Comparison

Toyota vs Lexus

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

Head to head
About

Toyota

Manage your vehicle remotely, schedule service, and access navigation and safety features. Stay connected to your car for convenience, safety, and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Service scheduling and vehicle health tracking
  • Cloud navigation and voice commands
  • Roadside assistance support
  • Access owner's manuals and warranty guides
Features
Currently charting
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Toyota App. The Toyota app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Toyota like never before. Key Connected Services Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Toyota Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Toyota. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Toyota for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides (2) Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Toyota models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving available through the Toyota app. (1) Toyota Connected Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Connected Services will not work, and Toyota will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Toyota app and acceptance of the Connected Services Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico: https://www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/privacyvts/pdf/connected-services-terms-use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Toyota Connected Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see https://www.toyota.com/support/privacy-notice/ For Mexico: Privacy Notice: https://toyota.mx/conoce-toyota/tecnologia-toyota/connected-services/avisodeprivacidad/en Terms & Conditions: https://toyota.mx/conoce-toyota/tecnologia-toyota/connected-services/terminosycondiciones/en (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).

About

Lexus

Manage your Lexus vehicle remotely with this app. Start your engine, lock doors, schedule service, and access navigation and roadside assistance. Stay connected to your car for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Service scheduling and health tracking
  • Cloud-based navigation
  • Roadside assistance support
  • Digital owner's manuals
Features
Currently charting
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Lexus App. The Lexus app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Lexus like never before. Key Lexus Interface Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Lexus Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Lexus. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Lexus for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Lexus models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving, available through the Lexus app. (1) Lexus Interface Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Lexus Interface Services will not work, and Lexus will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Lexus app and acceptance of the Lexus Interface Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico: https://www.lexus.com/privacyvts/images/doc/Lexus%20-%20Connected%20Services%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Lexus Interface Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see Your Privacy Rights | Lexus.com For México: Privacy Notice: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[aviso_de_privacidad_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true Terms & Conditions: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[terminos_y_condiciones_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).

Screenshots

Toyota4 screens
Lexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lexus at free against Toyota's free with in-app purchases. Toyota's advantage is chart position (#15 vs #130). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Toyota against 4.9 for Lexus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 882K and 329K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Toyota's written reviews are positive against 46% of Lexus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Toyota versus Lexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToyotaLexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (882K ratings)4.9 (329K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings882K — better329K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#15 — better#130
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size623 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Customer experience

Toyota

All ratings882,126 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews5,836 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative50.3%

Lexus

All ratings329,372 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,924 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral12.4%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

Toyota

From 882K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and lock/unlock features
  • 👍 Convenient app for vehicle information
  • 👍 Useful notifications (e.g., doors unlocked)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Subscription fees for basic features
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and response times
  • 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface

Lexus

From 329K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great EV
  • 👍 Helpful app features
  • 👍 Wonderful car for senior woman
  • 👍 Happy with new Lexus and app
  • 👍 App finally working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hard to purchase EV
  • 🐛 Needs work
  • 🐛 Slow to activate features
  • 🐛 Unintuitive layout
  • 🐛 Useless features

Bugs and requests

Toyota

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent tire pressure monitoring
  • Incorrect vehicle status updates
  • Inability to uninstall or reset the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and edit charging schedules
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • More customization options for notifications
  • Improved remote climate control functionality

Lexus

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App logging out frequently
  • Remote start and unlock features not working consistently
  • Vehicle status information not updating accurately
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Connectivity issues between app and vehicle
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  • Incompatibility with older vehicles

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow setting temperature through app
  • Ability to control climate, windows, moonroof through app
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital key
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve app responsiveness and reliability
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  • Provide better notifications and alerts
  • Integrate with Apple Widgets
  • Allow remote control of more vehicle functions

In-app purchases

None

Toyota

No in-app purchases

None

Lexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toyota free?
Toyota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexus free?
Lexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toyota or Lexus?
Lexus is rated higher. Toyota averages 4.8 out of 5 from 882K ratings, while Lexus averages 4.9 from 329K ratings.
Do Toyota or Lexus have ads?
Neither Toyota nor Lexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toyota or Lexus?
Toyota ships an update monthly, and Lexus monthly. Most recently, Toyota was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lexus on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Toyota or Lexus?
Toyota currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Lexus at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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