Yes, all versions give the OEM fob 3X lock to start ability as a base feature. Anything beyond that for more money is takeover, long range fob, longer range fob, or smartphone control.
I agree, not having to log in every time when you open a remote start app definitely saves time. Especially when internet or server speeds are slow.
KIA Access app used to take at least 2 minutes to start your car when I first used in January 2020. Basically a minute just to log in. Then another minute to send the command before the car actually started. Now it’s more like 10 seconds to log into Kia Access and 30 seconds to send the command before the car starts.
Still no match for CL6. About 5 seconds to open app, send command, car is already started. Arguably even faster to perform than 3X lock with OEM remote fob since most people have their phones on them (especially at home), but not their keys. Also avoids having to look out the window while using the fob to check it worked.
I always like to say the practicality of remote start from the OEM fobs are limited to use while at home. When you are anywhere else (shopping, eating out, walking to/from a venue or building) the OEM fob becomes useless because by the time you are within range to use it, you already almost reached walking to your car. Whereas a remote start app or long range remote would at least allow the car to become warm by the time get to your car.