Rivian vs UNIT 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rivian
Control and manage your electric vehicle with your smartphone. Use your phone as a key, monitor charging, plan trips with charging stops, and access vehicle support and service. Keep your vehicle updated and ready for your next adventure.
- Phone as vehicle key
- Remote lock/unlock
- Remote climate control
- Trip planning with charging stops
- Charger and point of interest map
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Service and roadside assistance
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The Rivian app works with your R1T and R1S to make driving and owning your Rivian simple. Use your phone as a key, manage charging sessions, tap into support and so much more: • Accept delivery of your Rivian • Make your phone a key to your R1T or R1S • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely • Warm up or cool down your vehicle before you get in • Plan trips in the app to see recommended routes and charging stops based on your preferences • Search the map for points of interest and nearby chargers—and send any destination to your vehicle • Check your Rivian's range and current charging status • Connect with our support team to ask questions and troubleshoot • Request and track vehicle service and roadside assistance • Start available vehicle software updates from the app • Connect with your home Rivian Wall Charger Keep the World Adventurous Forever.
UNIT 1
Enhance your U1 devices with digital power-ups. Customize lighting, monitor battery, adjust sensor sensitivity, manage power, and activate crash alerts. Explore digital avatars of your gear and access exclusive deals.
- Lighting customization
- Battery level monitoring
- Sensor sensitivity control
- Power management
- Crash Alert activation
- Real-time digital avatars
- Firmware updates
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The UNIT 1 App is the digital counterpart to our physical gear. It acts as a central hub for all your UNIT 1 gear and enables a host of digital features. These include Crash Alert, Safety ID and deep levels of customization to personalize your gear to match your riding needs. What You Can Do with the UNIT 1 App Crash Alert: Set up your Crash Alert to make sure your loved ones get notified if you’re involved in a crash. Give others peace of mind knowing that if something happens to you, they’ll know. Safety ID: Store essential emergency information in your helmet, accessible to first responders in case of a crash via an NFC tag. Customization: Customize light behavior and intensity across devices to match your visibility and battery life needs. Choose from pre-loaded presets or create your own. Turn Signals & Brake Lights: Configure turn signal behavior and adjust brake light sensitivity to match your riding preferences. Sensors: Decide how you want your gear to behave during daytime and bad weather and watch your devices react automatically, on the fly. Device Management: Connect and manage your UNIT 1 devices, check battery levels, and adjust settings. Software Updates: Keep your devices up to date with the latest improvements, features, and compatibility enhancements – including connectivity to some e-bikes. Need Help? If you experience any issues or need assistance with your UNIT 1 devices or app, please contact our Support Team at support@unit1gear.com. We're here to help. The UNIT 1 Team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rivian at 4.4 against UNIT 1's 4.0. Rivian also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 158). UNIT 1's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Rivian holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rivian has 1.4K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Rivian's written reviews are positive against 33% of UNIT 1's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Rivian | UNIT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.0 (158 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 158 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 419 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rivian | Unit1 |
Customer experience
Rivian
UNIT 1
Bugs and requests
Rivian
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widgets disappearing after app updates
- Inconsistent phone-as-a-key performance
- Charging status not updating correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Remote access to cameras and Gear Guard videos
- Ability to control more vehicle functions like windows, frunk, and charge port
- Integration with Apple Watch and other smart devices
- Customizable charge scheduling and energy cost tracking
UNIT 1
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rivian
No in-app purchases
UNIT 1
No in-app purchases
