Comparison

myGMC vs RAM®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myGMC

Remotely control your vehicle's climate, start the engine, and locate it. Monitor vital vehicle information like fuel, tire pressure, and oil life. Schedule service appointments and request roadside assistance directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote start and climate control
  • Vehicle location and walking directions
  • Fuel level, tire pressure, oil life monitoring
  • Odometer tracking
  • Service scheduling
  • Roadside Assistance request
Features
Currently charting
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Stay connected to your GMC from the palm of your hand with the myGMC app. Use your phone to locate your vehicle from anywhere, check its health, manage charging, prepare your cabin before you leave, and get help when you need it. Download the app that is always with you to make every drive easier. With the myGMC app, you can: • Remotely start, lock, and unlock your vehicle. • Check fuel level, tire pressure, oil life, and more. • Set your preferred cabin temperature. • View charging status and locate charging stations. • Plan trips and navigate with maps. • Request help with Roadside Assistance. • Schedule service, find your dealership, and more. Disclosures: Mobile app functionality is available on select devices and requires data connection. Services availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and the plan you are enrolled in. Roadside service availability and providers vary by country. Map coverage, features and functionality varies by country. See onstar.com for details and limitations.

About

RAM®

Manage your Ram vehicle remotely, access owner information, and stay updated on recalls. Schedule service, contact your dealer, and enjoy enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote start/stop
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Horn/lights activation
  • Dealer contact and scheduling
  • Vehicle info access
  • Recall alerts
  • Owner's manual
Features
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Whether you’re out adventuring in your Ram vehicle, relaxing in the comfort of your home or just about anywhere else, the new Ram app lets you stay in touch and helps you stay in control of your vehicle like never before. Need to contact your dealer? No problem, simply use the My Dealer feature to find your preferred dealership’s address, schedule service appointments, or call them directly with the touch of a button. Easily access your vehicle’s info—including the owner’s manual, service history, and more—with the My Garage and Digital Glovebox features. And stay up to date on open recalls using the Recall Alert so you’re always one step ahead. If your vehicle is equipped, you can remotely start or stop your vehicle+, lock or unlock the doors and activate the horn or exterior lights. You now have access to more services than ever, ranging from entertainment to available Navigation, safety and security and more, all combining to provide new levels of convenience and the peace of mind you deserve. +You are responsible for using remote features in accordance with any laws, rules or ordinances in effect in your vehicle's location. You must have an active subscription to Ram Connect, SiriusXM Guardian™ or Uconnect Access in order to use remote services. See Terms of Service for service limitations. ©2021 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

Screenshots

myGMC4 screens
RAM®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAM® at none against myGMC's shown. RAM® also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). myGMC's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myGMC against 4.8 for RAM®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 430K and 91K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of myGMC's written reviews are positive against 31% of RAM®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myGMC ships an update fortnightly, RAM® monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
myGMC versus RAM®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyGMCRAM®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (430K ratings)4.8 (91K ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings430K — better91K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB287 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeneral Motors CompanyFCA US LLC

Customer experience

myGMC

All ratings430,373 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,369 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative50.8%

RAM®

All ratings90,616 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,485 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral16.6%
Negative52.6%

User reviews

myGMC

From 430K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient remote features
  • 👍 Helpful diagnostics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Unreliable connectivity
  • 👎 Outdated and basic functionality
  • 👎 Poor customer support

RAM®

From 91K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Awesome app and always works!
  • 🚀 Works perfect in bed start at -50
  • 👍 New to this App, testing all services
  • 👍 Seems to be pretty good so far

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Pretty lame, constantly shows wrong location
  • 🐛 Garbage unresponsive App, geo fences reset
  • 💰 Rip off, everything requires subscription
  • 🐛 App won't load vehicle, can't connect
  • 🐛 Nothing works, very slow

Bugs and requests

myGMC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start and unlock features not working
  • Vehicle status not updating
  • Login and logout issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to extend remote start duration
  • Customizable temperature and climate controls
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple Watch
  • Detailed vehicle status updates
  • Scheduled remote start

RAM®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Face ID keeps deactivating
  • Fuel level, tire pressure not updating
  • Remote start/unlock often fails
  • Can't add vehicle to app, says not found
  • Constantly logs out, password issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show if engine is running, notify when it shuts off
  • Add ability to roll windows up/down
  • Add scheduled remote start option
  • Add Siri integration for remote commands
  • Add quick actions for common functions

In-app purchases

None

myGMC

No in-app purchases

None

RAM®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myGMC free?
myGMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAM® free?
RAM® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myGMC or RAM®?
myGMC and RAM® are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 430K and 91K ratings respectively.
Do myGMC or RAM® have ads?
myGMC shows ads; RAM® does not.
Which is updated more often, myGMC or RAM®?
myGMC ships an update fortnightly, and RAM® monthly. Most recently, myGMC was updated on September 25, 2026 and RAM® on September 25, 2026.

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