Dodge® vs RCA Smart Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dodge®
Manage your Dodge vehicle remotely, access owner's manuals, schedule service, and stay informed about recalls. Control features like remote start, lock/unlock doors, and activate the horn or lights for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote vehicle start/stop
- Lock/unlock doors
- Activate horn/lights
- Schedule service appointments
- Access owner's manual
- View service history
- Recall alerts
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Whether you’re out adventuring in your Dodge Brand vehicle, relaxing in the comfort of your home or just about anywhere else, the new Dodge app lets you stay in touch and helps keep you 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 offer 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 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. Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
RCA Smart Remote
Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.
- Program remote controls
- Access extensive code library
- Control entertainment devices
- Find misplaced remote
- Support for major brands
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Programming your remote has never been easier with the RCA Smart Remote app. Just connect and download from RCA's full code library of all the latest entertainment devices from all major brands. The RCA Smart Remote app also offers a find-me feature so you will never misplace your remote again. RCA makes entertainment easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dodge® at 4.8 against RCA Smart Remote's 2.2. Dodge® also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 99) and review sentiment (34% vs 15%). RCA Smart Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
Dodge® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dodge® has 23K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Dodge®'s written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.
Dodge® ships an update monthly, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dodge® | RCA Smart Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (23K ratings) — better | 2.2 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 99 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 287 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FCA US LLC | Voxx international Corp |
Customer experience
Dodge®
RCA Smart Remote
Bugs and requests
Dodge®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to add vehicle to app
- Vehicle information not updating
- Remote start/lock/unlock not working
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to see if doors are locked
- Faster remote start
- More detailed vehicle information
- Scheduled remote start/climate control
- Compatibility with older vehicles
RCA Smart Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dodge®
No in-app purchases
RCA Smart Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dodge® free?
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