# LoJack vs KeyConnect Digital Car Key

The clearest difference is ads: LoJack at none against KeyConnect Digital Car Key's shown. LoJack also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 18%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). KeyConnect Digital Car Key's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoJack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $129.99 per year and KeyConnect Digital Car Key sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LoJack holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91K and 91K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of LoJack's written reviews are positive against 18% of KeyConnect Digital Car Key's.

LoJack ships an update every 2 months, KeyConnect Digital Car Key monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoJack | KeyConnect Digital Car Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lojack/id1057745950/reviews)** | [4.5 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91K | **91K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 65 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Spireon, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/951094542) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### LoJack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lojack/id1057745950)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoJack Subscription One Year | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- App unable to locate vehicle
- Inconsistent data/location updates

**Requested features**

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


### KeyConnect Digital Car Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your vehicles remotely and securely. Lock/unlock doors, check real-time car status, store important documents, and track expenses. Offers GPS navigation and maintenance history for over 40 car makes.

**Highlights:** Remote lock and unlock, Real-time car status monitoring, GPS car locator, Digital document storage, Expense and maintenance tracking, Demo mode for feature exploration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Car Key Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Car Key Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly 54.99 | $54.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly 59.99 | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient app to manage multiple cars
- 🔍 Helpful features like locating car and checking status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work with many car models/brands
- 🤑 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Inaccurate data (mileage, tire pressure, etc.)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support and lack of response

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login/account issues prevent use of app

**Requested features**

- Add more car brand compatibility
- Offer free trial before paid subscription
- Improve accuracy of car data and status
- Provide better customer support and refund options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoJack free?

LoJack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KeyConnect Digital Car Key free?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LoJack or KeyConnect Digital Car Key?

LoJack is rated higher. LoJack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while KeyConnect Digital Car Key averages 4.5 from 91K ratings.

### Do LoJack or KeyConnect Digital Car Key have ads?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key shows ads; LoJack does not.

### Which is updated more often, LoJack or KeyConnect Digital Car Key?

LoJack ships an update every 2 months, and KeyConnect Digital Car Key monthly. Most recently, LoJack was updated on September 24, 2026 and KeyConnect Digital Car Key on September 24, 2026.

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