Comparison

myBuick vs Ting

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

Head to head
About

myBuick

Control your vehicle remotely, monitor its status, and access important information. Schedule maintenance and get assistance when you need it, all from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, and unlock
  • Monitor fuel, tire pressure, and oil life
  • View odometer readings
  • Access digitized owner manuals
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Schedule service appointments
Features
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Stay connected to your Buick from the palm of your hand with the myBuick 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 myBuick 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. Requires trial or paid plan and properly equipped vehicle. Services are dependent on compatible wireless networks provided by third-party wireless service providers, working vehicle electrical systems, GPS signal and other factors outside of our control. Changes in technology and wireless networks may limit or prevent the operation of certain services. Services, connectivity and capabilities are subject to terms and limitations and will vary by model, subscription/plan type, vehicle configuration, conditions, and geographical and technical restrictions. See onstar.com for details.

About

Ting

This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.

Highlights
  • Electrical fire prevention
  • Smart sensor for micro-arcs
  • Licensed electrician coordination
  • Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
  • Real-time power outage alerts
  • Interactive power outage map
Features
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.

Screenshots

myBuick4 screens
Ting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ting at none against myBuick's shown. Ting also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 47%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). myBuick's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 myBuick against 4.8 for Ting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115K and 109K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of myBuick's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myBuick ships an update fortnightly, Ting every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myBuick versus Ting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyBuickTing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (115K ratings)4.8 (109K ratings)
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115K — better109K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeneral Motors CompanyWhisker Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

myBuick

All ratings114,583 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative41.8%

Ting

All ratings108,866 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews774 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.6%

User reviews

myBuick

From 115K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and lock/unlock features
  • 👍 Convenient app for managing vehicle
  • 🔒 Secure access with biometrics
  • 💡 Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent login/authentication issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable vehicle data updates
  • 🔒 Excessive security measures

Ting

From 109K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent monitoring and notification system
  • 🔒 Detects potential fire hazards and electrical issues
  • 👍 Easy installation and setup
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind and home safety
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues with certain routers
  • 🐛 Inaccurate voltage readings reported in some cases
  • 🔋 Requires dedicated outlet, limiting placement options
  • 👎 Limited historical data and analytics in the app

Bugs and requests

myBuick

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start not working as expected
  • App logging users out frequently
  • Vehicle data not syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore Apple Watch app functionality
  • Add climate control and window management
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more vehicle diagnostics and data

Ting

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with certain router models
  • Delayed or missing notifications in some instances

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
  • More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
  • Integration with smart home systems and devices

In-app purchases

None

myBuick

No in-app purchases

None

Ting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myBuick free?
myBuick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ting free?
Ting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myBuick or Ting?
myBuick and Ting are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 115K and 109K ratings respectively.
Do myBuick or Ting have ads?
myBuick shows ads; Ting does not.
Which is updated more often, myBuick or Ting?
myBuick ships an update fortnightly, and Ting every 2 months. Most recently, myBuick was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ting on September 29, 2026.

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