# Land Rover InControl Apps

> Use vehicle-optimized smartphone apps on your car's touchscreen via USB. (iPhone/iPad app by Land Rover.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-rover-incontrol-apps/id838300128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Land Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/447333596)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 420 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French and 22 more
- Released: 2014-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-rover-incontrol-apps/id838300128/reviews.md

## What is Land Rover InControl Apps?

Land Rover InControl Apps enables you to use vehicle optimised smartphone apps on the vehicle's touch screen by connecting your smartphone with a USB cable to the dedicated InControl Apps USB port. Once connected, the apps on the vehicle's touch screen have the same look and feel as they do on your smartphone. A variety of approved vehicle optimised apps such as: Contacts, Calendar and Music Player will be available, with more third party vehicle optimised apps becoming compatible over time for a continually fresh and personal user experience. Your smartphone will also be charged through the USB cable.

## Key features

- Smartphone app integration
- Vehicle touch screen interface
- USB connectivity
- App charging
- Contacts, Calendar, Music Player
- Third-party app compatibility

## What do users think of Land Rover InControl Apps?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Accuweather and Audials apps function reasonably well
- 📱 Concept of app integration is sound
- 🔧 Some basic utility and functionality available

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constant connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- ❌ Severely limited app selection compared to competitors
- ⚠️ No Apple CarPlay or Google integration support
- 🔌 USB connection unstable and unreliable
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy interface performance
- 🎵 Music playback frequently drops and interrupts
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (especially iPhone X)
- 🔄 Requires app to stay open, blocking other phone functions
- 😤 Poor user experience compared to budget car brands
- 🚫 Missing essential apps like Spotify, Pandora, Waze, Google Maps
- 🔐 Overly complex registration and terms acceptance process
- 📲 Cannot use Siri or basic phone functions while connected
- 🔋 Forces users to choose between charging phone and listening to music
- 🎚️ Outdated entertainment system technology

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App disconnects every 20 seconds to few minutes
- iPhone X incompatibility with USB connection
- iOS 11 and iOS 13.1 update incompatibility
- App crashes and freezes repeatedly
- Registration website not recognizing terms acceptance clicks
- App fails to open or connect after disconnection
- Music playback drops and shows 'not available' errors
- Remote starter shows car 'in use' when parked
- Climate control displays incorrect location
- Network errors and timeouts
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- App cycles repeatedly without stabilizing
- Screen freezes on reconnection attempts
- Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Infotainment system lags and glitches
- Route planner app inconsistently functional

**Most requested features**

- Apple CarPlay integration
- Google Play integration
- Spotify and Pandora support
- Google Maps and Waze compatibility
- Alexa integration
- Siri voice control support
- SMS and messaging app support
- Zoom and email app support
- Weather radar app
- ODB2 car interface
- Inclinometer app
- Simultaneous phone charging and music playback
- Ability to use phone functions while app is connected
- Expanded third-party app partnerships
- Dark mode interface
- Remote starter functionality (working properly)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-rover-incontrol-apps/id838300128/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible app that never works

*2022-12-24, version 2.11.2.7*

The older version of this app worked well but since they updated the app, none of the remote options work. When the wind chill is -11 degrees out, it would be helpful to have the remote starter. We’re a loyal Range Rover owner but the developers need to spend time updating the app to be on par with their beautiful cars.

### 1/5 — WORST APP EVER

*2022-10-21, version 2.11.2.7*

This is the absolute worst app ever! It barely works half the time. It says that the car is currently in use when it’s really parked so now the app is unable to turn the car on. This happens 4 times out the week. 

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THE LOUSY APP! 

I’m forced to get an automatic starter installed in my Range Rover from. 3rd party company since Landrover  cannot get this right!

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2021-04-02, version 2.11.2.7*

Most of the apps you could download have stopped supporting or ended this agreements with Land Rovers InControl App.  Very disappointing and short sighted by Land Rover that hasn’t offered any alternatives either.  I tend to drive my wife’s Honda more now due to lack of features offer by JLR.

### 1/5 — Waste of Time

*2021-03-24, version 2.11.2.7*

Can’t even register because the website won’t recognize that I clicked on the terms and conditions and privacy statements (both frighteningly voluminous). Wasted time just trying to get it to work.

