DroneMobile vs Author ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote start
- Lock/unlock doors
- GPS tracking
- Widget control
- Apple Watch app
- Security alerts
- Maintenance reminders
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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.
Author ID
Transform your smartphone into a key fob for your vehicle's anti-theft system. Easily activate and deactivate security features remotely. Compatible with specific models of AUTHOR Alarm systems.
- Use smartphone as key fob
- Activate security system
- Deactivate security system
- Compatible with AUTHOR Alarm systems
- Remote control for vehicle security
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Author ID – the app intended to work with anti-theft systems produced by «AUTHOR Alarm». It allows to use your smartphone as a key fob to activate and deactivate the security system installed on your vehicle. This app is compatible with the following products by «AUTHOR Alarm»: • Anti-theft system IGLA produced after 05.06.2018 • Anti-theft system IGlA Pro produced after 18.06.2018 • Anti-theft system IGLA Slave produced after 18.06.2018 • Anti-theft system RAPTOR produced after 18.06.2018 • Anti-theft system KeyLess Block produced after 05.06.2018 • Anti-theft system KeyLess Block Pro produced after 05.06.2018 Expected in new versions: • Compatibility with anti-theft system KVANT International Technical Support: +7 (812) 425-62-29 Send your comments and suggestions to: support@author.spb.ru
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DroneMobile at 4.8 against Author ID's 3.7. DroneMobile also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Author ID's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DroneMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneMobile has 28K ratings behind it against 10, 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 22% of Author ID's.
DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, Author ID every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DroneMobile | Author ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better | 3.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews — better | 21.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firstech, LLC | AUTHOR-ALARM |
Customer experience
DroneMobile
Author ID
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
Author ID
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DroneMobile
No in-app purchases
Author ID
No in-app purchases
