Comparison

DEFA vs Jaguar Remote

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

Head to head
About

DEFA

Control DEFA vehicle and home heating, security, and alarm systems remotely. Monitor temperatures, battery voltage, and receive alerts for theft or speed limit breaches. Manage multiple heating zones and integrate with car alarms.

Highlights
  • Remote engine and interior heater control
  • Monitor battery voltage and temperature
  • GPS tracking and theft alerts
  • Burglar alarm notifications
  • Control up to 6 heating zones
  • Weather forecast display
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With this app you will be able to remote control the following DEFA systems: - DEFA Link Hub with WarmUp and/or GPS Link - DEFA Bluetooth® Hub with WarmUp - DEFA Base Unit PRO - DEFA Base Unit DIY DEFA Link Hub gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA WarmUp, Security, and Finder system in your vehicle, from anywhere in the world. You can also connect the Link Hub to your DVS90 car alarm system to get burglar alarm notifications. DEFA Bluetooth® Hub gives you local control of your DEFA WarmUp system in your vehicle. Only devices supporting Bluetooth® LE and using iOS 8.0 and newer can communicate with the Bluetooth® Hub. DEFA Base Unit PRO and Base Unit DIY gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA Home heating and alarm system in your cabin or house, from anywhere in the world. WarmUp features: Turn engine and interior heater ON and OFF directly or by a timer. The system will automatically start pre-heating depending on outside temperature or according to fixed pre-heating times. You can also monitor whether the 230V mains cable is connected or not. With Link Hub you can monitor the battery voltage of the vehicle and get an alert when the battery voltage is low. You can also monitor inside and outside temperatures. With Bluetooth® Hub you can monitor the outside temperature and the battery voltage of the vehicle. GPS Link features: Be alerted if your vehicle is stolen (started and/or moved) or if your pre-configured speed limit is exceeded. You can also look up your vehicle on a map at any time. Base Unit PRO and DIY features: Control heating for up to 6 separate zones. You can set each zone to manual ON/OFF, thermostat or regulator modes independently. Turn burglar alarm ON/OFF. Remote control your Nobø thermostats directly. In addition, the weather forecast is displayed for your location. The system will monitor power outages, monitor up to 6 different temperatures, and a range of additional features. You can also connect wireless burglary detectors. All features are available through this app. Alerts are sent to your phone and/or email. Note! DEFA Link Hub and Base Unit products require a subscription. DEFA Bluetooth Hub does not require a subscription. All products require an installation of hardware. For more information see www.defa.com or ask your DEFA dealer.

About

Jaguar Remote

Stay connected to your Jaguar remotely for enhanced control over security and comfort. Prepare for trips, locate your vehicle, and manage settings for a more efficient and comfortable journey.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle status checks
  • Vehicle location and navigation
  • Remote door and window status
  • Journey information viewing
  • Breakdown assistance request
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Remote climate control
Features
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The Jaguar Remote App keeps you in touch with your Jaguar when you're not in your vehicle, delivering greater control than ever before over security and comfort settings. The App's enhanced features, improved functionality and intuitive interface affords peace of mind, more efficient journey planning and greater well-being for you and your passengers. Use the App to remotely: - Prepare for a trip by checking fuel range and dashboard alerts - Locate your vehicle on a map and get walking directions to it - Check if doors or windows are open - View journey information - In the event of a breakdown, request Optimized Jaguar Assistance - Plan future journeys and sync with your vehicle* - Connect your favorite music and lifestyle applications to your InControl account for use in vehicle.* For vehicles with InControl Remote Premium, the following additional features are available: - Check on your vehicle security status and lock/unlock your vehicle if required - Cool or heat your vehicle to the desired temperature prior to your journey* - Locate your vehicle in a crowded car park with 'beep and flash' functionality. *Availability and function depending on vehicle capability, software and market. Download the Jaguar InControl Remote App and then log in using your Jaguar InControl username and password to connect to your vehicle. This App requires subscription to one of the following packages fitted to the vehicle: - InControl Protect - InControl Remote - InControl Remote Premium. For further information, including which models Jaguar InControl is available for, visit www.jaguarincontrol.com For technical assistance, visit the owner's section of www.jaguar.com. IMPORTANT: ONLY JAGUAR/LAND ROVER OFFICIAL APPS MAY BE USED TO ACCESS YOUR VEHICLE OR ITS FUNCTIONS. Official Apps are recognizable as originating from "Jaguar Limited" or "Land Rover" or "JLR-Jaguar" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "Jaguar Land Rover Limited." Unofficial apps are not endorsed in any way by Jaguar Land Rover Limited. We have no control or responsibility over them. Use of unofficial apps may cause security risks or other harm to the vehicle and its functions. JLR will not be responsible under vehicle warranty or in any manner for any loss or damage you suffer resulting from the use of unofficial apps. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

DEFA4 screens
Jaguar Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jaguar Remote at every 3 weeks against DEFA's every 5 months. Jaguar Remote also leads on ratings volume (8.7K vs 1). DEFA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DEFA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jaguar Remote has 8.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEFA ships an update every 5 months, Jaguar Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DEFA versus Jaguar Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEFAJaguar Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (8.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEFA ASJaguar Cars Limited

Customer experience

DEFA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jaguar Remote

All ratings8,740 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

DEFA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jaguar Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start failure
  • Incorrect vehicle location tracking
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Remote control of heated seats/steering wheel
  • Improved charging monitoring
  • Easier journey management

In-app purchases

None

DEFA

No in-app purchases

None

Jaguar Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEFA free?
DEFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jaguar Remote free?
Jaguar Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEFA or Jaguar Remote?
DEFA is rated higher. DEFA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jaguar Remote averages 4.7 from 8.7K ratings.
Do DEFA or Jaguar Remote have ads?
Neither DEFA nor Jaguar Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEFA or Jaguar Remote?
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, and Jaguar Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, DEFA was updated on October 10, 2026 and Jaguar Remote on October 16, 2026.

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