Comparison

Cyclops BTI vs ANCAR

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

Head to head
About

Cyclops BTI

Features
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Car Theft Worldwide is on the increase, almost all vehicles manufactured since 2001 have some form of Engine Immobilisation built into the Vehicles Engine Management System, however any OE (Factory Fitted Immobiliser) system is useless when the thief has the original Vehicle Key and or Remote Transmitter. The modern Thief has total control of the vehicle when they steal the Ignition Key and or Vehicle Remote Transmitter, the Cyclops BlueTooth Immobiliser (BTI) is a product manufactured to combat this exact for of Car Theft! The BTI is a β€œSecondary” form of Immobiliser for the New and Used Car, this β€œWired In” system is professionally installed, the System Auto Arms (Passive Arming) 10-20 seconds after the ignition is turned off. The disarming of the BTI is via a Bluetooth connection between the BTI Module (Wired and hidden within the vehicle wiring behind the dash) and the vehicle owners Smart Phone and of course the Cyclops BTI App. Once the BTI is paired with the owners Smart Phone a Thief can no longer steal the vehicle with the original Ignition Key and or Remote transmitter, let's call it β€œTwo Factor Verification” for Motor Vehicles. Disarming options for the BTI by the Smart Phone is by one or more of the following conditions being met: - Smart Phone with the BTI App - Valet Mode for Vehicle servicing or Valet Parking - Finger Scan Recognition on the BTI App - Face Scan Recognition on the BTI App - Passcode on the BTI App - Walk up walk away Passive disarming i.e. When the BTI Module sees the Smartphone within range (Selectable from the App) of the BTI Module the System disarms and allows the vehicle to start. With Passive disarm selected the App must simply remain open in the background of the Smart Phone Note: With all of these above, the systems disarms allowing the vehicle to be started, if the vehicle is not started within 30 seconds of disarming and or not seeing the Smart Phone in range the system will rearm thus never leaving the vehicle in a β€œGo” condition. An Emergency Override Remote transmitter is also provided should the Connected Smart Phone not be available or have a Bluetooth failure. This Emergency Remote Transmitter is not a simple 1 press disarm Transmitter, it has a β€œSpecial” press sequence code the user must know to disarm the system thus maintaining the highest security possible. This information forms part of the User Instructions and we encourage customers to keep this information hidden and a secret to only them and trusted users of their vehicle

About

ANCAR

This app enhances vehicle security without invasive installation or extra fobs. It connects to your car's system via Bluetooth, allowing for automatic deactivation and a service mode using a simple 4-digit code.

Highlights
  • Automatic Deactivation
  • Service Mode
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • 4-Digit Code Unlock
  • Minimal Intrusion Installation
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ANCAR Anti-Theft System ANCAR is a unique, cutting-edge solution that compliments and fortifies your vehicle’s security without the need for invasive wire cutting or the addition of aftermarket key fobs. This innovative approach ensures your vehicle remains safeguarded against theft with minimal intrusion and maximum efficiency. Key Features: β€’ Automatic Deactivation β€’ Service Mode How It Works: 1. Connect your smartphone to the ANCAR Anti-Theft System. 2. Enter your provided 4-digit code to unlock ANCAR. Compatibility: β€’ Suitable for modern vehicles from 2005 onwards. β€’ Available only for ANCAR Systems with Bluetooth functionality. β€’ Compatibility may vary by smartphone. Keep your vehicle secure with ANCAR, the state-of-the-art anti-theft solution.

Screenshots

Cyclops BTI1 screens
ANCAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ANCAR at every 6 weeks against Cyclops BTI's every 12 months. ANCAR also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclops BTI ships an update every 12 months, ANCAR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Cyclops BTI versus ANCAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclops BTIANCAR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer833 Enterprises Pty LtdEmanuel Lago

In-app purchases

None

Cyclops BTI

No in-app purchases

None

ANCAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclops BTI free?
Cyclops BTI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANCAR free?
ANCAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclops BTI or ANCAR have ads?
Neither Cyclops BTI nor ANCAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclops BTI or ANCAR?
Cyclops BTI ships an update every 12 months, and ANCAR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cyclops BTI was updated on May 16, 2026 and ANCAR on August 21, 2026.

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