My Porsche vs The Associate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Porsche
Monitor your Porsche's status, remotely control functions like climate and locks, and manage charging. Plan routes, find charging stations, and access exclusive brand content. Stay connected to your vehicle and the Porsche world.
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Remote vehicle control
- Navigation and route planning
- Charging management
- Service and safety information
- Exclusive brand content
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The My Porsche app is the ideal companion for your Porsche experience. Call up the current vehicle status at any time and control Connect services remotely. The app is constantly being developed and additional features will be added in the next versions. The My Porsche app offers you the following advantages*: VEHICLE STATUS You can view the vehicle status at any time and display current vehicle information: • Fuel level/battery status and remaining range • Mileage • Tire pressure • Trip data for your past journeys • Closing status of the doors and windows • Remaining charging time REMOTE CONTROL Control certain vehicle functions remotely: • Air conditioning/pre-heater • Locking and unlocking of the doors • Horn and turn signals • Location alarm and speed alarm • Remote Park Assist NAVIGATION Plan your next route: • Call up the vehicle location • Navigation to the vehicle • Save destinations as favorites • Send destinations to vehicle • Find e-charging stations • Route planner including charging stops CHARGING Manage and control vehicle charging: • Charging timer • Direct charging • Charging profiles • Charging planner • Charging service: information about e-charging stations, activation of charging process, transaction history SERVICE & SAFETY Receive important information about workshop appointments, breakdown calls and operating instructions: • Service intervals and service appointment request • VTS, theft notification, breakdown call • Digital owners manual DISCOVER PORSCHE Receive exclusive information about Porsche: • Latest information about the Porsche brand • Upcoming events from Porsche • Exclusive content about your Porsche in production *In order to use all the features of the My Porsche app, you need a Porsche ID account. Simply register at login.porsche.com and add your Porsche if you own a vehicle. Please note that the range of features of the app may differ depending on the model, model year and country availability. Note: To make the best use of Connect Services for your vehicle, updates to the IoT containers in your vehicle might be performed in the background, without requiring any action on your part. The purpose of these updates is to ensure the functionality and stability of the services.
The Associate
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A private mobile app for members of The Associate to browse club information, review their purchase history, communicate with club management, make reservations, and manage all aspects of their membership account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Associate at 13.4 against My Porsche's 17.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | My Porsche | The Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 671 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | PeopleVine |
Bugs and requests
My Porsche
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent vehicle status updates
- Unreliable remote lock/unlock functionality
- Charging progress not accurately reported
- Login credentials frequently reset
Requested features
4 requests- Remote start/stop climate control
- Customizable charging profiles
- Improved GPS location tracking
- Seamless integration with in-car systems
The Associate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Porsche
No in-app purchases
The Associate
No in-app purchases









