# KeyConnect Digital Car Key vs APEX EV

The clearest difference is rating: KeyConnect Digital Car Key at 4.5 against APEX EV's 1.0. KeyConnect Digital Car Key also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 2) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). APEX EV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KeyConnect Digital Car Key sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. APEX EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

KeyConnect Digital Car Key holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeyConnect Digital Car Key has 93K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of KeyConnect Digital Car Key's written reviews are positive against 10% of APEX EV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KeyConnect Digital Car Key | APEX EV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-ev/id6467824613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 9.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 367 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) | [明鹏 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658512837) |

## What reviewers say

### KeyConnect Digital Car Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your vehicles remotely and securely. Lock/unlock doors, check real-time car status, store important documents, and track expenses. Offers GPS navigation and maintenance history for over 40 car makes.

**Highlights:** Remote lock and unlock, Real-time car status monitoring, GPS car locator, Digital document storage, Expense and maintenance tracking, Demo mode for feature exploration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Car Key Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Car Key Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly 54.99 | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient app to manage multiple cars
- 🔍 Helpful features like locating car and checking status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work with many car models/brands
- 🤑 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Inaccurate data (mileage, tire pressure, etc.)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support and lack of response

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login/account issues prevent use of app

**Requested features**

- Add more car brand compatibility
- Offer free trial before paid subscription
- Improve accuracy of car data and status
- Provide better customer support and refund options


### APEX EV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-ev/id6467824613)

Control your electric vehicle charging from a single application. Schedule charging sessions to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. Manage multiple charging stations under one account for convenience.

**Highlights:** Start, stop, and monitor charging, Prioritize off-peak charging, Manage multiple charge points, Add charge points to master account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KeyConnect Digital Car Key free?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is APEX EV free?

APEX EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KeyConnect Digital Car Key or APEX EV?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key is rated higher. KeyConnect Digital Car Key averages 4.5 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while APEX EV averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do KeyConnect Digital Car Key or APEX EV have ads?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key shows ads; APEX EV does not.

### Which is updated more often, KeyConnect Digital Car Key or APEX EV?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key ships an update monthly, and APEX EV monthly. Most recently, KeyConnect Digital Car Key was updated on November 3, 2026 and APEX EV on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*