myGMC vs Modernwave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote start and climate control
- Vehicle location and walking directions
- Fuel level, tire pressure, oil life monitoring
- Odometer tracking
- Service scheduling
- Roadside Assistance request
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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.
Modernwave
Automate and remotely control your third-party automation and security devices. This app integrates with various IoT protocols like Wifi, BLE, and NB-IOT for seamless smart home management.
- Remote device control
- Automation of devices
- IoT protocol integration
- Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT support
- Security device management
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Modernwave is a smart solutions app designed to automate your 3rd party automation and security devices and gives you the ability to control them remotely. The app comes fully loaded with various IOT protocol integrations including Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT protocols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modernwave at 100% against myGMC's 36%. Modernwave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). myGMC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 47 months) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myGMC ships an update fortnightly, Modernwave every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myGMC | Modernwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (437K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 437K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 47 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | General Motors Company | Linkbase Technologies Inc |
Customer experience
myGMC
Modernwave
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
Modernwave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myGMC
No in-app purchases
Modernwave
No in-app purchases
