OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl vs CE Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
CE Smart
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set schedules, and automate your home with voice commands. Easily share control with family members for a connected living experience.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Automated scheduling and timers
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device setup
- Custom automations and scenes
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CE Smart, CE Smart Home, Smart Living, Wi-Fi Connected Devices, Remote Control 1. Remote Control: Turn devices on/off from anywhere in the world with the mobile app 2. Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one app 3. Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts 4. Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off 5. Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members 6. Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app 7. Automations and Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CE Smart at 4.8 against OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's 1.5. CE Smart also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 8%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 85). OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's advantage is iOS requirement (11 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CE Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE Smart has 2.3K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 41% of CE Smart's.
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, CE Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl | CE Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (85 ratings) | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mitsubishi Motors Corporation | Charging Essentials |
Customer experience
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
CE Smart
User reviews
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
From 85 App Store ratingsWhat 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
CE Smart
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Efficient and reliable
- 🔌 Easy to set up and use
- 📊 Helpful energy monitoring
- 🔒 Secure and stable connection
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling and automation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and app crashes
- 🔧 Poor customer support and lack of troubleshooting
- 📱 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
- 🚫 Devices randomly going offline
- 🤔 Confusing setup and configuration
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
CE Smart
Reported bugs
5 issues- Widgets not working after iOS updates
- Unable to change device names or locations
- Alexa integration not functioning properly
- Scheduled timers and automations not reliable
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Export energy usage data
- Improved widget functionality
- Apple Watch app support
- Backup and restore device settings
- Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems
In-app purchases
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
No in-app purchases
CE Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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