# DroneMobile vs AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DroneMobile at 28K against AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0's 1. AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneMobile has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of DroneMobile's written reviews are positive against 36% of AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DroneMobile | AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronemobile/id380549030/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-connect-20/id6743063861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 228 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| 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 CONNECT 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-connect-20/id6743063861)

Manage your car's anti-theft, security, and telematic features remotely via your smartphone. Monitor location, status, and control functions like engine blocking and remote start. Personalize your car's display and access multiple vehicles from one account.

**Highlights:** Car location monitoring, Event feed display, Alert notifications, Car status monitoring (engine temp, voltage, fuel, mileage), Remote engine blocking and arming/disarming, Scheduled remote engine start, Multi-account and multi-car management, Car personalization and dashboard customization

**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 CONNECT 2.0 free?

AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DroneMobile or AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0?

AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 is rated higher. DroneMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DroneMobile or AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 have ads?

Neither DroneMobile nor AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DroneMobile or AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0?

DroneMobile ships an update every 2 months, and AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 every 2 months. Most recently, DroneMobile was updated on November 4, 2026 and AUTHOR CONNECT 2.0 on October 30, 2026.

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