Comparison

MySubaru vs LoJack

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

Head to head
About

MySubaru

This app connects you to your Subaru, offering remote control features like starting the engine and locking doors. It also provides convenient service scheduling and access to 24/7 roadside assistance, putting your vehicle's functions at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Remote start, unlock, and lock
  • Service appointment scheduling
  • Digital service history
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Monitor authorized drivers
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
Currently charting
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The MySubaru app seamlessly connects you to your Subaru. Enjoy remote start, unlock/lock, service scheduler, digital history, and 24/7 roadside assistance. And now, MySubaru is available on your Apple Watch! Whether it's starting your vehicle and controlling the car's temperature remotely, scheduling a service appointment, or monitoring authorized drivers, the MySubaru app puts the power of your Subaru at your fingertips. With MySubaru, you can connect to convenience and safety. We have a suite of services that include: •Remote Features •Service Features •Safety and Security Features Download the app and learn how Subaru puts control at your fingertips! *Subaru owners must have an active MySubaru Connected Services subscription to access remote services. *Remote Engine Start is available on keyless access with push button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on vehicles with keyless access with push button start and automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. *Service Scheduler function is not available for all Subaru retailers. *24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty and after 3 years with a gold package.

About

LoJack

Enhance vehicle safety with real-time GPS tracking and recovery services. Receive alerts for speed, battery status, and GeoFence boundary crossings. Monitor multiple vehicles and stay informed about potential safety recalls.

Highlights
  • Real-Time GPS Tracking
  • Stolen Vehicle Recovery
  • Speed Alerts
  • Low Battery Alerts
  • GeoFences
  • Multi-Vehicle Support
  • Vehicle Recalls
Features
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LoJack helps keep you and your loved ones safe behind the wheel. Get speed, low battery, and GeoFence entry / exit alerts, all from the convenience of your phone. Find and recover your car using real-time GPS tracking. Key Features: • Real-Time GPS Tracking – Know where your vehicle is at all times • Stolen Vehicle Recovery – Contact our concierge service 24x7. We will work with law enforcement directly to recover your vehicle. • Track My SVR – Create a live tracking link you can share with authorized law enforcement officers. This link allows viewers to see your vehicle’s movement updates as they happen. • Speed Alerts – Set a speed limit and get notified when car exceeds a designated safe speed. Great for helping new drivers be safe. • Low Battery Alerts – Monitor battery status to proactively avoid being stranded • GeoFences – Set up a location boundary and receive an alert when the GeoFence is crossed • Multi-Vehicle Support – For LoJack families with multiple connected LoJack vehicles, you can add up to five vehicles in one account. • Vehicle Recalls - LoJack will alert you regarding any potential safety recalls on your vehicle. RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: Eligible LoJack subscribers will have the option to renew their LoJack subscription from within the LoJack app. Not all subscribers will have this option. Renewing LoJack continues access to our current feature set and access to future updates from LoJack. All subscriptions are paid in full for 12 months and set to renew annually. PAYMENT AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERMS: IF YOU RENEW TO THE LOJACK VIA THIS APP, PAYMENT WILL BE CHARGED BY APPLE TO YOUR APPLE ID ACCOUNT AT CONFIRMATION OF PURCHASE. YOUR APPLE ID ACCOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED FOR RENEWAL AT THE APPLICABLE RATE SHOWN TO YOU AT THE TIME OF SUBSCRIPTION EVERY CALENDAR MONTH (FOR MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS) OR EVERY YEAR (FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS) WITHIN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CURRENT BILLING PERIOD. YOU WILL BE CHARGED IN ADVANCE. YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW EACH MONTH OR YEAR UNLESS IT IS CANCELED AT LEAST 24-HOURS BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT PERIOD. TO CANCEL, PLEASE TURN OFF AUTO-RENEW AT LEAST 24-HOURS BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT PERIOD. YOU CAN TURN OFF AUTO-RENEW AT ANY TIME FROM YOUR ITUNES ACCOUNT SETTINGS. CANCELATION TAKES EFFECT AT THE END OF THE CURRENT BILLING PERIOD. BY DOWNLOADING THE LOJACK APP, you agree to: • The automatic renewal terms stated above. • LoJack by Spireon’s Privacy Policy: http://www.spireon.com/privacy-policy/ • LoJack by Spireon’s Terms of Use: https://www.spireon.com/terms-of-use/ • Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

MySubaru4 screens
LoJack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySubaru at none against LoJack's 1. MySubaru also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked) and ratings volume (327K vs 91K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. LoJack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $129.99 per year. MySubaru asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MySubaru against 4.9 for LoJack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 327K and 91K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of MySubaru's written reviews are positive against 46% of LoJack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, LoJack every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MySubaru versus LoJack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySubaruLoJack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (327K ratings)4.9 (91K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews — better46.4% of reviews
Number of ratings327K — better91K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB65 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSubaru of AmericaSpireon, Inc

Customer experience

MySubaru

All ratings327,264 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews1,078 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative33.9%

LoJack

All ratings79,938 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative47.6%

User reviews

MySubaru

From 327K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote start and lock/unlock features
  • 🚀 Useful vehicle diagnostics and maintenance reminders
  • 💡 Ability to schedule service appointments through the app
  • 🔒 Secure access with biometrics or PIN
  • 👍 Helpful in emergencies (e.g. unlocking car when keys are locked inside)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login/connection issues, app crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Short remote start duration (only 10-20 minutes)
  • 👎 Complicated interface, difficult to customize settings
  • 🚫 Missing key features like remote window/sunroof control
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost for limited functionality

LoJack

From 91K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Tracks vehicle location
  • 🔒 Helps recover stolen vehicles
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind
  • 🚗 Useful for monitoring teen drivers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🔋 Drains vehicle battery
  • 🤔 Difficult to use/configure
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

MySubaru

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • App not remembering login credentials
  • Preset climate controls not working as expected
  • Unreliable location tracking and vehicle finder

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer remote start duration (e.g. 30-60 minutes)
  • Ability to control more vehicle features (heated seats, steering wheel, etc.)
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Simpler, more intuitive interface
  • Ability to view current vehicle status (locks, windows, etc.)

LoJack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App unable to locate vehicle
  • Inconsistent data/location updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to update account information
  • Option to remove dealer notifications
  • Downloadable trip/mileage reports
  • More customizable geofencing

In-app purchases

None

MySubaru

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LoJack

Subscriptions1
  • LoJack Subscription One Year$129.991 Year

Questions

Is MySubaru free?
MySubaru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoJack free?
LoJack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySubaru or LoJack?
LoJack is rated higher. MySubaru averages 4.8 out of 5 from 327K ratings, while LoJack averages 4.9 from 91K ratings.
Do MySubaru or LoJack have ads?
Neither MySubaru nor LoJack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySubaru or LoJack?
MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, and LoJack every 2 months. Most recently, MySubaru was updated on September 24, 2026 and LoJack on September 24, 2026.

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