Car Play Connect: Digital Key Apple

Reviews of Car Play Connect: Digital Key

List of user reviews and ratings for Car Play Connect: Digital Key

Total ratings

4.30 (Rating count: 2,281)
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Review summary

Across reviews, users report that Car Play Connect often claims vehicle compatibility but fails to work, with many cars not actually supported even after paying. Buyers complain about being charged upfront before compatibility checks and about pricing that appears higher or inconsistent with what’s advertised. Refunds and refunds processes are repeatedly described as unavailable or slow, and customer support is unresponsive. The app itself is unstable—frequent crashes, freezes, and forced re-pairing—making it hard to add a vehicle or use core features. Overall, customers feel misled and financially harmed.
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Cons
  • Misrepresented compatibility: vehicles listed as supported often do not actually work.
  • Upfront subscription charged before confirming vehicle compatibility.
  • Refunds and support issues: difficult to cancel or obtain refunds; unresponsive support and unclear contact options.
  • App instability: frequent crashes or freezes; requires repeated restore purchases and re-pairing for actions.
  • Pricing inconsistency: varying prices (weekly, monthly, annual) and perceived higher costs than advertised; potential hidden charges.
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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.70
All time rating average: 4.30
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2026-01-09 Bo***** I got this app, hoping it would work with my new car and I cannot get it to connect and will not give me my money back to be able to download the right app!!!
I got this app, hoping it would work with my new car and I cannot get it to connect and will not give me my money back to be able to download the right app!!!
2025-07-14 Be***** Just purchased this app only to find out it doesn’t work with 2018 Audi Q7 and hard to get refund
Just purchased this app only to find out it doesn’t work with 2018 Audi Q7 and hard to get refund
2025-04-18 An***** I have 2020 RAV4 hybrid and I am not able to connect app to my car. I paid subscription for 1 year and l cannot use it.
I have 2020 RAV4 hybrid and I am not able to connect app to my car. I paid subscription for 1 year and l cannot use it.
2025-04-01 Da***** I would like to know if this app works with Honda HR-V 2022 for digital key, the app request to pay before check if this model is compatible but I want to know if this works with that..
I would like to know if this app works with Honda HR-V 2022 for digital key, the app request to pay before check if this model is compatible but I want to know if this works with that..
2025-02-13 Jj***** Why let people pay for subscription before finding out if the car is compatible or not? Very backwards…
Why let people pay for subscription before finding out if the car is compatible or not? Very backwards…
2025-01-28 Tu***** Had to chg to 5 stars to allow full submit. It is 0 stars. App freezes every lock or unlock on my Volvo with supported vin. Lock Only worked when I upgraded sub. Then still froze second button on unlock. Need to pair car every click. Apple says you are going to lose this app if you do not update how subscription is fraudulent look at mine had to pay 8.99 week then 4.99 week. Disputed with apple 3 hrs in and disputing my credit card. New subscribers Pls chg your passwords if you have same issue and cancel for refund as I did.
Had to chg to 5 stars to allow full submit. It is 0 stars. App freezes every lock or unlock on my Volvo with supported vin. Lock Only worked when I upgraded sub. Then still froze second button on unlock. Need to pair car every click. Apple says you are going to lose this app if you do not update how subscription is fraudulent look at mine had to pay 8.99 week then 4.99 week. Disputed with apple 3 hrs in and disputing my credit card. New subscribers Pls chg your passwords if you have same issue and cancel for refund as I did.
2024-09-23 Mj***** I bought this app yesterday thinking it was compatible with my Camry . Turns out it is not . I can not find a contact number or a way to cancel the app.
I bought this app yesterday thinking it was compatible with my Camry . Turns out it is not . I can not find a contact number or a way to cancel the app.
2024-09-21 nu***** If you can’t show is working how or why should anyone buy? You haven’t published supported models, no trial period all this app is hustling for money. 2 stars is generous, is really worth none.
If you can’t show is working how or why should anyone buy? You haven’t published supported models, no trial period all this app is hustling for money. 2 stars is generous, is really worth none.
2024-09-16 hs***** Monthly subscription says 5.99 then when attempting to purchase says $8.99 instead.
Monthly subscription says 5.99 then when attempting to purchase says $8.99 instead.
2024-08-17 Je***** I have a 2024 Genesis GV60 which is not compatible. Please cancel anything you were going to charge me since I cannot use your app. Also, please advise me when and if you do add my vehicle to your compatibility list. Thank you
I have a 2024 Genesis GV60 which is not compatible. Please cancel anything you were going to charge me since I cannot use your app. Also, please advise me when and if you do add my vehicle to your compatibility list. Thank you
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