Comparison

Land Rover Remote vs Smart Charge

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

Head to head
About

Land Rover Remote

Stay connected to your vehicle remotely for enhanced security and comfort. Prepare for trips, locate your car, and manage settings like temperature and door locks. Plan journeys and access vehicle information from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle location
  • Check fuel range and alerts
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Remote climate control
  • Journey planning
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Beep and flash functionality
Features
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The Land Rover Remote App keeps you in touch with your Land Rover when you're not in your vehicle, delivering greater control than ever before over security and comfort settings. The App's enhanced features, improved functionality and intuitive interface affords peace of mind, more efficient journey planning and greater well-being for you and your passengers. Use the App to remotely: - Prepare for a trip by checking fuel range and dashboard alerts - Locate your vehicle on a map and get walking directions to it - Check if doors or windows are open - View journey information - In the event of a breakdown, request Optimized Land Rover Assistance - Plan future journeys and sync with your vehicle* - Connect your favorite music and lifestyle applications to your InControl account for use in vehicle.* For vehicles with InControl Remote Premium, the following additional features are available: - Check on your vehicle security status and lock/unlock your vehicle if required - Cool or heat your vehicle to the desired temperature prior to your journey* - Locate your vehicle in a crowded car park with 'beep and flash' functionality. *Availability and function depending on vehicle capability, software and market. Download the Land Rover InControl Remote App and then log in using your Land Rover InControl username and password to connect to your vehicle. This App requires subscription to one of the following packages fitted to the vehicle: - InControl Protect - InControl Remote - InControl Remote Premium. For further information, including which models Land Rover InControl is available on, visit www.landroverincontrol.com For technical assistance, visit the owner's section of www.landrover.com. IMPORTANT: ONLY JAGUAR/LAND ROVER OFFICIAL APPS MAY BE USED TO ACCESS YOUR VEHICLE OR ITS FUNCTIONS. Official Apps are recognizable as originating from "Jaguar Limited" or "Land Rover" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "Jaguar Land Rover Limited." Unofficial apps are not endorsed in any way by Jaguar Land Rover Limited. We have no control or responsibility over them. Use of unofficial apps may cause security risks or other harm to the vehicle and its functions. JLR will not be responsible under vehicle warranty or in any manner for any loss or damage you suffer resulting from the use of unofficial apps. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Smart Charge

This app helps electric vehicle owners find and manage charging stations. It categorizes stations as public, semi-public, or private, catering to various user needs and access levels.

Highlights
  • Find public charging stations
  • Manage semi-public charging
  • Access private charging
  • Supports various station types
  • EV charging network information
Features
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Smart Charge supports three types of charging stations: Public: Charging stations that can be viewed and used by any EV drivers based on the EV charging network agreement. E.g: Municipalities, Retailers, Restaurant, Hotels… Semi-Public: Group of charging stations that can be used by a limited group of EV drivers. E.g. Companies with employees, Apartment with shared charging stations. Private: Charging stations that can only be used by one EV Driver. E.g. Tenant or Landlord which use a shared parking environment with specific parking space. https://www.smart-charge.com.au

Screenshots

Land Rover Remote4 screens
Smart Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Charge at free against Land Rover Remote's subscription. Land Rover Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Land Rover Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Charge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Land Rover Remote versus Smart Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand Rover RemoteSmart Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (48K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLand RoverSaascharge Inc

Customer experience

Land Rover Remote

All ratings47,633 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,878 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative57.0%

Smart Charge

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Land Rover Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or fails to connect
  • Inaccurate vehicle status reporting
  • Issues with remote start and locking/unlocking
  • Account/vehicle registration problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control heated seats and steering wheel
  • Scheduled remote start
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to close windows remotely

Smart Charge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Land Rover Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Rover Remote free?
Land Rover Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Charge free?
Smart Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Land Rover Remote or Smart Charge have ads?
Neither Land Rover Remote nor Smart Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Land Rover Remote or Smart Charge?
Land Rover Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Charge every 2 months. Most recently, Land Rover Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Charge on November 3, 2026.

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