Comparison

myBuick vs RAM®

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

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

myBuick4 screens
RAM®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAM® at none against myBuick's shown. RAM® also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). myBuick's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 31%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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 RAM®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117K and 94K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of myBuick's written reviews are positive against 31% of RAM®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myBuick ships an update fortnightly, RAM® monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myBuick versus RAM®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyBuickRAM®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117K ratings) — better4.8 (94K ratings)
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews — better31.1% of reviews
Number of ratings117K — better94K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB287 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeneral Motors CompanyFCA US LLC

Customer experience

myBuick

All ratings116,650 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative42.6%

RAM®

All ratings90,616 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,568 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral16.4%
Negative52.5%

User reviews

myBuick

From 117K 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

RAM®

From 94K 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

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

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

myBuick

No in-app purchases

None

RAM®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myBuick free?
myBuick 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, myBuick or RAM®?
myBuick is rated higher. myBuick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while RAM® averages 4.8 from 94K ratings.
Do myBuick or RAM® have ads?
myBuick shows ads; RAM® does not.
Which is updated more often, myBuick or RAM®?
myBuick ships an update fortnightly, and RAM® monthly. Most recently, myBuick was updated on October 20, 2026 and RAM® on October 20, 2026.

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