Comparison

DroneMobile vs Omega Linkr

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

Head to head
About

DroneMobile

Control and track your vehicle remotely from your smartphone or smartwatch. Lock/unlock doors, start the engine, and receive alerts for security and maintenance. Requires hardware installation.

Highlights
  • Remote start
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • GPS tracking
  • Widget control
  • Apple Watch app
  • Security alerts
  • Maintenance reminders
Features
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YOUR CAR, CONNECTED DroneMobile is the award-winning smartphone solution for staying connected to your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Using the DroneMobile iPhone app, you can lock your doors, remote start your engine, and even track your vehicle’s exact location. WIDGET + FORCE TOUCH ENABLED Remote start, lock and unlock your vehicle without even opening the DroneMobile app. Force touch the DroneMobile app icon, or swipe to your widgets, to quickly access these basic control features for your vehicle. NOW WORKS WITH APPLE WATCH Remote start, secure, and GPS track your vehicle from your Apple Watch using the DroneMobile watch app. Simply download the smartphone app and the watch app will automatically download onto your watch. INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use DroneMobile on your vehicle, a DroneMobile module and compatible remote start or security system must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized DroneMobile retailer, visit www.dronemobile.com UPDATED INTERFACE We’ve completely revamped our control interface to make it easier to connect to your vehicle! As you lock/start your car using DroneMobile, AVA 1.0, the Animated Vehicle Assistant, will animate and change states to show your vehicle’s status. Also, upload profile pictures to get the most customizable experience in the Connected Car Industry! FEATURES • Widget vehicle control • Siri voice-control keyless entry • Remote start • Remote start shutdown • Keyless entry • Trunk release • Security system activation/deactivation • 2 Customizable auxiliary functions • GPS tracking • Push notifications for security alerts • Regular maintenance reminders • Low battery alerts • Geofence and curfew alerts for driver monitoring • Speeding alerts for driver safety OUR COMPANY CES Innovations Honoree for In-Vehicle Accessories (2015) CES Best of Innovations for In-Vehicle Accessories (2011) 4X TOP VENDOR of Security, Convenience, and Safety Products (Mobile Electronics Retailers - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) COMPATIBILITY DroneMobile can be added to any of the following brands of remote start and/or security systems: • Compustar • Compustar PRO • Arctic Start • NuStart • FTX APP USER'S MANUAL Visit https://support.dronemobile.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001278852-DroneMobile-4-User-Guide to download our App User's Guide.

About

Omega Linkr

Control your vehicle's security and convenience features remotely. Lock, unlock, start the engine, and track your car's location from anywhere. Receive alerts for security breaches and low battery.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Remote trunk release
  • Remote start/stop engine
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Security alerts
  • Geo-fencing
  • Multi-user support
Features
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NOTE: An Omega Linkr system must be installed in your vehicle for this app to operate. NOTE: Locations are sent by SMS message with a link to Google Maps. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Models: LINKR-MOBILE-2G is an international (outside the USA) system that works on any GSM cellular network with a user supplied SIM card. LINKR-M1 uses the Verizon network in the USA (does not work in Puerto Rico). Activation info and subscriptions are available at www.OmegaLinkr.com. Omega Linkr is a smartphone interface that gives you control of vehicle convenience & security features from virtually anywhere in the world! This app can directly control Omega's Excalibur line of remote start/security systems & Omegalink vehicle specific remote start kits. It can also be hardwired directly to the vehicle. Omega Linkr allows you to safely and securely remote start, lock - unlock, or open your car's trunk from virtually anywhere in the world. Receive alerts and notifications if your vehicle is violated when installed with any compatible remote start - security system. Main Features: - Lock control - Unlock control - Trunk release - Start / Stop Engine (optional remote start system required) - Locate on demand (via GPS) - 2 Auxiliary functions - Dedicated starter disable function - Multi-user support (up to 5) - Multi-device support - Easy swipe between devices - 6 languages supported: English, Spanish, French, Malay, Romanian, Serbian - Heartbeat - Auto-track w/ selectable frequency (LINKR-M1: every 1-30 days) (LINKR-MOBILE-2G: every 2 minutes-30 days) - Excessive speed alert w/ selectable threshold (exceed threshold for more than 30 seconds) - Low car battery alert (bellow 11v for more than 30 seconds) - 2 selectable Geo-fences w/ entry & exit alerts - Security fence feature alerts you when your vehicle moves 100m while armed (Anti-towing theft alert) - Selectable device icon from library or take your own picture (in-app purchase) - Selectable control screen skin - Panic from button in car or from app - Check SIM balance (LINKR-MOBILE-2G only - outside USA) - Eaves drop feature allows you to listen to the vehicle's interior (LINKR-MOBILE-2G only - outside USA). Optional LINKR-MIC required.

Screenshots

DroneMobile4 screens
Omega Linkr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneMobile at 4.8 against Omega Linkr's 2.2. DroneMobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (28K vs 11). Omega Linkr's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Omega Linkr sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DroneMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneMobile has 28K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of DroneMobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Omega Linkr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, Omega Linkr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DroneMobile versus Omega Linkr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneMobileOmega Linkr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28K ratings) — better2.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirstech, LLCOmega Research & Development Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

DroneMobile

All ratings27,670 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral16.0%
Negative45.7%

Omega Linkr

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral36.4%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

DroneMobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doors show incorrect locked/unlocked status
  • GPS not accurately tracking vehicle location
  • Login/password issues after app updates
  • Frequent server downtime/outages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add NFC/local control for when out of cell range
  • Implement winter timer/remote start automation
  • Allow customizable alert sounds
  • Make single car the default for all commands

Omega Linkr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DroneMobile

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Omega Linkr

One-time4
  • Pink skin for the control screen$0.99
  • Gold skin for the control screen$0.99
  • Choose any picture on your phone as your device icons!$1.99
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  • Weather Skin$1.99

Questions

Is DroneMobile free?
DroneMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Omega Linkr free?
Omega Linkr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DroneMobile or Omega Linkr?
DroneMobile is rated higher. DroneMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Omega Linkr averages 2.2 from 11 ratings.
Do DroneMobile or Omega Linkr have ads?
Neither DroneMobile nor Omega Linkr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneMobile or Omega Linkr?
DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, and Omega Linkr every 3 months. Most recently, DroneMobile was updated on November 4, 2026 and Omega Linkr on November 2, 2026.

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