Comparison

DroneMobile vs Author CONNECT

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

Author CONNECT

Monitor your vehicle's status and location remotely. Control anti-theft systems, start the engine, and track key parameters. View event logs and trip history for enhanced car management and security.

Highlights
  • Remote IGLA anti-theft system management
  • Remote engine start and blocking
  • Scheduled engine autostart
  • Remote car parameter monitoring
  • Car location tracking
  • Trip recording and viewing
Features
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Author CONNECT helps you monitor your car's status and location remotely, carry out configuration, and ensure the car’s security via IGLA anti-theft systems. Key benefits: • Configure and manage IGLA anti-theft systems manufactured by AUTHOR. • Carry out remote start* and engine blocking. • Set a schedule for engine autostart. • Monitor the car's key parameters remotely (including engine temperature, mileage, fuel, and battery power)*. • View the event log. • Display your car's location. • Record and view your trips. • Enjoy other useful features. *Depending on the car’s brand, model, and equipment. For more information, please contact installers or our Technical Support. Looking forward to your feedback: support@author-alarm.com

Screenshots

DroneMobile4 screens
Author CONNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneMobile at 4.8 against Author CONNECT's 1.8. DroneMobile also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Author CONNECT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneMobile has 27K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of DroneMobile's written reviews are positive against 44% of Author CONNECT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Author CONNECT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DroneMobile versus Author CONNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneMobileAuthor CONNECT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (27K ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirstech, LLCAUTHOR-ALARM d.o.o.

Customer experience

DroneMobile

All ratings27,325 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative45.9%

Author CONNECT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative48.0%

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

Author CONNECT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DroneMobile

No in-app purchases

None

Author CONNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneMobile free?
DroneMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Author CONNECT free?
Author CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneMobile or Author CONNECT?
DroneMobile is rated higher. DroneMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Author CONNECT averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do DroneMobile or Author CONNECT have ads?
Neither DroneMobile nor Author CONNECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneMobile or Author CONNECT?
DroneMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Author CONNECT every 4 months. Most recently, DroneMobile was updated on September 28, 2026 and Author CONNECT on June 10, 2026.

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