CarLock vs Bouncie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarLock
This app provides real-time tracking and alerts for your vehicle, monitoring for movement, engine starts, vibrations, and device tampering. It also tracks driving behavior, monitors car battery health, and logs trip history for enhanced security and peace of mind.
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Movement and engine start alerts
- Driving behavior monitoring (acceleration, braking)
- Car battery health alerts
- Detailed trip tracking
- Device tampering alerts
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Requires hardware sold at carlock.co CarLock - Advanced Real Time Car Tracker & Alert System. WORK & SLEEP WITHOUT WORRY CarLock monitors and alerts you on your phone when your vehicle is moved, when the engine starts, if unusual vibration is detected & even if the device is disconnected! MONITOR YOUR TEENAGER We love our teens but they can be entirely different people behind the wheel. CarLock detects harsh acceleration (drag racing), hard breaking & sharp cornering (stunt driving). VIRTUAL MECHANIC CarLock actively monitors the health of your vehicle and alerts you in advance if your car battery is running dangerously low or is experiencing high battery drain. LIKE GPS ON STEROIDS Included is also a detailed trip tracking which lets you monitor where your car has been. You'll be notified if your car is stolen or a "trusted" driver is going off course! EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE CarLock uses cloud computing, internet storage, GPS tracking and a modern day app. You get all this for only $9.60 per month and the first month is FREE! Work's on AT&T's network. CarLock supports multiple cars on one account. The device is compatible with all cars manufactured after 1996.
Bouncie
Track vehicles with real-time GPS, receive instant accident alerts, and monitor driving behavior. It also provides vehicle health diagnostics to proactively address potential issues.
- Real-time GPS vehicle tracking
- Instant accident notifications
- Driving behavior insights (speed, braking)
- Vehicle health monitoring and alerts
- Self-contained cellular OBD device
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Driving connected starts here. GPS Location › One vehicle or an entire fleet, see them all on one map. Bouncie captures each second of the trip, refreshing your map instantly as the vehicle drives. Enjoy the view! Accident Notification › Advanced sensors and software immediately detect vehicle accidents. Bouncie will automatically send an SMS message to your notification contacts. Just breathe! Driving Insights › Bouncie provides timely insights on speed, acceleration, braking, and more. Steer towards excellence! Vehicle Health › Bouncie continually monitors your vehicle's health and alerts you when something needs your attention. Manage the little things before they become big problems! Bouncie OBD Device Required › Bouncie is the smallest cellular OBD device anywhere and is completely self-contained!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Bouncie at free against CarLock's subscription. Bouncie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CarLock's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Bouncie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bouncie has 6K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of CarLock's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bouncie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CarLock ships an update monthly, Bouncie weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | CarLock | Bouncie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (360 ratings) | 4.8 (6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 360 | 6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protectus Technologies, Inc | Tail Light, LLC |
Customer experience
CarLock
Bouncie
User reviews
CarLock
From 360 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Comprehensive vehicle monitoring
- 🚗 Helpful for fleet management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional false alarms
- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🔧 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🤖 Unreliable proximity sensor
- 💰 Subscription cost concerns
Bouncie
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 🔒 Reliable alerts and notifications
- 👍 Easy to use app and setup
- 💡 Comprehensive vehicle information
- 🚗 Helpful for monitoring teen/elderly drivers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and location inaccuracies
- 🔍 Limited map zooming capabilities
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and refresh rates
- 💰 Mandatory device replacement with additional cost
Bugs and requests
CarLock
Reported bugs
3 issues- GPS location inaccuracies
- App crashes and freezes
- Sync issues between device and app
Requested features
4 requests- Faster alert notifications
- More customizable sensor sensitivity
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- Improved multi-vehicle management
Bouncie
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent location updates and tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer smartphone models
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable geofencing options
- Email/text notification preferences
- Integration with smart home/wearable devices
- Dashcam integration for comprehensive vehicle monitoring
In-app purchases
CarLock
No in-app purchases
Bouncie
No in-app purchases
