FobApp vs TSLA Keyfob
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FobApp
Manage access rights for your iLOQ Key Fob wirelessly using your iPhone. This app connects your Key Fob to the cloud, automatically receiving and applying updated access permissions.
- Update access rights over the air
- Connect via iPhone and BLE
- Use iPhone as a cloud gateway
- Automatic access permission updates
- Manage iLOQ Key Fob access
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The FobApp allows you to conveniently update access rights over the air to an iLOQ Key Fob. Get connected to an iLOQ Key Fob using an iPhone and BLE connection. The Key Fob uses the iPhone as a gateway to the Cloud. If there are any updates to access rights waiting in the Cloud, they are automatically sent back over the gateway to your iLOQ Key Fob.
TSLA Keyfob
Control your Tesla vehicle directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch using Bluetooth. Features include remote locking/unlocking, trunk access, and status checks without needing an internet connection. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands.
- Bluetooth car key
- Remote lock/unlock
- Frunk and trunk access
- Charge port control
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Walk-away lock/proximity unlock
- Apple Watch app
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
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Tesla Bluetooth key for iPhone and Apple Watch. Talks to your car directly over Bluetooth: no account sign-in, works without an internet connection. BLUETOOTH KEY • Pair with your vehicle key card and connect in seconds • Lock / unlock, open the frunk, open or close the trunk and charge port, open or close doors (depending on model and equipment) • Choose single tap, double tap or long press to avoid accidental actions • See battery, range, cabin temperature, charging and climate status WALK-AWAY LOCK & PROXIMITY UNLOCK • With the app running in the background, iPhone unlocks as you approach and locks when you walk about 3 m away (doors and trunks closed, nobody inside) • Turn each feature on or off separately in Settings APPLE WATCH • Standalone Watch app: pair and control right from your wrist • Add it to your watch face for one-tap access SIRI & SHORTCUTS • Lock, unlock, open trunks, open the charge port or doors with Siri or Shortcuts SUPPORTED VEHICLES Tesla vehicles worldwide: every Model 3 and Model Y (Model S and Model X 2021 and later, subject to hardware support). PURCHASE New users get a free 12-hour trial. A one-time permanent purchase unlocks all features for good and supports Family Sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FobApp at none against TSLA Keyfob's 1. FobApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). TSLA Keyfob's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. TSLA Keyfob sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FobApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for FobApp against 3.9 for TSLA Keyfob. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TSLA Keyfob has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FobApp ships an update every 8 months, TSLA Keyfob every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FobApp | TSLA Keyfob |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.9 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iLOQ Ltd. | 治明 黄 |
Customer experience
FobApp
TSLA Keyfob
Bugs and requests
FobApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TSLA Keyfob
Reported bugs
13 issues- Summon not working
- App requires update
- Unable to link to vehicle
- Pairing fails
- Watch app not installable
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- Bluetooth not syncing
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth
- Cannot connect to vehicle
- Connection failed on watch
- App has lots of bugs
- Cannot connect to car's Bluetooth
- Watch trial expired
- App needs update for Summon
Requested features
6 requests- Control air conditioner
- Add more than one Tesla
- Switch between multiple vehicles
- Incorporate standard Tesla controls
- Fix Siri command for trunk
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- Change car model in app
In-app purchases
FobApp
No in-app purchases
TSLA Keyfob
- TSLA Keyfob (permanent)$6.99









