Comparison

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl vs Weiser Premis Smart Lock

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

Weiser Premis Smart Lock

Control your smart lock remotely and manage user access. Integrate with Apple HomeKit for voice commands via Siri and monitor lock activity from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Siri Voice Control
  • Remote Access
  • Lock Monitoring
  • User Code Management
  • Scheduled Access
Features
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Download the Premis app for use with the Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, made by Weiser. This app will guide you through the installation, set up, and overall customization of your Premis Smart Lock. This lock and app will work with the Apple HomeKit platform so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to control and manage your lock! • Siri® Voice Control – Lock and unlock your door using Siri voice commands. For example, “Siri unlock my front door.” • Remote Access – Control and monitor lock status from anywhere using the Premis app and Apple TV®. • Lock Monitoring – View lock activity, history, and status notifications when lock is used via the Premis App • User Code Management – Easily send, add, delete, or disable user codes. Schedule access for certain times/days.

Screenshots

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl4 screens
Weiser Premis Smart Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl at every 3 months against Weiser Premis Smart Lock's every 35 months. OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.5 for OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl against 1.5 for Weiser Premis Smart Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl has 85 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 3% of Weiser Premis Smart Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, Weiser Premis Smart Lock every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl versus Weiser Premis Smart Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOUTLANDER PHEV Remote CtrlWeiser Premis Smart Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (85 ratings)1.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitsubishi Motors CorporationWeiser Lock Corporation

Customer experience

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

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

Weiser Premis Smart Lock

All ratings14 ratings
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative93.9%

User reviews

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

From 85 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful for remote climate control
  • 👍 Works well for some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 💡 Limited functionality compared to expectations
  • 🔌 Weak WiFi range, requires being near the car
  • 🤔 Difficult to set up and use
  • ❌ Doesn't work with newer car models

Weiser Premis Smart Lock

From 14 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 👍 Looks great
  • 👍 Good HomeKit integration (for some)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly goes offline
  • 🐛 Impossible to use
  • 🐛 Does not work with latest iOS
  • 🐛 Wifi issues
  • 🐛 Not working reliably

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

Weiser Premis Smart Lock

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Constantly goes offline
  • App crashes
  • Lock unavailable
  • Wifi issues
  • Remote access not working
Show 16 more
  • Battery drain
  • App not connecting
  • Lock not detected
  • Random connection failures
  • Notifications not working
  • Cannot lock door
  • Losing locks
  • Device pairing issues
  • User invitation failure
  • Low battery readings inaccurate
  • Remote connection lost
  • Cloud sync errors
  • Touchscreen malfunctions
  • App resets settings
  • Incompatibility with iOS versions (13, 15, 16, 26)
  • HomeKit integration problems

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update app for latest iOS versions
  • Improve remote access reliability
  • Fix HomeKit integration issues
  • Provide timely app and firmware updates
  • Improve battery life alerts
Show 4 more
  • Allow sharing devices with multiple users
  • Update app for iPhone X screen size
  • Add new features
  • Fix the ability to switch homes on iOS 13

In-app purchases

None

OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl

No in-app purchases

None

Weiser Premis Smart Lock

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 Weiser Premis Smart Lock free?
Weiser Premis Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or Weiser Premis Smart Lock?
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl and Weiser Premis Smart Lock are both rated 1.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 85 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or Weiser Premis Smart Lock have ads?
Neither OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl nor Weiser Premis Smart Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl or Weiser Premis Smart Lock?
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, and Weiser Premis Smart Lock every 35 months. Most recently, OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl was updated on September 30, 2026 and Weiser Premis Smart Lock on October 13, 2026.

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