Comparison

My Bentley vs Jaguar Remote

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

Head to head
About

My Bentley

Enhance your driving experience with remote access to your vehicle. Monitor real-time information, track past activity, and remotely control features like cabin pre-conditioning and charging. Gain peace of mind with location tracking and alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle information
  • Observe past vehicle activity
  • Remote vehicle locking
  • Cabin pre-conditioning
  • Remote vehicle charging initiation
  • Vehicle location tracking
  • Alarm notifications
Features
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MY BENTLEY. ACCESS YOUR BENTLEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Welcome to the My Bentley app. As the first step in your connected car journey, My Bentley provides you with new levels of access to your vehicle, enhancing your driving experience. • Whether it is access to real time information about your vehicle, observing your vehicle’s past activity, or the peace of mind to check and lock your vehicle remotely, the My Bentley App provides you with access to a wide range of driver enhancing services. • Access to a variety of vehicle features from the convenience of the My Bentley App. Whether it be pre-conditioning your cabin or remotely initiating your vehicle charging before you depart, you can making sure your vehicle is ready whenever you are. • Put your mind at rest in the knowledge that you can observe your Bentley’s location and be notified of any triggered alarms from the comfort of the My Bentley App. The companion to your Bentley, heightening your driving experience. Please note: You must register for a My Bentley account to use the My Bentley Connected Services. The availability of services will vary, depending on the model and equipment of your Bentley. Only Bentley models from 2017 and beyond will be able to use the My Bentley Connected Services. My Bentley Connected Services require vehicle or handset cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal. Standard text and data rates apply. Always pay careful attention to the road and do not drive while distracted. My Bentley includes services that may collect location information. Limitations apply. Some of the functions are dependent on the integration of third-party providers and may not be available at any time, at the same quality and be available in every country. Additional licenses or accounts may be required to access all functions of the application; music services. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Jaguar Remote

Stay connected to your Jaguar remotely for enhanced control over security and comfort. Prepare for trips, locate your vehicle, and manage settings for a more efficient and comfortable journey.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle status checks
  • Vehicle location and navigation
  • Remote door and window status
  • Journey information viewing
  • Breakdown assistance request
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Remote climate control
Features
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The Jaguar Remote App keeps you in touch with your Jaguar when you're not in your vehicle, delivering greater control than ever before over security and comfort settings. The App's enhanced features, improved functionality and intuitive interface affords peace of mind, more efficient journey planning and greater well-being for you and your passengers. Use the App to remotely: - Prepare for a trip by checking fuel range and dashboard alerts - Locate your vehicle on a map and get walking directions to it - Check if doors or windows are open - View journey information - In the event of a breakdown, request Optimized Jaguar Assistance - Plan future journeys and sync with your vehicle* - Connect your favorite music and lifestyle applications to your InControl account for use in vehicle.* For vehicles with InControl Remote Premium, the following additional features are available: - Check on your vehicle security status and lock/unlock your vehicle if required - Cool or heat your vehicle to the desired temperature prior to your journey* - Locate your vehicle in a crowded car park with 'beep and flash' functionality. *Availability and function depending on vehicle capability, software and market. Download the Jaguar InControl Remote App and then log in using your Jaguar InControl username and password to connect to your vehicle. This App requires subscription to one of the following packages fitted to the vehicle: - InControl Protect - InControl Remote - InControl Remote Premium. For further information, including which models Jaguar InControl is available for, visit www.jaguarincontrol.com For technical assistance, visit the owner's section of www.jaguar.com. IMPORTANT: ONLY JAGUAR/LAND ROVER OFFICIAL APPS MAY BE USED TO ACCESS YOUR VEHICLE OR ITS FUNCTIONS. Official Apps are recognizable as originating from "Jaguar Limited" or "Land Rover" or "JLR-Jaguar" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "Jaguar Land Rover Limited." Unofficial apps are not endorsed in any way by Jaguar Land Rover Limited. We have no control or responsibility over them. Use of unofficial apps may cause security risks or other harm to the vehicle and its functions. JLR will not be responsible under vehicle warranty or in any manner for any loss or damage you suffer resulting from the use of unofficial apps. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

My Bentley4 screens
Jaguar Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jaguar Remote at 4.7 against My Bentley's 3.8. Jaguar Remote also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 190) and review sentiment (27% vs 8%). My Bentley's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jaguar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jaguar Remote has 8.8K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of My Bentley's written reviews are positive against 27% of Jaguar Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Bentley ships an update every 3 months, Jaguar Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Bentley versus Jaguar Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy BentleyJaguar Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (190 ratings)4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews27.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1908.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBentley Motors LtdJaguar Cars Limited

Customer experience

My Bentley

All ratings185 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative84.9%

Jaguar Remote

All ratings8,826 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews939 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative61.2%

User reviews

My Bentley

From 190 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Elegant and functional app
  • 👍 Intuitive car management
  • 🌟 Adds value to Bentley experience
  • 👍 Great interface

Room to improve

  • 😞 Inconsistent connection
  • 😞 App doesn't work
  • 😞 Outdated UI
  • 😞 Limited features
  • 😞 Poor user experience

Jaguar Remote

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote features
  • 👍 Helpful journey tracking
  • 🔒 Secure app access
  • 💡 Useful climate control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable remote start
  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
  • 🐛 Inaccurate vehicle status
  • 🔋 Expensive subscription
  • 👎 Lacking advanced features

Bugs and requests

My Bentley

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Climate control button not clickable on iOS
  • VIN validation issues
  • App disconnects continuously
  • App requires new vehicle details repeatedly
  • Screen too long on iPhone 13 Pro
Show 9 more
  • Postcode import error
  • App not staying on home page
  • App doesn't work after update
  • Black screen after update
  • Login issues / password not recognized
  • Unable to add car to app
  • Connection problems
  • Sign up and login functions seem reversed
  • Unable to sign up on iPhone

Requested features

9 requests
  • Remote start functionality
  • Driver profile settings configuration in app
  • In-app service appointment scheduling
  • Remote climate control (heating/AC)
  • Defrost windscreen remotely
Show 4 more
  • Korean language support
  • Ability to see outside cameras
  • Record journeys
  • Add second car functionality

Jaguar Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start failure
  • Incorrect vehicle location tracking
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Remote control of heated seats/steering wheel
  • Improved charging monitoring
  • Easier journey management

In-app purchases

None

My Bentley

No in-app purchases

None

Jaguar Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Bentley free?
My Bentley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jaguar Remote free?
Jaguar Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Bentley or Jaguar Remote?
Jaguar Remote is rated higher. My Bentley averages 3.8 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Jaguar Remote averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.
Do My Bentley or Jaguar Remote have ads?
Neither My Bentley nor Jaguar Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Bentley or Jaguar Remote?
My Bentley ships an update every 3 months, and Jaguar Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Bentley was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jaguar Remote on November 5, 2026.

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