MYCOLASC vs Dick Smith Auto Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MYCOLASC
Easily communicate with city staff, request services, and report issues. Utilize GPS for location, attach photos, and track the status of your requests from your device.
- Report city issues
- Request city services
- GPS location tagging
- Photo attachment
- Track request status
- Cross-platform access
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The MYCOLASC app makes communicating with City of Columbia staff, requesting service, and reporting issues around the City easier than ever. Use GPS to enter your location, snap a photo, then upload and track request status directly from your mobile device or computer.
Dick Smith Auto Connect
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Introducing Dick Smith Auto Connect, your all-in-one solution for comprehensive vehicle management. Stay in control and enhance your driving experience with a suite of powerful features: Battery Monitoring: Keep tabs on your vehicle's battery health to ensure it's always ready to hit the road. Vehicle Location: Never lose track of your vehicle with real-time location tracking. Stolen Vehicle Protection and Reporting: Gain peace of mind with advanced security measures and easily report any unauthorized use. Speeding and Boundaries Alerts: Set personalized speed and location boundaries and receive instant alerts for any violations. Valet Mode: Hand over the keys confidently, knowing you can monitor and control your vehicle's usage. Trips Based on Driving & History: Explore detailed insights into your driving habits and view your trip history effortlessly. Dealership Service Reminders: Stay on top of your vehicle's maintenance schedule with timely service reminders. Roadside Assistance: In times of need, access reliable roadside assistance directly from the app. Dealership Shopping Inventory: Browse the latest inventory at your dealership, making car shopping a seamless experience. Dick Smith Auto Connect goes beyond ordinary car management apps, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to optimize your driving experience and relationship with your dealer. Download Dick Smith Auto Connect now and take control of your vehicle like never before. Drive smarter, drive safer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dick Smith Auto Connect at every 5 months against MYCOLASC's every 23 months. Dick Smith Auto Connect also leads on device support. MYCOLASC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MYCOLASC ships an update every 23 months, Dick Smith Auto Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MYCOLASC | Dick Smith Auto Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | City of Columbia | VBI Group LLC |
In-app purchases
MYCOLASC
No in-app purchases
Dick Smith Auto Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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