DroneMobile vs Bouncie
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.
Bouncie
Track vehicles with real-time GPS, receive instant accident alerts, and monitor driving behavior. It also provides vehicle health diagnostics to proactively address potential issues.
- Real-time GPS vehicle tracking
- Instant accident notifications
- Driving behavior insights (speed, braking)
- Vehicle health monitoring and alerts
- Self-contained cellular OBD device
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Driving connected starts here. GPS Location › One vehicle or an entire fleet, see them all on one map. Bouncie captures each second of the trip, refreshing your map instantly as the vehicle drives. Enjoy the view! Accident Notification › Advanced sensors and software immediately detect vehicle accidents. Bouncie will automatically send an SMS message to your notification contacts. Just breathe! Driving Insights › Bouncie provides timely insights on speed, acceleration, braking, and more. Steer towards excellence! Vehicle Health › Bouncie continually monitors your vehicle's health and alerts you when something needs your attention. Manage the little things before they become big problems! Bouncie OBD Device Required › Bouncie is the smallest cellular OBD device anywhere and is completely self-contained!
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Verdict
DroneMobile and Bouncie both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Bouncie's written reviews are positive against 38% of DroneMobile's. Bouncie also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). DroneMobile's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 6K). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DroneMobile against 4.8 for Bouncie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of DroneMobile's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bouncie's.
DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, Bouncie weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DroneMobile | Bouncie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) | 4.8 (6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firstech, LLC | Tail Light, LLC |
Customer experience
DroneMobile
Bouncie
User reviews
DroneMobile
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app not always responsive
- ⏱️ Limited remote start duration
- 🔑 Requires multiple steps for basic functions
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Unreliable notifications/alerts
Bouncie
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 🔒 Reliable alerts and notifications
- 👍 Easy to use app and setup
- 💡 Comprehensive vehicle information
- 🚗 Helpful for monitoring teen/elderly drivers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and location inaccuracies
- 🔍 Limited map zooming capabilities
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and refresh rates
- 💰 Mandatory device replacement with additional cost
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
Bouncie
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent location updates and tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer smartphone models
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable geofencing options
- Email/text notification preferences
- Integration with smart home/wearable devices
- Dashcam integration for comprehensive vehicle monitoring
In-app purchases
DroneMobile
No in-app purchases
Bouncie
No in-app purchases
