# Viper SmartStart vs TimeAura

The clearest difference is rating: TimeAura at 5.0 against Viper SmartStart's 4.6. TimeAura also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Viper SmartStart's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TimeAura holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viper SmartStart has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viper SmartStart | TimeAura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viper-smartstart/id333400981/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeaura/id6805293440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 179 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Directed](https://appshunter.io/developer/329155615) | [Santhosh Thuraga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849772035) |

## What reviewers say

### Viper SmartStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viper-smartstart/id333400981)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TimeAura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeaura/id6805293440)

This app provides gentle time awareness through spoken announcements and chimes, ideal for focused work, meditation, or daily routines. It offers customizable sessions, visual worlds, and background reminders without collecting personal data.

**Highlights:** Spoken time announcements, Background reminder chimes, Clock-aligned time cues, Six animated visual worlds, Customizable sessions, Portrait and landscape layouts, Display-awake mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viper SmartStart free?

Viper SmartStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeAura free?

TimeAura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Viper SmartStart or TimeAura?

TimeAura is rated higher. Viper SmartStart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while TimeAura averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Viper SmartStart or TimeAura have ads?

Neither Viper SmartStart nor TimeAura shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*