Comparison

DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO vs Crewa

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

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About

DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO

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Start, control, and locate your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone! “Making the cloud-connected car a reality.” - Edmunds.com "Without a doubt, one of the coolest apps I've ever seen." - GIZMODO With the release of the all-new VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app, connecting with and controlling your vehicles is easier and more powerful than ever. Send commands, track your vehicle's location in real time, and monitor key status updates right from the integrated control screen, complete with light and dark mode support and seamless vehicle personalization in the Garage. New Features: • Trip Review & Route Tracking: Access detailed logs of your trips and view routes directly on an interactive map to easily monitor where your vehicle has traveled. (Requires a qualifying service plan). • Direct DS4 Bluetooth (BLE) Support: Enjoy direct local control of your DS4 system over Bluetooth. Lock, unlock, remote start, and control up to two custom AUX functions without relying solely on cellular networks. - Add VIPER SMARTSTART PRO GPS to any compatible VIPER remote start or security system in your car, and you can start, lock, and unlock your car from virtually anywhere. You can also locate your car, share its location with your friends or family, and get safety notifications if your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO monitored car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go. - For the ultimate connected car experience, use your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO as part of a complete VIPER Digital System, and you’ll also get engine runtime and other real-time status info right on the app dashboard. Even if a thief opens your vehicle using a cloned factory fob, you can get alerted immediately while the VIPER security system sounds the alarm and prevents unauthorized vehicle starting. - VIPER SMARTSTART PRO comes with a free 30-day GPS trial so you can check out the cool features right away. You can have Basic 1-way service free for the first year, step up to Secure service to get 2-way control confirmations, or add GPS or Small Fleet & Family plans for the ultimate in car control and monitoring. The simple, uncluttered new control screen design for VIPER SMARTSTART PRO gives you quick, fingertip control over the following features of your installed VIPER remote start or security/remote start system: - Lock/arm - Unlock/disarm - Remote car starter - Trunk release - Panic - Aux channels - View current status, including cabin temperature, lock status, remote start runtime, and more at a single glance Follow these three simple steps to get VIPER SMARTSTART PRO: 1) Download the free VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app 2) Get a VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system installed in your vehicle 3) Set up your account and start using your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system Key features: - Real-time status on your favorite dashboard! Check the remote start runtime or whether your doors are locked, and more instantly just by opening the app! (digital systems only) - Monitor vehicle data such as battery voltage, odometer, and fuel level in the extended Vehicle Status tab (requires a digital system; some features may not be supported on all vehicles) - Map page integrates GPS and SmartPark features seamlessly – locate your vehicle, or track down where you parked (live vehicle location requires GPS or Small Fleet & Family GPS plan) - Manage notifications: Each user can select how they want to receive alerts or other notifications. Select push notification, email, or SMS as desired (SMS alerts may not be available outside North America)

About

Crewa

Connect with verified tradespeople for home repairs and renovations. Property owners can post jobs and manage projects, while tradesmen can find local work and grow their business without fees.

Highlights
  • Post home repair and renovation jobs
  • Find verified local tradesmen
  • Direct messaging with professionals
  • Project management tools
  • Tradesmen can find local jobs
  • Grow your trades business
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Crewa is a never-before-seen professional network and two-sided marketplace built for home repairs, renovations, skilled trades, and property work. Property owners and renters can post jobs, find verified tradesmen and helpers, message directly, and manage projects from start to finish. Tradesmen can find real local jobs, hire additional help for projects, grow their business, and keep 100% of what they earn — without paying per lead or commission fees. No middlemen. No spam. Just real work and real connections. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO4 screens
Crewa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO at none against Crewa's 4. DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Crewa's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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. Crewa sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO ships an update every 8 months, Crewa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO versus Crewa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIRECTED SMARTSTART PROCrewa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB111 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVOXX Electronics CorpCrewa, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Crewa

One-time4
  • 3-Hour Boost$0.99
  • 5-Hour Boost$1.99
  • 12-Hour Boost$2.99
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  • 24-Hour Boost$4.99

Questions

Is DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO free?
DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crewa free?
Crewa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO or Crewa have ads?
Neither DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO nor Crewa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO or Crewa?
DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO ships an update every 8 months, and Crewa weekly. Most recently, DIRECTED SMARTSTART PRO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Crewa on November 9, 2026.

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