Comparison

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl vs MyStart Plus

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

Head to head
About

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

Control your Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remotely via your smartphone. Manage charging schedules, pre-heat or cool the cabin, locate your vehicle, and monitor its status. This app offers a unified and improved experience for managing your PHEV's features.

Highlights
  • Remote charging control
  • Pre-heating and cooling
  • Charging timer settings
  • Vehicle location lights
  • Vehicle status monitoring
  • Customizable schedules
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MITSUBISHI Remote Control allows you to customize your Outlander PHEV experience from your phone. When you connect to your PHEV’s wireless LAN, you can: - Charge your vehicle on a timer or on demand - Heat or cool your car before your drive - Set timers to ensure your PHEV charges completely and avoid peak rate hours - Turn on your headlights or parking lights to help locate your vehicle - Check your vehicle status The MITSUBISHI Remote Control lets you view all vehicle settings in an intuitive dashboard. Manage timer settings for charging and climate control, monitor battery status and performance, and set customized weekly schedules to reflect your lifestyle, directly from your connected device. Please note: Your Outlander PHEV communicates with this app exclusively via Wireless LAN, not by cellular technology. Wireless LAN communication can be hindered by distance, radio waves, or physical barriers. MITSUBISHI Remote Control is a renewed and unified experience combining and replacing the prior “OUTLANDER PHEV”, “OUTLANDER PHEV I” applications. This app is intended to provide the same functionality (and more) in an improved user interface. For users of the earlier applications: - “OUTLANDER PHEV” : If you are using this app, you may need to contact the nearest Authorized Mitsubishi Dealership to implement the service campaign of the security upgrade. - “OUTLANDER PHEV I” : Please download this new MITSUBISHI Remote Control app and re-register. For Troubleshooting and our FAQ, please visit our MITSUBISHI Remote Control website here: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/products/outlander_phev/app/remote/jizen.html

About

MyStart Plus

Control your vehicle remotely from anywhere in the world. Manage door locks, start or stop the engine, and track its location. Requires specific hardware installation and an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Keyless entry
  • Trunk release
  • Motorized liftgate control
  • Security system arm/disarm
  • GPS location tracking
  • Push notifications
Features
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MyStart Plus™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- 
 MyStart Plus™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete telematics system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Using the MyStart Plus™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote start or Stop your engine and even find your current vehicle’s location. PROFESSIONNAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use MyStart Plus™ on your vehicle, a MyStart Plus™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized MyStart Plus™ retailer, visit https://mystartplus.com/find-a-dealer.html INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED In order to use the MyStart Plus™ App, it will require a connection to the internet via cellular or WiFi. OPERATING NETWORK 900 MHz wireless network. The system is being operated using the Otodata Wireless Network, which currently covers a a vast territory in Quebec and Ontario. You will be surprised by how fast the system works compared to traditional remote key fob or cellular based car starters. KEY FEATURES • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • GPS position* • Push notifications for remote starter trouble codes • Push notifications for security alerts • Low battery condition alerts • Current vehicle status, Battery level • Vehicle image selection • PIN Code feature to prevent unauthorized access to the application control screen • Multiple vehicles and users. • 900 MHz wireless network. The system is being operated using the Otodata Wireless Network, which currently covers a a vast territory in Quebec and Ontario.
 *GPS5040 Unit is required for GPS location. REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY MyStart Plus™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx • ADS-AL-CA • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 (adapter required) AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One POLARSTART • PRS-13 • PRS-16 STANDALONE MODE • A GPS-5040 unit can be used as a standalone device only to get GPS locate functions. For more details on which product is compatible with MyStart Plus™, visit https://mystartplus.com/find-a-dealer.html 
 APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the "Help section" inside our App for a detailed Owners Guide. SUPPORT URL https://mystartplus.com/support/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright MyStart Plus™   2020 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl4 screens
MyStart Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl at 1.5 against MyStart Plus's 1.0. OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 1). MyStart Plus's advantage is review sentiment (16% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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

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

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 16% of MyStart Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, MyStart Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl versus MyStart Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOUTLANDER PHEV Remote CtrlMyStart Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (85 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews16.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS119.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB148 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMitsubishi Motors CorporationDistribution Automobilite Inc

Customer experience

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

All ratings85 ratings
Positive11.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.9%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative87.8%

MyStart Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative74.2%

Bugs and requests

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or fails to connect
  • Inconsistent performance after OS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve WiFi connectivity and range
  • Add more functionality like remote start, battery status, etc.
  • Make the app more user-friendly and intuitive
  • Support for newer car models

MyStart Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

No in-app purchases

None

MyStart Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl free?
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyStart Plus free?
MyStart Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or MyStart Plus?
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl is rated higher. OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl averages 1.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while MyStart Plus averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or MyStart Plus have ads?
Neither OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl nor MyStart Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or MyStart Plus?
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, and MyStart Plus every 2 months. Most recently, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl was updated on August 25, 2026 and MyStart Plus on June 10, 2026.

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