Comparison

Viper SmartStart vs ContinentalGo

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

ContinentalGo

This app helps employees find work opportunities faster, track their time, and stay connected with their staffing agency. Access job listings, submit documents, and view important employee information all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Find new job opportunities
  • Clock in and out for shifts
  • Mobile job board access
  • Direct communication with recruiters
  • Upload work-related documents
  • View paystubs and tax forms
Features
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At Continental, we believe the process of finding work should be simple, supportive, and connected. As a family-owned California staffing agency, we built this app to give employees the tools they need right in their pocket. From industrial and construction roles to clerical and administrative positions, the Continental app helps you find assignments faster, track your time with ease, and stay in touch with the team that supports your journey. What You Can Do in the App • Clock In & Out: Simple, reliable timekeeping for every job site. • See New Job Opportunities: Get notified when new roles open and quickly mark the ones you want. • Mobile Job Board: Explore open positions that match your skills, availability, and location. • Stay Connected: Receive updates from your recruiter and stay close to the team that supports you. • Upload Documents: Send in onboarding and work-related documents securely from your phone. • View Your Information: Access paystubs, tax forms, and your employee details whenever you need them. Built for Our Community We know our workforce hardworking people juggling long days, commutes, family responsibilities, and changing schedules. This app is designed to make things easier, help you stay organized, and make sure you always know what’s next. Why Our Employees Love Continental • Faster placements and real-time job alerts • Straightforward timekeeping you can trust • A direct line to your recruiter • All your work info in one place • A tool built by a team that puts people first Continental is more than an app it is part of the support system we provide for every employee who works with us.

Screenshots

Viper SmartStart4 screens
ContinentalGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ContinentalGo at fortnightly against Viper SmartStart's every 3 months. ContinentalGo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Viper SmartStart's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 64). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

ContinentalGo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viper SmartStart has 8.2K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viper SmartStart ships an update every 3 months, ContinentalGo fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Viper SmartStart versus ContinentalGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViper SmartStartContinentalGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.2K ratings)4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDirectedServeture

Customer experience

Viper SmartStart

All ratings8,057 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative28.1%

ContinentalGo

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%

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

ContinentalGo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Viper SmartStart

No in-app purchases

None

ContinentalGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viper SmartStart free?
Viper SmartStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ContinentalGo free?
ContinentalGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Viper SmartStart or ContinentalGo?
ContinentalGo is rated higher. Viper SmartStart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while ContinentalGo averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.
Do Viper SmartStart or ContinentalGo have ads?
Neither Viper SmartStart nor ContinentalGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viper SmartStart or ContinentalGo?
Viper SmartStart ships an update every 3 months, and ContinentalGo fortnightly. Most recently, Viper SmartStart was updated on November 13, 2026 and ContinentalGo on November 13, 2026.

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