Comparison

FobApp vs TSLA Keyfob

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FobApp1 screens
TSLA Keyfob2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TSLA Keyfob sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FobApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FobApp versus TSLA Keyfob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFobAppTSLA Keyfob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better3.9 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews—72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings356 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLOQ Ltd.治明 黄

Customer experience

FobApp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TSLA Keyfob

All ratings56 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative22.5%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Change car model in app

In-app purchases

None

FobApp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TSLA Keyfob

One-time1
  • TSLA Keyfob (permanent)$6.99

Questions

Is FobApp free?
FobApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TSLA Keyfob free?
TSLA Keyfob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FobApp or TSLA Keyfob?
FobApp is rated higher. FobApp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TSLA Keyfob averages 3.9 from 56 ratings.
Do FobApp or TSLA Keyfob have ads?
Neither FobApp nor TSLA Keyfob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FobApp or TSLA Keyfob?
FobApp ships an update every 8 months, and TSLA Keyfob every 3 weeks. Most recently, FobApp was updated on November 2, 2026 and TSLA Keyfob on October 30, 2026.

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