OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl vs Refoss
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
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refoss at 87% against OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's 8%. Refoss also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's advantage is iOS requirement (11 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Refoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 87% of Refoss's.
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 3 months, Refoss every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl | Refoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (85 ratings) | 4.5 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsubishi Motors Corporation | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED |
Customer experience
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
Refoss
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
Refoss
From 125 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Precise measurements
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Incorrect status reporting
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable door control
- 🐛 Confusing setup process
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
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
In-app purchases
OUTLANDER PHEV Remote Ctrl
No in-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
Questions
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