Comparison

MyMazda vs Parent Journal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyMazda

Manage your Mazda ownership with ease. Schedule service, find dealers, access manuals, and get roadside assistance. Enhance your experience with remote start, lock/unlock, and vehicle health monitoring for connected vehicles.

Highlights
  • Schedule online service appointments
  • Locate nearby dealers
  • Download owner's manuals
  • Access service history
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Monitor vehicle health
Features
Currently charting
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The MyMazda app makes your ownership experience easier and more convenient. The app allows you to: - Register your Mazda vehicles to enjoy online services - Locate dealers nearby for your convenience - Access vehicle service history information - Download owner’s manuals and guides - Request Mazda Roadside Assistance - Stay up to date with recalls In addition, if your vehicle is enabled with Mazda Connected Services, you can take your Mazda experience to the next level with convenience at your fingertips. Here are a few of the things you’ll be able to do with Mazda Connected Services (all available through the complimentary trial period): - Remote Engine Start/Stop - Remote Door Lock/Unlock - Find your vehicle - Monitor vehicle health - Send a maps destination to the vehicle - Receive vehicle status alerts - Easily find your car remotely Please be aware that the availability of the services is dependent on your Mazda model. Vehicles capable of Mazda Connect Services include: 2019 Mazda3 2020 Mazda3 and CX-30 2021 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9 2022 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-9, and MX-30 2023 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-9, and MX-30 2024 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, and CX-90 2025 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-90, and CX-70 2026 Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-90, and CX-70 All images shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual experience will vary depending on your country, your vehicle.

About

Parent Journal

Features
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Parent Journal helps busy parents capture the little moments that matter before they slip away. Record everyday memories in just a few taps, then return later to add details when life feels less rushed. Whether it’s something funny your child said, a sweet family moment, or a memory you do not want to forget, Parent Journal gives you a simple place to keep it all. Use Parent Journal to: • Capture moments quickly, even on busy days • Build a personal memory timeline over time • Add or edit details later when you are ready • Keep meaningful family memories easy to revisit Designed for parents and guardians, Parent Journal makes it easier to hold onto the small, meaningful moments of family life.

Screenshots

MyMazda4 screens
Parent Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MyMazda at #179 against Parent Journal's unranked. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
MyMazda versus Parent Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyMazdaParent Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (210K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings210K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMazda Motor CorporationLOAFING LAB LIMITED

Bugs and requests

MyMazda

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent vehicle status updates
  • Issues with logging in and account management
  • Failure to properly display service history
  • Incompatibility with certain vehicle models and years

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control climate settings remotely
  • Integration with digital key/key fob for remote start
  • Easier management of notification history
  • Seamless Apple Watch app integration
  • More customization options for alerts and notifications

Parent Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyMazda

No in-app purchases

None

Parent Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyMazda free?
MyMazda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parent Journal free?
Parent Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyMazda or Parent Journal have ads?
Neither MyMazda nor Parent Journal shows ads.

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