AcuraLink vs HondaLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AcuraLink
Connect with your vehicle remotely through cloud-based technology. Check your car's status, schedule maintenance, and access advanced features for convenience. Ensure your vehicle is compatible to unlock its full potential.
- View vehicle status (fuel, range, doors)
- Remote cabin preconditioning
- Locate vehicle with lights/horn
- Recall and maintenance alerts
- Schedule service appointments
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AcuraLink* moves beyond the car, as cloud-based technologies enable you to connect with your vehicle. Stay connected by checking vehicle status, scheduling service with ease, and accessing a suite of advanced remote features designed for your convenience. Check your vehicle compatibility: https://mygarage.honda.com/s/acuralink-product-compatibility The AcuraLink app provides some of the following and more: View Vehicle’s Status • Fuel level • Remaining range • Door, trunk, and hood status Remote Commands • Precondition your vehicle’s cabin ahead of time • Locate your vehicle with lights or horn • Find where your vehicle is parked Service and Safety • Receive recall notifications • Receive maintenance alerts • Schedule service appointments *Available AcuraLink features may differ depending on the model, model year and country. Check to make sure your vehicle is compatible. AcuraLink subscription package may be required.
HondaLink
Manage your Honda vehicle remotely. Check its status, monitor fuel and mileage, and receive maintenance reminders. You can also precondition the cabin temperature, lock/unlock doors, and locate your car.
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Remote commands (lock, unlock, locate)
- Service appointment scheduling
- Maintenance reminders
- Charging status and scheduling
- Find charging stations
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Enhance your Honda vehicle experience with the HondaLink® app. You are in control, with the ability to check your vehicle status, schedule service appointments, or take advantage of one of the many remote command features. Check your vehicle compatibility: https://mygarage.honda.com/s/hondalink-product-compatibility What are some things HondaLink is capable of? Check Your Vehicle Status • Monitor your fuel level and total mileage • Check if your doors, trunk or hood are open • Check if your lights are left on or not Remote Commands • Precondition the temperature in your car • Lock or unlock the door • Locate your car • Flash your lights or activate your horn Service and Safety • Get recall notifications and maintenance reminders • Schedule service appointments Charging • Monitor charging status • Set a charging schedule • Find charging stations *Available HondaLink features may differ depending on the model, model year and country. Check to make sure your vehicle is compatible. HondaLink subscription package may be required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AcuraLink at 4.6 against HondaLink's 4.2. HondaLink's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
AcuraLink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 54K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of AcuraLink's written reviews are positive against 7% of HondaLink's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | AcuraLink | HondaLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (56K ratings) — better | 4.2 (54K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews — better | 6.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56K — better | 54K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #93 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acura | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. |
Customer experience
AcuraLink
HondaLink
User reviews
AcuraLink
From 56K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast remote commands
- 📊 Useful vehicle status information
- 🔒 Security features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow response times for remote commands
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤖 Unreliable connectivity and coverage
- 🚫 Lack of key features like remote window/sunroof control
HondaLink
From 54K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Remote start and control
- 📊 Helpful vehicle information (fuel, mileage, maintenance)
- 🔒 Security features (alerts, locate vehicle)
- 👍 Convenient app integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow response times
- 🌐 Connectivity issues (poor signal, unreliable)
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🚫 Limited functionality for some models
Bugs and requests
AcuraLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to connect to vehicle
- Inaccurate mileage and fuel range reporting
- Remote start/unlock commands failing
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
5 requests- Remote window/sunroof control
- Ability to use phone as a key
- Apple Watch app integration
- Customizable app dashboard
- Improved vehicle health monitoring
HondaLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to vehicle
- Incorrect vehicle status display
- Subscription management issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Remote control of windows, sunroof, and climate
- Real-time charge status updates
- Customizable remote start duration
- Apple Watch/Siri integration
- Improved UI/UX design
In-app purchases
AcuraLink
No in-app purchases
HondaLink
No in-app purchases







