Comparison

CL7 vs TYKOOL

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

Head to head
About

CL7

Control your car remotely from anywhere. Start the engine, check status, locate your vehicle, and receive alerts. Offers advanced features like trip tracking and geofencing for enhanced vehicle management.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/shutdown
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Door lock/unlock
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Smart alerts and notifications
  • Trip tracking and route mapping
  • Geofencing and zone monitoring
Features
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# CARLINK™ 7 — Control Your Car from Virtually Anywhere **THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY** CARLINK™ 7 is the fastest, easiest, and most complete telematics system designed to keep you connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Start your engine remotely, check vehicle status, or locate it in busy parking lots. **REQUIREMENTS** - Hardware purchase and professional installation required - Compatible CARLINK™ 7 device with supported remote-starter system - Active internet connection via cellular or Wi-Fi - Find authorized resellers at: https://carlink.voxxelectronics.com/dealer-locator/index ## NEW FOR 2025 **APPLE WATCH SUPPORT** Control key features from your wrist — start, lock, unlock, GPS locate, and get walking directions. **MYBRANDED APP** White-label branding for authorized retailers with custom logos, contact info, and promotions. **BLE COMMANDS (LOCAL CONTROL MODE)** Use Bluetooth Low Energy for essential functions (remote start, lock/unlock, trunk release) when cellular signal is unavailable. Perfect for underground parking or remote areas. *Note: Requires latest firmware update.* ## PREMIUM SERVICE FEATURES (INCLUDED WITH DEVICE) **CONTROL YOUR VEHICLE** - Remote Start/Shutdown with True Runtime - Door Lock/Unlock with status - Trunk Release or motorized hatch control - Up to 4 Auxiliary functions - Extend Runtime (on supported starters) **REAL-TIME STATUS** - Battery Voltage monitoring - GPS Location (instant locate) - Walk Me to My Vehicle with Apple/Google Maps directions **CUSTOMIZATION** - Unlimited users, devices, and vehicles per account - Customizable app layout and vehicle image picker ## PREMIUM PLUS UPGRADE Upgrade anytime with 30-day free trial included after installation. Premium Plus includes all Premium features plus smart alerts, driving reports, and enhanced notifications. **ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS** - Low & Critical Battery Alerts - Excessive Speed Alerts - Movement notifications for unauthorized usage **TRIP TRACKING** - Detailed route mapping and recording - Playback feature for past journeys **ZONE MONITORING** - Zones of Interest: Up to 10 circular alert zones per vehicle - Guard Alerts: Up to 10 high-priority zones per vehicle - Curfew Alerts: Restrict driving during specific days/times - Geofences: Up to 4 advanced custom zones (circular, rectangular, or polygonal) **COMPATIBILITY** Supports major digital remote-starter brands: ADS, Directed, Eurostart, Firstech, Fortin, Mid City Engineering, Omega, Polarstart, and Voxx. Full compatibility list: https://www.voxxelectronics.com/security/carlink/ **HELP & SUPPORT** See in-app Help section for Owner's Guide or contact your authorized CARLINK™ 7 retailer. © 2025 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved. CARLINK™ 7 is a trademark of Automobility Distribution Inc.

About

TYKOOL

Features
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TYKOOL: Smart Battery Intelligence Take full control of your power with the TYKOOL APP—the ultimate diagnostic and monitoring companion for your TYKOOL Lithium Powersports batteries. Designed for riders and professionals who demand absolute reliability, our app bridges the gap between your mobile device and your battery’s internal Battery Management System (BMS) via high-speed Bluetooth connection. Key Features: Real-time Monitoring: Instant access to critical data including Voltage, Current, Temperature, and remaining State of Charge (SOC). One-Touch Jump Start: Never get stranded again. If your battery enters low-voltage protection, activate the innovative Digital Jump Start feature via the app to wake the BMS and get your engine running instantly. Health Diagnostics: Stay ahead of potential issues with proactive BMS alerts for over-charge, over-discharge, and thermal protection. Seamless Integration: Optimized for all TYKOOL series (PRO/STD), providing a tailored interface based on your specific battery model.

Screenshots

CL74 screens
TYKOOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TYKOOL at 11.0 against CL7's 15.5.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CL7 versus TYKOOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL7TYKOOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAutomobility Distribution梅花 刘

Bugs and requests

CL7

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App constantly crashing
  • App going offline
  • Login and account creation issues
  • App not receiving signal from module
  • System requires frequent reboots by company
Show 14 more
  • GPS connection loss
  • App not communicating with vehicle after updates
  • Face ID continuously triggering
  • On/Off start button not showing
  • Position button showing instead of start button
  • Vehicle status not updating correctly (e.g., engine off while driving)
  • App not always updating car status accurately
  • Command timeouts reported
  • Security settings (Face ID) broken and difficult to disable
  • App not opening to main screen after update
  • Inability to delete or edit vehicle information
  • Face authentication in infinity loop
  • App signed out and cannot log back in
  • Communication error on forgot password feature

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Siri control integration
  • Alexa support
  • Google Assistant support
  • Widgets for iOS
Show 4 more
  • Ability to delete vehicles
  • Notification for unlocked doors
  • Siri shortcut integration
  • Automatic selection of favorite car

TYKOOL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CL7

No in-app purchases

None

TYKOOL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL7 free?
CL7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TYKOOL free?
TYKOOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CL7 or TYKOOL have ads?
Neither CL7 nor TYKOOL shows ads.

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