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Best connected car & digital key apps for Android

Connected car apps lock and unlock a vehicle remotely, start the engine, set climate, check fuel or battery, track location and act as a digital key.

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40 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Ford™

    Ford Motor Co.

    4.7 out of 5 (456.1K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-free companion that suits Ford owners with connected vehicles, less so for older models.

    Download Now: Ford™ Read our review of Ford™

  2. Number 2: Toyota

    Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (184.1K) 5M+ installs

    A focused, free companion app that is genuinely useful for owners of connected Toyotas and largely irrelevant to everyone else.

    Download Now: Toyota Read our review of Toyota
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  1. Number 3: myChevrolet

    General Motors (GM)

    4.6 out of 5 (319.3K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-established companion app that pays off only for Chevrolet owners with active OnStar services.

    Download Now: myChevrolet Read our review of myChevrolet

  2. Number 4: Tesla

    Tesla, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (66.6K) 5M+ installs

    A free companion app that Tesla owners will want and everyone else can ignore.

    Download Now: Tesla Read our review of Tesla

  3. Number 5: myAudi

    Audi

    4.8 out of 5 (116.7K) 1M+ installs

    A free, well-judged companion app for Audi owners whose cars support its connected features, especially electric and hybrid drivers.

    Download Now: myAudi Read our review of myAudi

  4. Number 6: CARFAX Car Care App

    CARFAX, Inc

    4.7 out of 5 (42.5K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-free maintenance tracker that suits long-term owners who want service history, reminders and cost estimates in one place.

    Download Now: CARFAX Car Care App Read our review of CARFAX Car Care App
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  1. Number 7: MySubaru

    Mobile - Subaru Of America

    4.7 out of 5 (92.3K) 1M+ installs

    A free, well-established owner app that rewards drivers of compatible Subarus with an active Connected Services subscription.

    Download Now: MySubaru Read our review of MySubaru

  2. Number 8: Kia Access

    Kia America

    4.7 out of 5 (100.8K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-free owner app that is genuinely useful for Kia drivers, especially those with an active Kia Connect subscription.

    Download Now: Kia Access Read our review of Kia Access

  3. Number 9: myGMC

    General Motors (GM)

    4.7 out of 5 (92.8K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-free companion app that is genuinely useful for owners of compatible, OnStar-connected GMC vehicles.

    Download Now: myGMC Read our review of myGMC

  4. Number 10: My BMW

    BMW

    4.7 out of 5 (40.8K) 500K+ installs

    A free, capable companion app for owners of 2014-or-later BMWs with a ConnectedDrive contract.

    Download Now: My BMW Read our review of My BMW

More of the best connected car & digital key apps

  1. 11 Lexus Lexus Mobile Apps 4.7 500K+
  2. 12 Jeep® FCA US LLC 4.8 500K+
  3. 13 My Firestone Firestone Complete Auto Care (FCAC) 4.8 500K+
  4. 14 RAM FCA US LLC 4.7 500K+
  5. 15 MyNISSAN® Nissan North America, Inc. 4.6 1M+
  6. 16 MyHyundai with Bluelink Hyundai Motor America 4.6 1M+
  7. 17 KeyConnect Digital Car Key Apponfire Co. Ltd. 4.5 1M+
  8. 18 MyMazda Mazda Motor Corporation 4.5 1M+
  9. 19 My Mitsubishi Connect Mitsubishi Motors Corporation 4.7 100K+
  10. 20 Drive Smarter Cedar Electronics 4.7 100K+
  11. 21 Tessie — Track your Tesla Tessie 4.7 100K+
  12. 22 Cardo Ride - Motorcycle App RISER Gmbh 4.2 500K+
  13. 23 MyINFINITI App Nissan North America, Inc. 4.6 100K+
  14. 24 Car Play Connect for Android LeoStudio Global Ltd. 4.3 100K+
  15. 25 Garmin Drive™ Garmin 3.9 1M+
  16. 26 Bouncie Tail Light, LLC 4.2 100K+
  17. 27 BimmerCode for BMW and MINI SG Software GmbH & Co. KG 4.2 1M+
  18. 28 My Porsche Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 4.0 50K+
  19. 29 RecovR: Vehicle Theft Recovery RecovR 3.6 50K+
  20. 30 BlackVue pittasoft 3.5 1M+
  21. 31 Pedal Commander VITALEN AUTO PERFORMANCE INC 3.6 100K+
  22. 32 Volvo Cars Volvo Cars 3.5 1M+
  23. 33 CarRx by Elo GPS Connected Dealer Services, LLC 4.6 10K+
  24. 34 Hyundai Digital Key Hyundai Motor America 3.6 100K+
  25. 35 Rivian Rivian, LLC. 3.2 50K+
  26. 36 Light Show Creator for Tesla Bamboo Game 3.3 10K+
  27. 37 CFMOTO RIDESYNC CFMOTO Powersports, Inc. 4.5 10K+
  28. 38 DRIVE Electric for Tesla KlokkProjects 3.4 10K+
  29. 39 Bolt for Tesla - Tasker Plugin Crazydog 4.8 5K+
  30. 40 Banks Power Banks Power 4.3 10K+
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About connected car & digital key apps

They help when a key is lost, when you want a warm cabin before leaving or need to confirm the car is locked from another city. Some send alerts for movement or low tire pressure, and some let a guest drive without handing over a fob. They suit owners of newer cars or bikes with built-in connectivity and people who share a vehicle. They vary in how much can be controlled remotely, how the digital key is stored and shared, and how well the app works without data. Some need a subscription for remote features after a trial; others keep basics free and charge for tracking or extra users.

What to look for

  • Check what happens if the phone battery dies or the network drops, because a digital key that stops working when offline can leave you locked out.
  • Look at how the app stores and shares digital keys, since keys that can be copied or sent insecurely put the vehicle at risk.
  • See whether remote start, lock, and location tracking require a paid subscription after a trial, and what the free tier still allows.
  • Review the permissions and account requirements, as access to location, contacts, or a mandatory online account can affect privacy and daily use.
  • Confirm that the app supports your vehicle model and region, because connected features often depend on the car's built-in modem and local networks.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.