Comparison

myVW vs Jeep®

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

Head to head
About

myVW

Manage your Volkswagen vehicle with connected services. Schedule maintenance, find dealers, and access remote features like starting the engine or locking doors. Subscription plans unlock advanced capabilities for newer models.

Highlights
  • Service scheduling
  • Dealer locator
  • View service history
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • EV charging control
  • Vehicle alerts
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to myVW, a drive-changing app with connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+. The myVW app enables access to essential tools for most model year 2020 or newer VW vehicles, including service scheduling, finding a preferred Volkswagen dealer, viewing service history⁵, and other owner resources. Plus, subscribe to connected vehicle services plans to get access to additional available features (depending on vehicle model and equipment), such as: • Remote start your engine¹ • Start and stop EV battery charging² • Remote lock or unlock your doors³ • Remote honk and flash² • Remotely access climate control for EVs² • Manage EV battery settings⁶ • View last parked location⁴ • Create vehicle alerts, including speed, curfew, valet and boundary alerts² • View fuel or EV battery status⁶ • Vehicle health reports⁷ • DriveView⁸ scores Use of the myVW app requires acceptance of myVW Terms of Service. Connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+ are available on most MY20 and newer vehicles and require an included or paid subscription, some of which may have their own terms and conditions. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your subscriptions. All connected vehicle services require the myVW app and myVW account, cellular connectivity, network compatible hardware, availability of vehicle GPS signal, and acceptance of myVW and myVW+ Terms of Service. Not all services and features are available on all vehicles and some features may require the most recent software update. Services depend on connection to and continued availability of 4G LTE cellular service, which is outside of Volkswagen’s control. Services are not guaranteed or warranted in the event of 4G LTE network shutdowns, obsolescence, or other unavailability of connectivity due to existing vehicle hardware or other factors. All services are subject to change, discontinuation, or cancellation without notice. Certain connected vehicle services may require additional payment for emergency or other third-party services rendered such as towing or ambulance transport services. Message and data rates may apply for app and web features. Connected vehicle services are not available on most MY20 Passat vehicles or rental fleet vehicles. See Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and other important information at vw.com/connected. Always pay careful attention to the road and do not drive while distracted. ¹Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan and compatible factory-installed or dealer-installed remote start feature. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about the keyless ignition feature. Do not leave vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces, and consult local laws for any limitations on use. ²Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. ³Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about locking and unlocking your vehicle remotely. ⁴Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. Do not use feature to locate stolen vehicle. ⁵Service history is available as long as work was performed since January 2014 at a participating Volkswagen dealership. ⁶Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan. ⁷Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan. Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic information. Always consult owner's literature for maintenance guidelines and warnings. Vehicle Health Reports and Health Status may not be available on all EV models. ⁸Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan and enrollment in DriveView. Use of your vehicle by multiple drivers may impact your driving score. Always obey all speed and traffic laws.

About

Jeep®

Manage your Jeep vehicle's features and information remotely. Access your owner's manual, schedule service, and receive recall alerts. If equipped, you can remotely start, lock, or unlock your vehicle for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote start/stop vehicle
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Find dealer and schedule service
  • Access owner's manual
  • View service history
  • Recall alerts
Features
Currently charting
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Whether you’re out adventuring in your Jeep® vehicle, relaxing in the comfort of your home or just about anywhere else, the new Jeep® app lets you stay in touch and helps you stay in control of your vehicle like never before. Need to contact your dealer? No problem, simply use the My Dealer feature to find your preferred dealership’s address, schedule service appointments, or call them directly with the touch of a button. Easily access your vehicle’s info—including the owner’s manual, service history, and more—with the My Garage and Digital Glovebox features. And stay up to date on open recalls using the Recall Alert so you’re always one step ahead. If your vehicle is equipped, you can remotely start or stop your vehicle+, lock or unlock the doors and activate the horn or exterior lights. You now have access to more services than ever, ranging from entertainment to available Navigation, safety and security and more, all combining to provide new levels of convenience and the peace of mind you deserve. +You are responsible for using remote features in accordance with any laws, rules or ordinances in effect in your vehicle's location. You must have an active subscription to Jeep® Connect, SiriusXM Guardian™ or Uconnect Access in order to use remote services. See Terms of Service for service limitations. ©2021 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

Screenshots

myVW4 screens
Jeep®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jeep® at 14.0 against myVW's 17.5. 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 — 4.7 for myVW against 4.8 for Jeep®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297K and 117K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of myVW's written reviews are positive against 32% of Jeep®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myVW ships an update every 4 weeks, Jeep® monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
myVW versus Jeep®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVWJeep®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (297K ratings)4.8 (117K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews31.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings297K — better117K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#200#168 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolkswagen of America Inc.FCA US LLC

Customer experience

myVW

All ratings297,089 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2,011 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral14.4%
Negative60.1%

Jeep®

All ratings117,195 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,331 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative54.6%

User reviews

myVW

From 297K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful features like remote start, lock/unlock, and climate control
  • 🚀 Mostly functional and responsive
  • 📊 Provides vehicle status information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow response times for commands
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to other car apps
  • 🔔 Unreliable door/window status notifications
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface

Jeep®

From 117K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Basic features
  • 👍 Handy
  • 👍 Best vehicle experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Rarely works
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Doesn't update info
  • 🐛 Activation issues

Bugs and requests

myVW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect battery/range information
  • Charging status not updating properly
  • Siri integration not working as expected
  • Phantom unlock/open door notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
  • Scheduled remote start functionality
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Improved charge history and analytics
  • Dark mode option

Jeep®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to add vehicle
  • Incorrect mileage and fuel data
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Frequent login issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Climate control options
  • Ability to share vehicle with other users
  • More vehicle status information
  • Notifications for theft alarm
  • Widget with basic commands
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  • Ability to remove items from home screen

In-app purchases

None

myVW

No in-app purchases

None

Jeep®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myVW free?
myVW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jeep® free?
Jeep® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myVW or Jeep®?
Jeep® is rated higher. myVW averages 4.7 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Jeep® averages 4.8 from 117K ratings.
Do myVW or Jeep® have ads?
Neither myVW nor Jeep® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVW or Jeep®?
myVW ships an update every 4 weeks, and Jeep® monthly. Most recently, myVW was updated on September 27, 2026 and Jeep® on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, myVW or Jeep®?
myVW currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Jeep® at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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