Comparison

Viper SmartStart vs PRO RGB

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

Head to head
About

Viper SmartStart

Control your car remotely from your smartphone or smartwatch. Start, lock, unlock, and locate your vehicle from anywhere. Receive real-time status updates and safety notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, and unlock
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Real-time status updates
  • Safety notifications (speeding, geofencing)
  • Trunk release
  • Apple Watch control
  • Roadside assistance
Features
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Start, locate and control your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone or Apple watch! "Making the cloud-connected car a reality" - Edmunds.com "Without a doubt, one of the coolest apps I've ever seen" - GIZMODO With the release of its all-new 5th generation Viper SmartStart app, connecting with and controlling your vehicle is easier than ever – including real time status via the updated dashboards, and control via your Apple watch! - Add a Viper SmartStart GPS module to the Viper remote start or security system in your car so you can start, lock and unlock your car from virtually anywhere. You can also locate your car, share its location with your friends or family, and get safety notifications if your Viper SmartStart-protected car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go. - For the ultimate connected car experience, install a complete Viper SmartStart Digital System and you’ll also get engine runtime and real time status on your choice of app dashboard. Get notified if your vehicle sets a diagnostic code, or check your fuel, battery, or odometer right in the app! - All 4G LTE GPS modules come with a free 30-day GPS trial so you can check out the cool features right away, and there’s even an option for a year of free Basic service. Step up to Secure service to get 2-way control confirmations or add GPS or Small Fleet & Family for the ultimate in car control and monitoring along with extended warranty and theft protection. The sleek, modern dashboards of Viper SmartStart 5.3 mobile app give you fingertip control over the following features of your installed Viper remote start or security/remote start system: - Lock/arm - Unlock/disarm - Remote car starter - Trunk release - Panic - Aux channels Follow these three simple steps to get Viper SmartStart: 1) Download the free Viper SmartStart app 2) Get a SmartStart system installed in your vehicle 3) Set up your account, and start using your SmartStart system Viper SmartStart also includes Viper Motor Club, providing convenient 24/7 access to our nationwide roadside assistance network. Just press a button in the app to get connected for towing due to breakdown or accidents, or assistance with a dead battery or flat tire. Member roadside assistance is free with Secure or higher level service plans and pre-registration. Even if you don’t sign up, you can use the guest program for the same great service at a fixed cost. Latest features: - Real time status on your favorite dashboard! Check the remote start runtime or whether your doors are locked and more instantly just by opening the app! (digital systems only) - Monitor the battery, odometer, and fuel level in the extended Status page (requires a digital system, some features may not be supported on all vehicles) - Convenient widget for one-touch command execution without needing to open the app first - Start, lock, unlock or locate your car using your Apple watch, or send other commands - Receive alert notifications on your phone and Apple watch - Four user-selectable dashboards and launch page settings – now you can customize the app for the way you use it - Modern dashboard "swipe up to start" feature eliminates accidental remote start commands - Map page integrates GPS and SmartPark features seamlessly – locate your vehicle, or track down where you parked - Manage notifications: Each user can select how they want to receive alerts or other notifications. Choose from push alerts with custom sound effects, email, or SMS (SMS alerts may not be available outside North America)

About

PRO RGB

This application allows users to control DIY color and color change modes of lighting devices. It connects via Bluetooth for seamless customization of your lighting experience.

Highlights
  • DIY color control
  • Color change modes
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Lighting device management
Features
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Control the DIY color and color change mode of the lighting device through bluetooth connection.

Screenshots

Viper SmartStart4 screens
PRO RGB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Viper SmartStart at 62% against PRO RGB's 13%. Viper SmartStart also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 23). PRO RGB's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

Viper SmartStart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viper SmartStart has 8.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Viper SmartStart's written reviews are positive against 13% of PRO RGB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viper SmartStart ships an update every 3 months, PRO RGB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Viper SmartStart versus PRO RGB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViper SmartStartPRO RGB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.2K ratings) — better2.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.2K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDirected康 涂

Customer experience

Viper SmartStart

All ratings8,057 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative27.9%

PRO RGB

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative74.0%

User reviews

Viper SmartStart

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Years of reliable use
  • 🔒 Secure and dependable
  • 👍 Convenient remote start and control
  • 👍 Helpful in cold/hot weather
  • 👍 Easy to use app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects and errors
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Battery drain on phone
  • 🤔 Lacking key features like temperature monitoring

PRO RGB

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to connect (sometimes)
  • 👍 Good when working
  • 👍 Colorful lights
  • 👍 Handy app (when it works)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Lights stuck on one color
  • 🐛 App stops working after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Limited customization options

Bugs and requests

Viper SmartStart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing on map view
  • Persistent login issues
  • Vehicle status not updating correctly
  • Geofencing not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Automatic start/stop based on temperature
  • Improved notification system

PRO RGB

Reported bugs

54 issues
  • Lights stop and get stuck on a color
  • App no longer works after update
  • Will not connect
  • Link shows broken
  • App is trash
Show 49 more
  • Lights are stuck on a color
  • Does not work with iPhone
  • Cannot control lights after update
  • Bluetooth not connecting
  • Music not syncing
  • App randomly selects music
  • Music cuts off when leaving app
  • Music cuts off when screen sleeps
  • Cannot stream Pandora
  • App crashes
  • DIY mode is useless
  • Modes and colors not functioning correctly
  • App not finding light
  • Music library does not sync
  • Only one song plays
  • Wire harness too short
  • Cannot get lights to chase mode
  • No DIY mode on iPhone
  • Cannot loop music
  • Cannot delete unwanted music
  • App downloaded whole music library
  • App support is non-existent
  • Customer support link goes to Chinese site
  • App quit connecting
  • Slow to respond
  • Lights won't turn on
  • App doesn't work well
  • Cannot change modes
  • Cannot turn lights on or off
  • Cannot change colors
  • Cannot alter appearance
  • Bluetooth won't connect
  • Won't connect to Apple Music
  • Connectivity issues
  • Cannot customize light pattern
  • Music has only one song
  • Green is blue, blue is green
  • Device not supported
  • Cannot add music
  • Stopped connecting
  • Completely stopped connecting
  • Won't control lights
  • Doesn't function properly
  • Bluetooth stopped working completely
  • App has flaws
  • Lights refuse to connect
  • Music feature is lame
  • Cannot get lights to sync with music
  • Cannot get playlist to synchronize

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow more customization
  • Add red/white/blue banners
  • Allow turning lights off/on separately
  • Add puddle light mode
  • Make it Spotify compatible
Show 5 more
  • Allow landscape mode
  • Allow iPad use
  • Improve music feature with equalizer
  • Allow users to create own modes
  • Improve Chinese customer support translation

In-app purchases

None

Viper SmartStart

No in-app purchases

None

PRO RGB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viper SmartStart free?
Viper SmartStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRO RGB free?
PRO RGB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Viper SmartStart or PRO RGB?
Viper SmartStart is rated higher. Viper SmartStart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while PRO RGB averages 2.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Viper SmartStart or PRO RGB have ads?
Neither Viper SmartStart nor PRO RGB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viper SmartStart or PRO RGB?
Viper SmartStart ships an update every 3 months, and PRO RGB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Viper SmartStart was updated on October 22, 2026 and PRO RGB on October 16, 2026.

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