Comparison

Car 4x4 vs ATS steps

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

Head to head
About

Car 4x4

Features
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Remote control tool software for Electric Side Step and Electric Tonneau Cover. For Electric Side Step: it can flexibly open and close the left and right pedals separately, with a safety lock function to prevent misoperation; The color of the flow light on the switch pedal can be flexibly set, supporting built-in color button selection, color ring selection, channel selection, and color palette selection; You can choose to set different flow light styles. For Electric Tonneau Cover: the position and status of the electric roller blinds can be viewed in real time, the electric roller blinds can be opened and closed, and the operation can be paused at any time to ensure safety.

About

ATS steps

Features
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【Smart Vehicle Accessory Controller】 Connect via Bluetooth to easily control your smart vehicle accessories, making your car smarter and more convenient. 【Key Features】 ◆ Device Control - Roller Lid: One-tap open/close with auto-aging and position calibration - Electric Pedals: Easy control for extending and retracting - LED Ambient Lights: Customize styles, colors, and brightness - Heater: Real-time temperature monitoring and control ◆ Real-time Monitoring - View device status and voltage information - Monitor motor runtime and LED working hours - Track error counts to understand device health ◆ Personalization - Multiple LED light styles available - Custom light colors and brightness levels - Adjust running speed and anti-pinch force - Sound notification toggle ◆ Security - Password protection to prevent unauthorized access - Change password anytime for enhanced security - Over-the-air firmware updates ◆ Device Information - View serial number, hardware/software versions - Operating voltage and temperature ranges - Detailed runtime statistics 【How to Use】 1. Turn on Bluetooth 2. Scan and connect your device 3. Start smart control 【Supported Devices】 Roller lids, electric pedals, ambient lights, and more vehicle accessories For questions or feedback, please contact us!

Screenshots

Car 4x44 screens
ATS steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ATS steps at weekly against Car 4x4's every 14 months. Car 4x4's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car 4x4 ships an update every 14 months, ATS steps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Car 4x4 versus ATS steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar 4x4ATS steps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB10 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperJiechu Technology Co., Ltd.爽 余

In-app purchases

None

Car 4x4

No in-app purchases

None

ATS steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Car 4x4 free?
Car 4x4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATS steps free?
ATS steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Car 4x4 or ATS steps have ads?
Neither Car 4x4 nor ATS steps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Car 4x4 or ATS steps?
Car 4x4 ships an update every 14 months, and ATS steps weekly. Most recently, Car 4x4 was updated on October 14, 2026 and ATS steps on October 25, 2026.

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