Kia Access vs Checkii
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kia Access
This official app provides Kia owners with easy access to vehicle information, maintenance schedules, and payment details. For connected vehicles, it offers remote control features, health reports, and navigation assistance. Electric and plug-in hybrid owners can also manage charging and find stations.
- Owner's Manual and warranty information
- Vehicle payment details
- Maintenance milestone tracking
- Remote vehicle health reports
- Remote lock/unlock and find car
- Remote climate control
- EV charging station locator
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Kia Access is the official Kia America, Inc. owner’s app. Kia Access makes getting your vehicle information and services easier than ever. Gain all the benefits of the Kia Owner’s Portal, combined with many of the convenient, streamlined features of Kia Connect (formerly known as UVO link) (if equipped) [1] [2] [4] – right in the palm of your hand. Download the app to access: • Owner’s Manual, quick guides, videos, and warranty information • Vehicle payment information (if financed through Kia Motors Finance) • Information about maintenance milestones Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect may also have access to the following features: • Vehicle health reports [2] • Send locations to your vehicle’s navigation system [3] • Remotely lock/unlock doors and initiate horns & lights [2] • Remotely find your car [3] • Remotely set your car’s cabin temperature [4] Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles support special features, including: • Remotely check battery status and estimated driving range • Locate charging stations • Schedule charging times Get Kia Access today! Kia eServices users – Please use the Kia eServices app. Create an owner account directly from the app or go to: Kia.com/owners [1] Kia Connect is currently unavailable for Model Year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts. See Kia Connect Terms of Service for more information. [2] Features only available for vehicles equipped with Kia Connect. Determine Kia Connect availability for your vehicle by visiting: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ Vehicle health reports are not a substitute for regularly scheduled maintenance. Vehicle health reports check powertrain, chassis, and airbag systems, and require initial activation. See Owner’s Manual for details and maintenance schedule. [3] Vehicle must be equipped with Kia Connect and navigation [4] Some vehicles with Kia Connect may not support remote climate control (e.g., 2019 Optima LX). Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command Use of Kia Access is subject to agreement to the Kia Privacy Policy (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) and Terms of Service (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/terms-of-use). Kia Connect features require an active Kia Connect subscription; purchase/lease of certain new Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After the complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on the vehicle will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Contact Kia at 800-333-4KIA (4542) or https://customercare.kiausa.com for questions or help with enrollment. Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ or your authorized Kia dealer. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owner's Portal for updates on availability.
Checkii
Organize your daily tasks with a smart checklist app. Capture to-dos by typing, voice, or photo, and share them with friends and family. Build routines and turn a tablet into a shared family hub.
- Capture tasks via text, voice, or photo
- Suggested categories, priorities, and time estimates
- Daily task view and calendar planning
- Share checklists with friends and family
- Set up repeating tasks for routines
- Kiosk mode for tablet-based family hub
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A clearer day starts here. The groceries. The appointment. The thing you promised you’d do. Give it all a place with Checkii: a daily checklist that helps you get thoughts out of your head, make a plan and share the everyday with friends and family. CAPTURE IT YOUR WAY Type naturally, say what needs doing or start with a photo. Checkii turns your input into tasks with suggested categories, priorities and time estimates. Review what was added and adjust the details anytime. SEE TODAY CLEARLY Spend less time managing the list and more time living the day. See today’s tasks at a glance, check things off and plan ahead on the calendar. Keep someday ideas on the Backburner until you’re ready. MAKE PLANS TOGETHER Divide the errands, send a task to a friend or share a checklist with family. See who a task is from and who it’s assigned to. You choose who can see your checklists and add tasks. BUILD EVERYDAY ROUTINES Set up repeating tasks for the things that come around again, from watering plants to a weekly reset. MAKE A CHECKII HUB Your family’s hub. On the tablet you already own. Turn a compatible tablet into your Checkii hub with kiosk mode—no special hardware to buy. Bring permitted checklists together in a shared view of the day, while everyone keeps their own account. It's time to manage everything, one day at a time - for yourself, with your friends and family, and even a kiosk mode to turn any tablet or larger screen device into your Checkii hub. BRING YOUR ASSISTANT ALONG Connect a compatible AI assistant to your Checkii tasks on an eligible paid plan. Choose whether it can read or make changes, and disconnect anytime. An account is required. Free accounts can add tasks manually and check them off. Premium adds AI-assisted capture and other planning and sharing features. Available plans, pricing and subscription terms are shown before purchase. AI-assisted capture and connected assistants require an internet connection. Checkii is a product of Luctance, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checkii at 100% against Kia Access's 34%. Checkii also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kia Access's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (431K vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Checkii sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. Kia Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
Checkii holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kia Access has 431K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Kia Access's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkii's.
| Parameter | Kia Access | Checkii |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (431K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 431K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kia America, Inc. | Luctance, Inc. |
Customer experience
Kia Access
Checkii
Bugs and requests
Kia Access
Reported bugs
4 issues- Remote start not working as expected
- App logging users out frequently
- Incorrect vehicle status information
- Scheduled commands not executing properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to control heated/ventilated seats
- Customizable remote start duration
- Widget or Apple Watch app support
- More detailed vehicle diagnostics
Checkii
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kia Access
No in-app purchases
Checkii
- Checkii Premium Monthly$11.491 Month
- Checkii Premium Annual$124.991 Year
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