# DroneMobile vs Author ID

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DroneMobile | Author ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronemobile/id380549030/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-id/id1144594689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 21.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 229 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firstech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380549036) | [AUTHOR-ALARM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344731145) |

## What reviewers say

### DroneMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronemobile/id380549030)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote start/control from anywhere
- 🔒 Security features (alarm, GPS tracking)
- 👍 Convenient app and Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Useful features (battery status, maintenance)
- 🚗 Works great when it does

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app not always responsive
- ⏱️ Limited remote start duration
- 🔑 Requires multiple steps for basic functions
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Unreliable notifications/alerts

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-id/id1144594689)

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.

**Highlights:** Use smartphone as key fob, Activate security system, Deactivate security system, Compatible with AUTHOR Alarm systems, Remote control for vehicle security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DroneMobile free?

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

### Is Author ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DroneMobile or Author ID?

DroneMobile is rated higher. DroneMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Author ID averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do DroneMobile or Author ID have ads?

Neither DroneMobile nor Author ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DroneMobile or Author ID?

DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, and Author ID every 7 months. Most recently, DroneMobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and Author ID on October 22, 2026.

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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.*