MySubaru vs PKB
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.
PKB
Report local issues like potholes and graffiti directly to your city government. This app allows for quick and efficient submission of problems, helping to improve your community.
- Report potholes
- Report graffiti
- Submit neighborhood issues
- Direct city reporting
- Fast issue submission
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See a pothole that needs filling? Graffiti making a mess of your neighborhood? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with PKB-Connect!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MySubaru at every 5 weeks against PKB's every 7 months. MySubaru also leads on ratings volume (331K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PKB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySubaru has 331K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, PKB every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySubaru | PKB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (331K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 331K — better | 1 |
| 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subaru of America | City of Parkersburg |
Customer experience
MySubaru
PKB
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.)
PKB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySubaru
No in-app purchases
PKB
No in-app purchases
