MySubaru vs Fix It! Lancaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote start, unlock, and lock
- Service appointment scheduling
- Digital service history
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Monitor authorized drivers
- Apple Watch integration
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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.
Fix It! Lancaster
Report service requests and track their resolution with the City of Lancaster government. Stay informed about city projects and learn more about your community. Receive status updates directly through the app.
- Report service requests
- Receive status updates
- Track request resolutions
- Learn about the city
- Get information on current projects
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Fix It! Lancaster is your connection to the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania government for service requests and more. Using this app you can report concerns, receive status updates, and track resolutions. You can also learn about our city and get information on current projects.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySubaru at 52% against Fix It! Lancaster's 0%. MySubaru also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Fix It! Lancaster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MySubaru holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySubaru has 330K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MySubaru's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fix It! Lancaster's.
MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, Fix It! Lancaster every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySubaru | Fix It! Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (330K ratings) — better | 4.0 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 330K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Subaru of America | City of Lancaster, PA |
Customer experience
MySubaru
Fix It! Lancaster
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.)
Fix It! Lancaster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySubaru
No in-app purchases
Fix It! Lancaster
No in-app purchases
