Comparison

DroneMobile vs APP4ALL

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

APP4ALL

Features
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APPLE WATCH — FAMILY AT A GLANCE - See today's family schedule the moment you raise your wrist - Check off chores — your kids tap once, you see it instantly - Send the family a quick message via dictation - Get gathering reminders when you're walking out the door - Track savings goals and pending Apple Cash settle-ups - Works with Series 3 and newer, including Ultra 3

Screenshots

DroneMobile4 screens
APP4ALL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APP4ALL at every 8 days against DroneMobile's every 6 weeks. DroneMobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, APP4ALL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DroneMobile versus APP4ALL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneMobileAPP4ALL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirstech, LLCAVVA Invest

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

APP4ALL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DroneMobile

No in-app purchases

None

APP4ALL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneMobile free?
DroneMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APP4ALL free?
APP4ALL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DroneMobile or APP4ALL have ads?
Neither DroneMobile nor APP4ALL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneMobile or APP4ALL?
DroneMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and APP4ALL every 8 days. Most recently, DroneMobile was updated on October 4, 2026 and APP4ALL on September 22, 2026.

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