Polestar vs GoSmooth3
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.
GoSmooth3
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Drive smarter. Drive smoother. The first consumer-friendly version of GoSmooth is here — simple to use, intuitive, and packed with exactly the information you need to drive safer, more comfortably, and more energy-efficiently. GoSmooth analyzes your driving behavior, evaluates every maneuver, and scores your driving skills in real time. Challenge yourself to achieve a high GoSmooth Score, reduce your energy costs, and see how your driving compares with your friends. Smooth driving isn’t just smarter — it’s more fun.
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Verdict
Polestar and GoSmooth3 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
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, GoSmooth3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polestar | GoSmooth3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Polestar | Ralfnun Tschanun |
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)
GoSmooth3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polestar
No in-app purchases
GoSmooth3
No in-app purchases