### 1/5 — Great car, dumb app

*2021-02-16, version 2.11.2.7*

To be honest, this is by far the dumbest app I’ve ever seen in my life. The concept is behind it isn’t bad, but they executed it very poorly. It doesn’t allow you to add apps to the inControl app, and the few they do provide, is a waste of time. Please please do not waste your time with this app.

### 5/5 — No you do not need this to play music

*2020-07-22, version 2.11.2.7*

People saying you need this to play music and make calls are clearly not familiar with technology in any way. This adds additional apps to your car. All that stuff is available simply through USB connection. Don’t listen to the 1 star reviews.

### 1/5 — Definitely Nothing like Apple carPlay

*2020-06-14, version 2.11.2.7*

I went from a Cadillac to a BMW to a 2019 Discovery. I contemplated between this discovery and a Cadillac XT5. Now that I’ve bought the discovery I can honestly say, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! What a complete disappointment! The APPs LR has allotted for car play are about 7-10 years outdated. SO WISH I would of gone with Cadillac. Comfort in a vehicle is huge...MUSIC is one of those comforts! Just not happening in this vehicle. I will not be recommending a LR to future people (and believe me, the connections are endless) until something like Apple CarPlay is available for LR.

### 1/5 — Terrible App for my wonderful Car

*2020-03-23, version 2.11.2.7*

I recently purchased a pre-owned $40K Range Rover Evoque and guess what, this is the only app I can use with the OEM radio and navigation system fitted on this vehicle. 
I moved from having a car with Apple CarPlay which most cars have now, even cheaper cars, to a very outdated entertainment system with extremely limited and basic Apps to use. Also, this App has to remain open and running while connected so basically, you can’t touch your iPhone while using this App. You can’t text, use basic stuff these days such as Waze, WhatsApp, text messages, Zoom, emails, nothing! This app is totally worthless. The only associated app I saw that I liked required a $100 download and a monthly subscription and I wasn’t even sure if it works. 
Very limited App to the current day technology. I think LR is very behind in this matter. I know I don’t have a $100K car but still, I decided to move to a Range Rover because of the always high end features and this was a HUGE disappointment.

### 1/5 — I Don’t Get It?!

*2019-12-11, version 2.11.2.7*

I don’t get it? Am I missing something? This is compatible with the least used apps on the planet. Why no iTunes? No Pandora! My 2002 Onkyo Receiver has Pandora. Why no Alexa integration? If you search for vehicles compatible with Alexa, Land Rover is the only high-end model not listed. Kia has Alexa integration... Kia! I don’t know what you spent on development for this app, but it was a total waste of time, resources and funds.

### 1/5 — Seriously???

*2019-11-15, version 2.11.2.7*

What a P.OS! I paid 145k for a LWB fully loaded RR and this is the kind of technology we get.  How hard is it to develop an app that wirelessly connects and utilize useful apps!  My f-$&ing 8 year old daughter can build an app better than this. Waste if time and space and obviously you don’t care because after reading all these other reviews dating back 2 years nothing has been done. Build a beautiful car and have sh&tty technology doesn’t cut it.

## Frequently asked questions about Land Rover InControl Apps

### What does Land Rover InControl Apps do?

Land Rover InControl Apps allows you to use vehicle-optimized smartphone applications directly on your car's touch screen. It connects your smartphone via a USB cable to a dedicated port, mirroring the familiar look and feel of your apps on the vehicle's display.

### What kind of apps can I use with Land Rover InControl Apps?

You can use approved vehicle-optimized apps such as Contacts, Calendar, and Music Player. The system is designed to become compatible with more third-party vehicle-optimized apps over time, offering a continually updated selection.

### Is Land Rover InControl Apps free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees for using the core functionality of connecting and utilizing compatible apps.

### What are the compatibility requirements for Land Rover InControl Apps?

You need a Land Rover vehicle equipped with the InControl Apps USB port and a compatible smartphone. The app connects via a USB cable, and your smartphone will also be charged during the connection.

### What are the main benefits of using Land Rover InControl Apps?

The primary benefit is the seamless integration of your smartphone apps into the vehicle's infotainment system, providing a familiar interface on the larger touch screen. It also keeps your phone charged while connected and offers access to a growing library of optimized applications.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.17.7.46 — 2023-04-26

- General bug fixes

### 2.11.2.7 — 2019-10-11

- iOS13 Fixes for main launcher & virtual applications (Calendar, Contacts, Music)
- General bug fixes

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