Comparison

Waymo vs stayconnect® remote

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

Head to head
About

Waymo

Request autonomous rides in select territories with a fully electric fleet. Customize your journey with temperature and music controls, and enjoy a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation experience.

Highlights
  • Request autonomous rides
  • Ride scheduling
  • Customize ride temperature and music
  • Easy door unlock via Bluetooth
  • Share trip status
  • Multi-stop trips
  • All-electric fleet
Features
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Get there with The World’s Most Experienced Driver™ Waymo is on a mission to be the world’s most trusted driver, making it safer, more accessible, and more sustainable to get around—without the need for anyone in the driver’s seat. REQUEST AUTONOMOUS RIDES Ready to ride in any of our existing territories? Download the Waymo app and enter your destination to request your first ride. HOW IT WORKS Once requested, the Waymo car will pick you up from your current location; all you have to do is hop in, sit back, and buckle up. To begin your trip, tap “Start Ride” on the in-car passenger screen where you can also see what the Waymo Driver sees and contact Rider Support at any time. DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND Waymo offers the freedom of having a car to yourself without the stress of driving or parking. Day or night, you can request fully autonomous rides that are safe, clean, reliable, and customizable. Whether it’s picking the perfect temperature or streaming your favorite playlists, each ride empowers you to make it your own. MEET THE WORLD’S MOST EXPERIENCED DRIVER™ Waymo is The World’s Most Experienced Driver™ with millions of miles of experience and a proven safety track record. Every car in our all-electric fleet is operated by the Waymo Driver, an autonomous driving technology built with safety at heart. Its real-time visibility gives the Waymo Driver the capability to navigate and adapt with ease. Supported by a multilayered suite of sensors—including cameras, radar, and lidar—our systems maintain a constant 360°-view of the car’s surroundings ensuring road safety for all. YOUR RIDE, EVERY TIME. EXPLORE FEATURES Ride scheduling • Set pick up times up to one hour in advance and we’ll be there to get you. Pick the perfect vibe • Adjust temperature and select tunes all through the Waymo app or in-car screen display. Easy door unlock • Only you can unlock your ride—use Bluetooth to unlock your ride automatically as soon as you’re near. Adjust settings via the My Car Tab in the Waymo app. Share your trip • Share live arrival times with friends and family while en route. Trunk space • Store your belongings with ample trunk space. Upon exiting the car, the trunk will automatically open to ensure nothing’s left behind. Multi-stop • Add multiple destinations to your ride anytime—up to 4 per trip. Or, pull over any time with the tap of a button using the Waymo app or in-car screen. Eco-friendly • Do right by the planet when you ride with our all-electric fleet. The Waymo app is available for download in: • Australia • Canada • France • Germany • Great Britain (UK) • India • Italy • Japan • Mexico • New Zealand • Poland • Singapore • United States of America

About

stayconnect® remote

Transform your smartphone into a remote control for your hotel room television. Easily power the TV on/off, adjust volume, and change channels using a simple pairing code. Available in thousands of hotels across North America.

Highlights
  • Control TV power
  • Adjust TV volume
  • Change TV channels
  • Browse channel lineup
  • Pair with hotel TV
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Pair your mobile device with your hotel room TV when you travel. Available at thousands of hotels across North America. By using the code found on your TV's interactive menu and connecting your device, you'll be able to: - Power the TV on and off - Control and mute the volume of the TV - Change channels and browse the TV lineup with the included channel list

Screenshots

Waymo4 screens
stayconnect® remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waymo at 83% against stayconnect® remote's 16%. Waymo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months). stayconnect® remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Waymo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waymo has 247K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Waymo's written reviews are positive against 16% of stayconnect® remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waymo ships an update fortnightly, stayconnect® remote every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Waymo versus stayconnect® remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaymostayconnect® remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (247K ratings) — better1.8 (124 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better15.6% of reviews
Number of ratings247K — better124
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaymo LLCSONIFI Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

Waymo

All ratings247,405 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews2,110 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative15.5%

stayconnect® remote

All ratings124 ratings
Positive16.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative79.0%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative78.8%

User reviews

Waymo

From 247K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth, safe, and efficient rides
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚗 Comfortable and clean vehicles
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 🎶 Music control in the car

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Limited service area
  • 🕰️ Longer wait times compared to other ride-sharing
  • 🚶‍♀️ Inconvenient pickup/drop-off locations
  • 🤖 Concerns about self-driving reliability
  • 📞 Poor customer service

stayconnect® remote

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🔒 Potential security/malware issues
  • 🔒 Misleading/false advertising
  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
  • 💡 Limited functionality - just a remote

Bugs and requests

Waymo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App login issues
  • Unreliable ride booking and cancellation
  • Unexpected route changes during rides

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand service area to more cities
  • Improve pickup/drop-off locations
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity for personal music
  • Provide option to contact support during rides

stayconnect® remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't connect or connect properly
  • Volume controls don't work as expected
  • App crashes or has other stability issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add casting/streaming capabilities
  • Improve overall functionality beyond just a remote
  • Provide better instructions and setup guidance

In-app purchases

None

Waymo

No in-app purchases

None

stayconnect® remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waymo free?
Waymo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is stayconnect® remote free?
stayconnect® remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waymo or stayconnect® remote?
Waymo is rated higher. Waymo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 247K ratings, while stayconnect® remote averages 1.8 from 124 ratings.
Do Waymo or stayconnect® remote have ads?
Neither Waymo nor stayconnect® remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waymo or stayconnect® remote?
Waymo ships an update fortnightly, and stayconnect® remote every 27 months. Most recently, Waymo was updated on September 25, 2026 and stayconnect® remote on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Waymo or stayconnect® remote?
Waymo currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and stayconnect® remote at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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