CarLock vs SmartTrackerz
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
SmartTrackerz
Read full descriptionHide full description
SmartTrackerz – Smarter Fleet & BLE Asset Tracking Stay in control of your vehicles and assets like never before. SmartTrackerz delivers real-time GPS tracking, instant alerts, and powerful insights to keep your operations running smoothly. Live GPS Tracking: View one vehicle or your entire fleet on the map, updated every second as they move. Park Mode Alerts: Get notified the moment your vehicle or asset moves unexpectedly. Status Monitoring: Stay informed when doors open, assets move, or conditions change. Device Insights: Access detailed data on speed, acceleration, temperature, tampering, and more. Compact & Powerful Devices: Our self-contained, cellular-enabled devices are the smallest and most feature-rich in the industry. With SmartTrackerz, you don’t just track — you anticipate, respond, and excel.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartTrackerz at fortnightly against CarLock's monthly. SmartTrackerz also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CarLock ships an update monthly, SmartTrackerz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarLock | SmartTrackerz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (359 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protectus Technologies, Inc | The Anera Group Inc. |
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
SmartTrackerz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CarLock
No in-app purchases
SmartTrackerz
No in-app purchases









