SubaruConnect vs Ridwell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubaruConnect
Enhance your vehicle ownership with this app, offering remote control and connectivity features. Manage charging, lock/unlock doors, and access emergency assistance. Explore owner's manuals and warranty information for a seamless experience.
- Remote start/stop vehicle
- Lock/unlock doors
- Schedule charging
- Emergency assistance
- Roadside assistance
- Find last parked location
- Owner's manual access
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At Toyota, the provider of SubaruConnect Connected Services, we aim to transform how you use technology to enhance your vehicle ownership experience. Stay connected to your vehicle wherever you are with the SubaruConnect app, providing you with convenience and accessibility. Log in and/or register to unlock the potential of select vehicles(1) with Connected Services trials and paid subscriptions, such as: Remote Connect to start/stop your vehicle(2) Lock/Unlock your doors(2) Schedule Charging Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) 24/7 Roadside assistance Find your vehicle’s last parked location and more! Stay connected to your vehicle and start experiencing convenient features available on the SubaruConnect app. (1) Available services vary by vehicle and subscription type. (2) Remote services: Be aware of vehicle surroundings. Operate when legal and safe (e.g., do not start the engine in an enclosed space or if occupied by a child). See the Owner's Manual for limitations. *Features may vary by region, vehicle, and select markets.
Ridwell
Easily dispose of hard-to-recycle items with convenient doorstep pickups. Schedule collections, track your impact, and feel good knowing your items are being reused or recycled by trusted partners.
- Schedule doorstep pickups
- Collect hard-to-recycle items
- Receive real-time notifications
- Track community impact
- Transparent item destinations
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Get rid of your stuff the right way with Ridwell. Seamlessly schedule your upcoming pickups, receive real-time notifications, and see the impact you’re making with the Ridwell community! Collect hard-to-recycle items in your Ridwell bags. We give you bags to store your plastic film, threads, and other hard-to-recycle things that might otherwise go to waste. Easy pickups from your front door. We come to your front door to pick up your stuff every two weeks. Just let us know when you have stuff to pick up! Feel great about where your stuff goes. You’ll always know where your stuff is going to be reused or recycled with one of our partners. Together, Ridwell members save tons from the landfill every year to support our community, keep our oceans clean, and build a brighter future. If you're in need of any support, please contact us at app@ridwell.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ridwell at 73% against SubaruConnect's 7%. Ridwell also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 897). SubaruConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Ridwell holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ridwell has 8.9K ratings behind it against 897, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of SubaruConnect's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ridwell's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SubaruConnect | Ridwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (897 ratings) | 4.9 (8.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 897 | 8.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 722 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | Ridwell, Inc. |
Customer experience
SubaruConnect
Ridwell
User reviews
SubaruConnect
From 897 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Remote start and locking
- 👍 Useful for finding charging stations
- 🔋 Able to check battery percentage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant need to refresh to get accurate data
- 🔒 Digital key often doesn't work
- 👎 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 💰 Paid subscription required for basic features
Ridwell
From 8.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💚 Excellent for the environment
- 🙌 Convenient pickup service
- 🤗 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Reduces waste
Room to improve
- 🚫 Missed pickups
- 🤔 Inconsistent service
- 💰 Overcharging for extras
- 🏢 Inaccessible for apartment buildings
- 🤷♀️ Unclear communication
Bugs and requests
SubaruConnect
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently logs out users
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Inability to add second driver to the app
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to set charge limit percentage
- Integration with Apple Maps for EV routing
- More detailed charging data (kWh, history, etc.)
- Support for multiple driver profiles
Ridwell
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect pickup status notifications
- Drivers unable to access buildings
Requested features
3 requests- Advance scheduling for pickups
- More recycling categories
- Proactive notifications for missed pickups
In-app purchases
SubaruConnect
No in-app purchases
Ridwell
No in-app purchases
