Comparison

Key for Tesla vs TeslaX

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

Head to head
About

Key for Tesla

Control your Tesla vehicle directly from your Apple Watch or iPhone. Unlock, lock, start, and manage climate settings with a single tap or voice command. Monitor battery status and charging progress conveniently.

Highlights
  • Unlock and start Tesla with one tap
  • Lock car with a tap
  • Today extension for quick access
  • Siri support for commands
  • Apple Watch climate control
  • Check battery status and charging
  • Watch Complications for quick info
Features
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Key for Tesla allows you to forget about your key and leave it at home. If you feel like you want to impress your friends try the Siri extension on the Apple Watch or iPhone! Note: Supported vehicles: pre 2021 S/X This app focus on Apple Watch functionality and Siri. Features on iPhone: 1) Unlock and start your Tesla with one tap using the Touch ID or Face ID 2) Lock the car just by tapping the lock button 3) A convenient Today extension. You can unlock and start your Tesla in less than 5 seconds 4) Siri support 5) Additional Siri Shortcuts for common commands 6) Login with password auto fill Features on Apple Watch: 1) Open and close the car 2) Start and Stop the climate 3) Check your battery status, range, charging power, added energy, added range and time remaining to complete charging 4) Watch Complication to check battery level (updates every 30 minutes and pauses between 00:00 and 08:00, can be configured in the iPhone app) 5) Watch Complication to Start and Stop the climate. 6) Watch Complication to Start and Stop max defrost. 7) Siri support 8) Additional Siri Shortcuts for common commands Siri commands: Lock my car Unlock my car Is my car locked? Additional Siri Shortcuts: Start and Stop Climate Start and Stop Max defrost Vent and Close roof Open and Close Rear Lift-gate with and without confirmation Open Frunk Open Charge Port Lock and Unlock without confirmation The original Tesla iPhone App takes you 2 taps and a loading to unlock and start. This app is just one tap away for the same functionality. Note: This app stores your authentication token and your password, if given, using iOS secure Keychain. The app uses Tesla's MFA authentication to create an access token. You will be redirected to Tesla's page to authenticate. The app never has access to your credentials. Supported devices: iPhone 5S or newer with Touch ID, iPhone X and newer with Face ID. Apple Watches 2 and above Supported vehicles: pre 2021 S/X model 3/Y and 2021+ S/X support are not supported but it might come in the future

About

TeslaX

Features
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Tesla X is an intelligent companion app for Tesla owners, bringing vehicle control, live monitoring, battery insights, charging tools, alerts, and automations together in one fast and beautifully designed interface. VEHICLE CONTROL • Lock and unlock your vehicle, flash the lights, honk the horn, start or stop climate control, activate defrost, control seat heating, and access more than 35 supported commands • Manage cabin temperature, heated seats, steering wheel heating, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, and other climate settings • Battery-friendly operation designed to avoid waking the vehicle unnecessarily • Commands are handled securely through the official Tesla Fleet API CHARGING • Monitor charging power, current, battery level, remaining time, and AC or DC charging status in real time • Adjust the charging limit and charging current directly from the app • Create charging schedules and plan vehicle preconditioning • Explore nearby charging stations by connector type, power, distance, and availability of supported information • Open routes inside the app or send supported destinations to your vehicle BATTERY HEALTH AND INSIGHTS • View an estimated State of Health based on eligible charging sessions and available vehicle data • Review the charging sessions used in the calculation • See data-quality filters, calculation details, and confidence levels • Track battery performance and estimated degradation over time • Generate shareable battery certificates and monthly PDF reports SMART ALERTS • Receive notifications for low battery level, completed charging, tire pressure, vehicle speed, and an unlocked vehicle • Get supported Sentry Mode alerts with location information • Configure alerts according to your own thresholds and preferences • Stay informed without repeatedly opening the app AUTOMATIONS Create personalized automations using conditions such as: • Time and day • Vehicle location • Cabin or outside temperature • Battery level • Charging state • Vehicle state Automations can perform supported actions such as: • Starting climate control • Adjusting charging settings • Locking the vehicle • Sending notifications • Running supported vehicle commands DRIVES, TRIPS, AND MAPS • View your vehicle on a live map • Use heading-based map rotation while driving • Access a dedicated driving screen with speed, power, route information, estimated arrival time, and estimated battery level at arrival • Review trip and parking history • Save supported parking information and photos • View charging locations and navigate to selected destinations DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Full Arabic and English interfaces • Complete right-to-left layout support for Arabic • Multiple visual themes, including a clean dark Stealth theme • Support for multiple authorized vehicles • Fast access to important vehicle information from a single dashboard REQUIREMENTS Tesla X requires an active Tesla account and a supported Tesla vehicle. Features may vary depending on the vehicle model, region, software version, account permissions, and Tesla Fleet API availability. Vehicle information and commands are provided through the official Tesla Fleet API after the user securely authorizes access to their own Tesla account.

Screenshots

Key for Tesla3 screens
TeslaX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TeslaX at Free against Key for Tesla's $1.99. Key for Tesla's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

TeslaX is free to download; Key for Tesla costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Key for Tesla ships an update every 5 weeks, TeslaX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Key for Tesla versus TeslaX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKey for TeslaTeslaX
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao Nunessami alnaabi

In-app purchases

None

Key for Tesla

No in-app purchases

None

TeslaX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Key for Tesla free?
Key for Tesla costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeslaX free?
TeslaX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Key for Tesla or TeslaX have ads?
Neither Key for Tesla nor TeslaX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Key for Tesla or TeslaX?
Key for Tesla ships an update every 5 weeks, and TeslaX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Key for Tesla was updated on October 24, 2026 and TeslaX on October 24, 2026.

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