Comparison

CarLock vs Dodge®

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Movement and engine start alerts
  • Driving behavior monitoring (acceleration, braking)
  • Car battery health alerts
  • Detailed trip tracking
  • Device tampering alerts
Features
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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.

About

Dodge®

Manage your Dodge vehicle remotely, access owner's manuals, schedule service, and stay informed about recalls. Control features like remote start, lock/unlock doors, and activate the horn or lights for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle start/stop
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Activate horn/lights
  • Schedule service appointments
  • Access owner's manual
  • View service history
  • Recall alerts
Features
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Whether you’re out adventuring in your Dodge Brand vehicle, relaxing in the comfort of your home or just about anywhere else, the new Dodge app lets you stay in touch and helps keep you in control of your vehicle like never before. Need to contact your dealer? No problem, simply use the My Dealer feature to find your preferred dealership’s address, schedule service appointments, or call them directly with the touch of a button. Easily access your vehicle’s info—including the owner’s manual, service history, and more—with the My Garage and Digital Glovebox features. And stay up to date on open recalls using the Recall Alert so you’re always one step ahead. If your vehicle is equipped, you can remotely start or stop your vehicle+, lock or unlock the doors and activate the horn or exterior lights. You now have access to more services than ever, ranging from entertainment to available Navigation, safety and security and more, all combining to offer new levels of convenience and the peace of mind you deserve. +You are responsible for using remote features in accordance with any laws, rules or ordinances in effect in your vehicle's location. You must have an active subscription to SiriusXM Guardian™ or Uconnect® Access in order to use remote services. See Terms of Service for service limitations. ©2021 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

Screenshots

CarLock4 screens
Dodge®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CarLock at 86% against Dodge®'s 33%. Dodge®'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dodge® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dodge® has 23K ratings behind it against 357, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of CarLock's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dodge®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CarLock versus Dodge®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarLockDodge®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (357 ratings)4.8 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings35723K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB287 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProtectus Technologies, IncFCA US LLC

Customer experience

CarLock

All ratings357 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.5%

Dodge®

All ratings22,656 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative57.0%

User reviews

CarLock

From 357 App Store ratings

What 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

Dodge®

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick connection
  • 🔒 Helps recover stolen vehicle
  • 👍 Useful features when working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🤷‍♀️ Unreliable functionality
  • 📍 Inaccurate location tracking

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

Dodge®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to add vehicle to app
  • Vehicle information not updating
  • Remote start/lock/unlock not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to see if doors are locked
  • Faster remote start
  • More detailed vehicle information
  • Scheduled remote start/climate control
  • Compatibility with older vehicles

In-app purchases

None

CarLock

No in-app purchases

None

Dodge®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarLock free?
CarLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dodge® free?
Dodge® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CarLock or Dodge®?
Dodge® is rated higher. CarLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Dodge® averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.
Do CarLock or Dodge® have ads?
Neither CarLock nor Dodge® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarLock or Dodge®?
CarLock ships an update monthly, and Dodge® monthly. Most recently, CarLock was updated on September 9, 2026 and Dodge® on September 24, 2026.

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