Tesla vs SubaruConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tesla
Control and monitor your Tesla vehicle and energy products remotely. Manage charging, climate control, security, and navigation. Also track solar energy production and battery usage.
- Real-time charging status and control
- Remote climate control
- Vehicle lock/unlock and location tracking
- Navigation destination sending
- Summon vehicle
- Software updates
- Powerwall energy monitoring
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The Tesla app puts owners in direct communication with their vehicles and energy products anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can: - Check charging progress in real time and start or stop charging - Heat or cool your car before driving – even if it's in a garage - Lock or unlock from afar - Locate your vehicle with directions or track its movement - Send an address from your favorite apps to start navigation in your car - Allow your passengers to quickly control media - Flash lights or honk the horn to find your vehicle when parked - Vent or close the panoramic roof - Summon your vehicle out of your garage or a tight parking space (for vehicles with Autopilot) - Update your vehicle software from wherever you are - Engage with Powerwall: monitor how much energy is stored from solar, used by your home, or exported to the grid - Download your solar production and battery usage data Note: Powerwall features in this app require Powerwall 2 For more information about Tesla, visit www.tesla.com
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tesla at 61% against SubaruConnect's 7%. Tesla also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.
Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla has 119K ratings behind it against 465, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 7% of SubaruConnect's.
Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, SubaruConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tesla | SubaruConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (119K ratings) — better | 1.8 (465 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 7.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 119K — better | 465 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1003 MB | 823 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tesla, Inc. | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. |
Customer experience
Tesla
SubaruConnect
User reviews
Tesla
From 119K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent integration with iOS
- 🔒 Secure keyless entry
- 👍 Comprehensive car controls
- 👍 Convenient remote access features
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring solar/battery system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy connectivity and app crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile device
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered UI design changes
- 👎 Missing key functionality compared to previous versions
- 👎 Unreliable notifications and alerts
SubaruConnect
From 465 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
Bugs and requests
Tesla
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scheduled charging not working as expected
- Inconsistent connectivity between app and vehicle
- Incorrect data displayed for solar/battery system
- App failing to properly detect and notify power outages
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to view and manage sentry mode/dashcam footage
- Improve scheduling and control options for charging and preconditioning
- Provide more detailed energy monitoring and analytics
- Allow customization of app interface and widget
- Integrate with Apple Watch for keyless entry
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
In-app purchases
Tesla
No in-app purchases
SubaruConnect
No in-app purchases
