SubaruConnect vs Grasside
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.
Grasside
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Remotely control your home EV charger. Set charging schedules, stop anytime, and check real-time power usage. Grasside makes it easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grasside at 5.0 against SubaruConnect's 3.1. Grasside also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SubaruConnect's advantage is ratings volume (897 vs 1). 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.
Grasside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubaruConnect has 897 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SubaruConnect ships an update every 2 months, Grasside weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubaruConnect | Grasside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (897 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 897 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 722 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | Beizide Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SubaruConnect
Grasside
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
Grasside
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SubaruConnect
No in-app purchases
Grasside
No in-app purchases
