Comparison

Car Remote Start vs KeyBoy

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

Head to head
About

Car Remote Start

Transform your iPhone into a digital car key and smart dashboard. Remotely start your engine, lock/unlock doors, monitor vehicle status, and locate your car. Supports over 35 car brands.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start
  • Digital car key functionality
  • Lock and unlock doors remotely
  • Check car status (fuel, tire pressure)
  • Find my car location
  • Driving mode dashboard
Features
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Key Connect turns your iPhone into a digital car key and a smart car dashboard. Remote start your car, lock and unlock the doors, check your car's status and find where you parked — all in one app for 35+ car brands. REMOTE START & DIGITAL CAR KEY • Start your car's engine remotely, right from your phone. • Lock and unlock the doors from anywhere — a lifesaver when keys are lost or locked inside. • Your phone becomes your car key remote, so there's no extra key fob to carry. CAR STATUS & ALERTS • Check fuel level, tire pressure, engine oil life, odometer and temperature at a glance. • Get alerts before it's too late, like a low-fuel warning. DRIVING MODE DASHBOARD • Turn your phone into a car dashboard with big buttons for maps, calls, radio and weather. • Stay focused on the road while you navigate. FIND MY CAR & SERVICE • See your car's location on the map with GPS and get back to it fast. • Find official dealerships and service centers nearby in seconds. 35+ CAR BRANDS Ford, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Tesla, Honda, Nissan, and more (full list in the app). Feature availability depends on your vehicle's make, model and connected services. Key Connect is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, authorized or endorsed by any car manufacturer; brand names are used only to indicate compatibility. LEGAL & SUPPORT Terms: https://yeahapps.me/terms Privacy: https://yeahapps.me/privacy/ Questions? Contact: support@yeahapps.me

About

KeyBoy

Features
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KeyBoy is the easy way to rent a smart locker and share access securely. The app is designed primarily for hosts of short-term rentals, but works for anyone who needs to hand over or pick up keys without meeting in person. KeyBoy lockers are placed in central, easily accessible locations. Rent one or several lockers, manage your contracts and get the access codes directly on your phone. FEATURES - Rent a locker in minutes - Access codes available right in the app – always with you - Codes rotate automatically every week for security - Biometric protection (Face ID / Touch ID) before codes are shown - Guest access – create a time-limited code for family, staff or a tenant - Send the code by SMS when needed - Give each locker a personal nickname (e.g. “Cabin keys”) - Monthly subscription or one-time payment – your choice - Secure payments via Stripe – card details are never stored in the app - Receipts and contracts as PDFs straight from the app - Manage subscription, card and cancellations at any time - Available in Finnish, Swedish and English WHO IT’S FOR - Airbnb hosts and short-term rental managers exchanging keys - Companies managing keys for employees and drivers - Anyone storing a bicycle, tools or belongings safely

Screenshots

Car Remote Start4 screens
KeyBoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyBoy at none against Car Remote Start's 1. KeyBoy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Car Remote Start sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. KeyBoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Car Remote Start versus KeyBoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Remote StartKeyBoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeahApps LLCAntti Immonen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Car Remote Start

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
None

KeyBoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Car Remote Start free?
Car Remote Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyBoy free?
KeyBoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Car Remote Start or KeyBoy have ads?
Neither Car Remote Start nor KeyBoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Car Remote Start or KeyBoy?
Car Remote Start ships an update every 2 weeks, and KeyBoy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Car Remote Start was updated on October 30, 2026 and KeyBoy on October 31, 2026.

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