Comparison

OneControl Auto vs Sync

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

Head to head
About

OneControl Auto

Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents

About

Sync

Manage your vehicle remotely with this app. Track fuel, tire pressure, and battery levels. Locate your car in parking lots, find charging stations, and lock/unlock doors from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote car management
  • Track fuel and tire pressure
  • Locate vehicle
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Monitor battery levels
  • Find charging stations and parking
Features
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Car Play Sync is an essential smartphone application that empowers you to manage your car from anywhere, at any time. Lost your car in a crowded parking lot? No worries, Car App will guide you to it! Need to monitor your tire pressure or check your fuel level from the comfort of your home? Our App has got you covered. Our state-of-the-art technology guarantees a powerful and reliable access to your car status in anytime. With the App, you can easily track your car's status like fuel level, battery level, tire pressure,... Plus, our Remote Door Lock and Unlock feature allows you to securely control your car's doors with ease. Stay in a complete control of your car: - Engine Oil Life, Fuel Remaining Level, Fuel Tank Capacity - Lock and unlock the doors - Battery Capacity, Battery Remaining Level - Fuel Consumption, Battery Consumption Level - Odometer, Speed - Find parking lots - Find a charging stop - Tire Pressure updates With live map, you can discover the whereabouts of your vehicle, locate the nearest gas and EV charging stations, and explore available parking options Carplay availability. Premium subscription to access all features: Monthly - $9.99 & Yearly - $49.99. Privacy Policy: https://thanhhuysg867.wixsite.com/privacy Terms of use: https://thanhhuysg867.wixsite.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

OneControl Auto4 screens
Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sync at 4.6 against OneControl Auto's 2.7. Sync also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 6%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 820). OneControl Auto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. OneControl Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync has 4.1K ratings behind it against 820, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of OneControl Auto's written reviews are positive against 17% of Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneControl Auto ships an update every 5 weeks, Sync monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OneControl Auto versus Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneControl AutoSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (820 ratings)4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.7% of reviews16.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8204.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLippert Components, Inc.Huy Nguyen

Customer experience

OneControl Auto

All ratings818 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative56.2%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative92.1%

Sync

All ratings3,847 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative81.4%

User reviews

OneControl Auto

From 820 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 🚀 Brakes work well
  • 🤖 Bluetooth connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnections
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location permissions
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤯 Confusing and buggy app
  • ⚠️ Dangerous braking issues

Sync

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Using for Mustang
  • ⭐ Fiesta

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Charges for manufacturer's free app
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with user's car
  • 🚫 Can't connect to FordPass
  • 🚫 No free trial
  • 🚫 Confusing and cash-hungry

Bugs and requests

OneControl Auto

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on location permissions screen
  • Brakes locking up unexpectedly
  • App unable to connect to Bluetooth device

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Bluetooth stability
  • Ability to use old app

Sync

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OneControl Auto or Sync?
Sync is rated higher. OneControl Auto averages 2.7 out of 5 from 820 ratings, while Sync averages 4.6 from 4.1K ratings.
Do OneControl Auto or Sync have ads?
Neither OneControl Auto nor Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneControl Auto or Sync?
OneControl Auto ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sync monthly. Most recently, OneControl Auto was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sync on November 7, 2026.

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