UltraSync + vs Jaguar Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UltraSync +
Control your home security and automation systems remotely. Manage devices like cameras, lights, thermostats, and door locks from anywhere. Automate actions based on your location and create custom schedules for enhanced safety and convenience.
- Remote security system control
- Live video monitoring
- Smart lighting control
- Door lock management
- Thermostat adjustment
- Location-based automation
- Customizable schedules and scenes
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Welcome to the Secure Smarthome! The UltraSync app enables remote control of Interlogix, UltraSecure products in homes and businesses. The UltraSync app provides real-time management of security and automation control systems from virtually anywhere. Optimize the safety, comfort and convenience of your UltraSecure products with UltraSync. Note: Functionality of this app requires compatible equipment and an UltraSync service plan. Available features vary based on system and service plan. Key Features: Security - Arm and disarm system - See if doors and windows are open - Monitor special areas such as a safes, liquor or medicine cabinets - Monitor property and safety of loved ones - Know when children get home from school or leave the home - Look in on pets during the day - Monitor history of users and events - View live video and event-triggered recorded clips from security cameras Lighting - Turn on, off and dim lights Geo Action - Automate actions on user's location events when leaving or entering the home or business* Door Locks - Lock and unlock Thermostat - Change the temperature and fan Video - Watch live-video and recorded clips Schedules and Scenes - Create scenes that are triggered by specified actions (i.e., When system is disarmed, turn on house lights) - Create schedules that limit system access (i.e., Housekeeper user account only active Monday - Friday from 8AM to 12PM) - Combine scenes and schedules for enhanced automation (i.e., Monday - Friday, after 10PM and before 6AM, when system is armed, lock doors, turn off lights and set thermostat to 70 degrees) Alerts - Receive Email notification of system alerts - Emergency alerts - Non-emergency Alerts * Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jaguar Remote at 4.7 against UltraSync +'s 2.3. Jaguar Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 58). 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.
Jaguar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jaguar Remote has 8.8K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of UltraSync +'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Jaguar Remote's.
UltraSync + ships an update every 4 months, Jaguar Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | UltraSync + | Jaguar Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (58 ratings) | 4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 8.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UHS Pty Ltd | Jaguar Cars Limited |
Customer experience
UltraSync +
Jaguar Remote
User reviews
UltraSync +
From 58 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works when set up correctly
- 👍 Useful for remote control
- 👍 Integrates cameras, alarms, Z-wave
- 👍 Automation is easy
- 👍 Reliable for some users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Outdated interface
Jaguar Remote
From 8.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
UltraSync +
Reported bugs
42 issues- Detectors not reconnecting after battery change
- Login failure state
- App crashes when alarm triggered
- Notifications for PIR sensor activation when alarm off
- "User logged in from another location" error
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- Persistent error message blocking login
- Too many login errors
- Failing to login on newer iPhones (iOS 17+)
- App unavailable to turn alarm off/reset
- "Too many login attempts try again later" message
- Notifications sometimes work, sometimes don't
- ComNav card unreliable, requires power cycling
- Latest firmware blocks local network access
- App updated, now not connecting to alarm system
- Update broke alarm access
- Impossible to configure after Wi-Fi change
- Session expired message on arm/disarm
- No push notifications for sensor activation
- "Too many username and pin failures" error
- Doorbell camera stops working, inconsistent motion detection
- No password reset for new iPhones
- No notifications for months
- App stopped working
- UI terrible, not supporting iPhone X
- GUI messed up on newer phones
- Camera inaccessible or slow
- No SMS notification for alarm, only email
- Error "Requested feature is not subscribed"
- Cannot reset password without installer
- Location services drain battery
- App crashes intermittently after firmware update
- Alexa menu item missing after update
- Motion detection definition not working on iPhone XR
- Doorbell sends two notifications
- Face ID lockout issue
- Tab bar icons jumbled on iPhone X/XS
- No indication of system communication
- Incompatible with mesh Wi-Fi networks
- Notification customization not working
- App stopped working with iOS 12 update
- Doesn't refer well on iPhone X
- Home screen doesn't match App Store screenshots
Requested features
14 requests- Add Siri/HomeKit/Google Home support
- Improve notification clarity and options
- Add a comprehensive help section
- Implement automatic session refresh
- Add quick actions to app icon
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- Provide camera snapshots on motion detection
- Allow default site selection
- Add schedule feature for unlocking
- Improve UI for newer devices
- Add Geo Fencing and arming reminders
- Integrate with Apple HomeKit
- Add Apple Watch app
- Support for Carrier COR thermostat
- Add Alexa support
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
UltraSync +
No in-app purchases
Jaguar Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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