DroneMobile vs Linkr Mobile
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.
Linkr Mobile
Control your vehicle remotely with this app, offering lock, unlock, start, and stop functions. It also allows for system programming and firmware updates for compatible devices. Share vehicle access securely with authorized users.
- Remote vehicle control (lock, unlock, start, stop)
- System programming menus
- Firmware updates
- Secure user sharing
- Bluetooth direct communication
- Cabin temperature display
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NOTE: Compatible LINKR-MBT module AND compatible remote start required - Excalibur 70 series or CrimeStopper G6 series are recommended for full functionality. Vehicle control available with other remote start models. visit https://www.linkrmobile.com for more information LINKR-MBT is the latest edition to Omega’s family of telematics products. It provides no-contract, off-grid, and secure vehicle control with up to 300ft range along with a full suite of remote start configuration tools. Access all user & system configuration menus, and firmware updates from your iOS device with the free companion app, LINKR MOBILE. CONTROL – Lock, unlock, start, stop, trunk pop, and more. Status shows you whether the system is locked or unlocked, Bluetooth signal strength, and even the vehicle’s cabin temp (compatible remote start required). Direct Bluetooth communication ensures control is always available even if cell signal or internet is not! Ideal for hikers, joggers, campers, watersports, and anyone who does not want to have their vehicle keys on them. PROGRAM – No more counting chirps, button presses, or light flashes! System programming menus ensure no-mistake programming and lightning fast access to all system settings while the system is installed and fully functional in the vehicle. UPDATE – Compatible remote start systems can be flashed with any firmware updates while installed in the vehicle. The days of removing a unit flash on a computer are over! SHARING – Easily and securely share vehicle control with anyone you like by simply adding them to your ‘authorized users’ list. They will only be granted control capabilities like door lock, unlock, & remote start. Only the system owner can access system settings and firmware updates. QUICK INSTALL TEST MODE – Installers can control and configure the remote start during installation with quick test mode. As soon as Bluetooth connection is broken, the LINKR-MBT will disappear from the app making it ready for its new owner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DroneMobile at 4.8 against Linkr Mobile's 3.5. DroneMobile also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 4). Linkr Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (12.4 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneMobile has 28K 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 50% of Linkr Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | DroneMobile | Linkr Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firstech, LLC | Omega Research & Development Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
DroneMobile
Linkr Mobile
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
Linkr Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DroneMobile
No in-app purchases
Linkr Mobile
No in-app purchases









