Polestar vs M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polestar
Manage your vehicle remotely, controlling climate, locks, and charging status. Access your owner's manual, book service, and stay updated on car software and news. Get support through live chat and FAQs.
- Remote climate control
- Door lock management
- Car location tracking
- Battery and charging status
- Software update notifications
- Owner's manual access
- Service booking
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Control your car Use the app to control in-car climate, door locks, locate your car, see battery and charging status, and keep track of software installations. Manage your car Get an in-depth overview of your car. Read the owner's manual, connect to your car, manage users and book service appointments. Stay up to date Get regular updates regarding your car and its software, or dive deeper into the world of Polestar through our news articles. Always supported Reach out to our support team, engage in live chats with our experts, and consult our FAQ section for assistance. Manage your experience View and manage your orders and Polestar ID, visit the car configurator and extras shop, and adjust app settings.
M
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A system that remains easy to understand in daily life. Attain intuitive control over your smart home functionalities, both from inside your home and abroad. Since great smart home technology is not about complexity. It is about clarity, clean integration and a control concept that makes sense immediately. From controlling your lights, heating/cooling, shading, music and more, our state-of-the-art smart home system will be the upgrade your home deserves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Polestar at every 3 weeks against M's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Polestar ships an update every 3 weeks, M every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polestar | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polestar | m-smartsolutions gmbh |
Bugs and requests
Polestar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Location data issues
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions
- Frequent errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Remote trunk/frunk access
- Adjustable climate control settings
- Charging status notifications
- Apple Watch app
- Integrations with iOS features (widgets, Siri)
M
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polestar
No in-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases
