CarLock vs Dodge®
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.
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.
- Remote vehicle start/stop
- Lock/unlock doors
- Activate horn/lights
- Schedule service appointments
- Access owner's manual
- View service history
- Recall alerts
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarLock | Dodge® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (357 ratings) | 4.8 (23K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 357 | 23K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 287 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protectus Technologies, Inc | FCA US LLC |
Customer experience
CarLock
Dodge®
User reviews
CarLock
From 357 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
Dodge®
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat 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
CarLock
No in-app purchases
Dodge®
No in-app purchases








