Comparison

Land Rover Remote vs Virtual Helpdesk

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

Virtual Helpdesk

Features
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Streamline your field service operations with Virtual Helpdesk, the comprehensive mobile solution for technicians and service professionals. Manage your entire workflow from job acceptance to completion, all from your mobile device. Key Features: Job Management - Accept, view, and track service requests with real-time updates Attendance Tracking - Clock in/out for jobs with GPS location verification Job Completion - Mark tasks complete with detailed notes and photos PPM Recording - Log planned preventive maintenance visits with comprehensive reporting Offline Capability - Continue working even without internet connection Customer Communication - Send updates and completion notifications directly to clients Photo Documentation - Capture before/after images and equipment photos Perfect For: HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, facility maintenance teams, equipment service providers, and any field service organization looking to digitize their operations. Benefits: Eliminate paperwork, reduce administrative overhead, improve job tracking accuracy, enhance customer satisfaction with real-time updates, and gain valuable insights through detailed service history and reporting. Transform your field service operations with Virtual Helpdesk - where efficiency meets reliability. Requires account setup with your service organisation

Screenshots

Land Rover Remote4 screens
Virtual Helpdesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Land Rover Remote and Virtual Helpdesk are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Land Rover Remote versus Virtual Helpdesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand Rover RemoteVirtual Helpdesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings47K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLand RoverVirtual Helpdesk Limited

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

Virtual Helpdesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Land Rover Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Helpdesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Rover Remote free?
Land Rover Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Helpdesk free?
Virtual Helpdesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Land Rover Remote or Virtual Helpdesk have ads?
Neither Land Rover Remote nor Virtual Helpdesk shows ads.

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