# iRemoteStart

> Remote car control via SMS and calls with a compatible hardware module. (iPhone/iPad app by 国营 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotestart/id1049035856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [国营 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/457513854)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.78/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.3 · 17 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2015-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotestart/id1049035856/reviews.md

## What is iRemoteStart?

This is an app use for control car lock / unlock / locate / remote start car engine by sending SMS or making a call with mobile phone, it need work together with a control box that installed in car, and a SIM card need installed in the control box, user need set the tracker SIM card number and user own mobile phone number, and set user own mobile phone number as authorized phone number, and then user click the command icon, the app will send SMS command & password to the tracker SIM card number, the default password is 123456, after receive the SMS command & password, the tracker will operate the command to lock / unlock / locate / start car engine etc. This app can be used without service platform, and it is not necessary to remember the SMS command, every time to control the car, only SMS charge, no any other charge any more.

## Key features

- Remote car engine start
- Lock and unlock car doors
- Locate vehicle position
- SMS command control
- No service platform required
- Simple SMS charging

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotestart/id1049035856/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I need a spear key but I don’t see a website to order from

*2024-11-12, version 1.0*

Key

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-05-15, version 1.0*

I try to click lock and it kicks me out like such a waster of your storage and time

### 1/5 — About this app

*2022-09-10, version 1.0*

Its doesn’t do anything

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2021-05-30, version 1.0*

I downloaded this app in hopes of using my phone but all this app does is send you a text message whenever you want to unlock lock start open truck or cut off the engine. Smh don’t bother

## Frequently asked questions about iRemoteStart

### How does iRemoteStart work?

iRemoteStart sends SMS commands or makes calls to a control box installed in your car. This box, with its own SIM card, then executes commands like locking, unlocking, locating, or starting the engine.

### What hardware is needed for iRemoteStart?

You need a compatible control box installed in your car and a SIM card inserted into that control box. The app itself does not contain the car control hardware.

### Does iRemoteStart have ads?

No, iRemoteStart does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no ads.

### What devices does iRemoteStart support?

iRemoteStart is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as supporting Android devices.

### What is the age rating for iRemoteStart?

The age rating for iRemoteStart is 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and above.

### How often is iRemoteStart updated?

iRemoteStart was last updated on December 6, 2015, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates listed.

### What is the user rating for iRemoteStart?

iRemoteStart has a user rating of 1.8 stars based on 38 ratings. This suggests a generally negative user sentiment.

### Are there any ongoing charges for using iRemoteStart?

Beyond the standard SMS charges for sending commands, there are no additional charges or subscription fees to use iRemoteStart.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-12-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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