# Mobile Cooling vs Outpost for Rivian

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outpost for Rivian at 80% against Mobile Cooling's 11%. Outpost for Rivian also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Mobile Cooling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (126 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outpost for Rivian sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Mobile Cooling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outpost for Rivian holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Cooling has 126 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Mobile Cooling's written reviews are positive against 80% of Outpost for Rivian's.

Mobile Cooling ships an update every 3 months, Outpost for Rivian every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Cooling | Outpost for Rivian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-cooling/id1495660690/reviews) | **[3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outpost-for-rivian/id6745967157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dometic Group AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152908752) | [Ian George Gillespie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722182129) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Cooling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-cooling/id1495660690)

Remotely manage your compatible cooler's temperature, power, and settings via Bluetooth. Monitor battery protection, view power sources, and receive alerts for open lids. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature control, On/off and compartment control, Battery protection settings, Temperature unit selection, Power source monitoring, Lid open alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect and use
- 📊 Helpful monitoring features
- 🔋 Tracks power usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 📉 Unreliable data tracking
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing problems
- WiFi connectivity failures
- Temperature settings reset unexpectedly
- Graphs and data displays not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Add CarPlay support
- Improve historical data tracking
- Provide more detailed power metrics
- Allow customization of interface


### Outpost for Rivian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outpost-for-rivian/id6745967157)

Gain deep insights into your vehicle's performance, tracking trips, charging sessions, and energy consumption. Visualize your data with dynamic charts to understand trends and optimize usage. Receive smart notifications to manage charging effectively.

**Highlights:** Detailed trip tracking with energy usage, Charging session summaries, Battery charging analysis, Efficiency breakdowns, Historical trends and visualizations, Smart charging notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outpost+ | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Cooling free?

Mobile Cooling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Outpost for Rivian free?

Outpost for Rivian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Cooling or Outpost for Rivian?

Outpost for Rivian is rated higher. Mobile Cooling averages 1.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Outpost for Rivian averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mobile Cooling or Outpost for Rivian have ads?

Neither Mobile Cooling nor Outpost for Rivian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Cooling or Outpost for Rivian?

Mobile Cooling ships an update every 3 months, and Outpost for Rivian every 11 days. Most recently, Mobile Cooling was updated on November 3, 2026 and Outpost for Rivian on November 5, 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.*