Comparison

RAM® vs BlueLink Solo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote start/stop
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Horn/lights activation
  • Dealer contact and scheduling
  • Vehicle info access
  • Recall alerts
  • Owner's manual
Features
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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.

About

BlueLink Solo

Remotely monitor and control your smart thermostat. Adjust temperatures, fan modes, and program schedules from anywhere. Lock or unlock your thermostat for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature monitoring and adjustment
  • Fan and system mode control
  • Program schedule configuration
  • Thermostat configuration settings
  • Remote lock and unlock functionality
Features
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With the BlueLink SOLO App, users can monitor and control their BlueLink SOLO Wi-Fi thermostats remotely, including: • View and adjust current set-point temperatures • View and adjust fan and system modes • View and configure a program schedule • View and adjust thermostat configuration • Lock and unlock the thermostat remotely ...and more!

Screenshots

RAM®4 screens
BlueLink Solo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RAM® at 4.8 against BlueLink Solo's 1.0. RAM® also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (95K vs 3). BlueLink Solo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

RAM® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAM® has 95K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAM® ships an update monthly, BlueLink Solo every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RAM® versus BlueLink Solo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAM®BlueLink Solo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (95K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings95K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFCA US LLCSalus North America, Inc.

Customer experience

RAM®

All ratings90,616 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,582 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral16.6%
Negative52.4%

BlueLink Solo

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

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

BlueLink Solo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RAM®

No in-app purchases

None

BlueLink Solo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAM® free?
RAM® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueLink Solo free?
BlueLink Solo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RAM® or BlueLink Solo?
RAM® is rated higher. RAM® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while BlueLink Solo averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do RAM® or BlueLink Solo have ads?
Neither RAM® nor BlueLink Solo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAM® or BlueLink Solo?
RAM® ships an update monthly, and BlueLink Solo every 23 months. Most recently, RAM® was updated on October 27, 2026 and BlueLink Solo on October 24, 2026.

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