No in-app purchases
CarRx by Elo GPS
No in-app purchases
