Comparison

tes vs FlexPeak

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

Head to head
About

tes

Explore and visualize CAN bus data from various vehicles, including electric and gas-powered models. Connect to OBD-2 accessories to view live data, analyze message identifiers, and playback log files. Unlock advanced features for deeper analysis and customization with optional purchases.

Highlights
  • Live CAN bus data visualization
  • Support for OBDLink and vLinker accessories
  • Playback of CAN bus log files
  • Customizable signal visualizations
  • Advanced data analysis tools
  • DBC file import
Features
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tes•LAX is a CAN bus Explorer and visualization tool that works with CAN data from many sources, including gas-powered and electric vehicles. ** tes•LAX can connect to some OBD-2 accessories to show live CAN Bus data from your vehicle. Additional wiring, and installation is necessary. Damage done to your vehicle may not be covered by vehicle warranty. Proceed at your own risk. ** - Predefined visualizations with many useful signals for several popular electric vehicles. - Designed to analyze and visualize CANBus data with 11-bit message identifiers. - Works with the OBDLink MX+ and CX, vLinker FS/MC+ and WiFi, and other WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy accessories. "Classic Bluetooth" accessories other than the OBDLink MX+ and vLinker FS are not supported. Please visit https://teslax.app for more information on supported accessories. - Support for accessories supporting the Panda UDP Protocol. Note: Comma.ai has discontinued WiFi support for the Panda White. You may be able to flash your Panda to an old version of firmware to maintain WiFi support. Panda is for advanced users only and not recommended for normal users. - Playback CAN Bus log files. (TXT, ASC and BLF file formats) - Data sources containing multiple buses (ASC/BLF log files, Panda) With an "Extended Release" purchase or subscription: - Configure the visualization by choosing signals from the included signals database. - Additional pages of pre-configured visualization in provided presets. For pros, and tinkerers, an "Extra Strength 2.0" purchase or subscription unlocks additional features: - New in 2.0: Additional full page visualizations such as a Drag Timer, Matrix View, and Graph. - Record log files in TXT, ASC, and BLF formats and convert to comma separated format (CSV) - Create and edit presets. - Modify the signal database to create and update signals as the vehicle manufacturer changes the data format. - Export presets to file for backup/sharing and re-import them. - Ability to import DBC files (containing signal definition information). - A "Binary Matrix" view of a message or signal for reverse engineering data streams. - Use javascript code to calculate a result value from the raw message bytes (or other defined signals within the same message) This software is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla Motors or any vehicle manufacturer. This app accesses data streams that are not documented or supported by the vehicle manufacturer. If the manufacturer decides to change the data stream, then this app may display incorrect information. If the manufacturer removes data, then some or all functionality of the app may cease to work. Many signals in the signal database may be from previous versions of the vehicle operating software (such as the cell voltages, which were removed in a software update many updates ago) You are responsible for all risks of installing and using 3rd party hardware in your vehicle. Do not use tes•LAX while driving. Please obey all traffic laws and do not drive while distracted. tes•LAX uses bluetooth and local network access only for the purpose of connecting to accessories. Analytics are not collected at any time. Use caution when using accessories that are not secured via password or pairing. See https://teslax.app/supported-hardware/ for more information. You accept full and unconditional responsibility for the use of this software. All About Jake, LLC is not responsible for any consequences of using this software, including any damage to your vehicle, loss, damage to property, personal injury, or violation of law that may occur in connection with using this application. Obey all laws and respect the privacy of others. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. The author(s) and copyright holders shall not be liable for any damages, even if advised beforehand of the possibility of such damages. Full terms of use can be found here: https://www.teslax.app/terms-and-conditions/

About

FlexPeak

Features
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FlexPeak helps PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot customers understand hourly electricity prices, plan energy use, and monitor performance over time. The PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program uses prices that can change throughout the day. FlexPeak gives you a clear way to view those prices, identify lower-cost and higher-cost hours, and make more informed decisions about when to use electricity. Features include: Hourly Price Chart View PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing data in an easy-to-read chart. Quickly see how prices change across the day and identify the best times to shift flexible energy use. Widgets Keep an eye on current pricing from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. EV Charging Calculator Estimate EV charging costs based on your battery level, target charge, charging speed, and current hourly prices. FlexPeak Pro helps you plan charging sessions around lower-cost periods. Usage Analysis Import your PG&E usage data and analyze how your electricity use lines up with hourly pricing. Review more than 7 days of usage analysis with FlexPeak Pro. Price Monitoring Check current and upcoming prices so you can stay aware of changing energy costs throughout the day. Custom Settings Configure your provider, rate plan, circuit ID, price offset, and price thresholds to match your setup. Tessie Integration Optionally connect FlexPeak to Tessie using your own Tessie API key to support sending your charge schedule to your car. Privacy-Focused Design FlexPeak is designed to process your settings, imported usage data, and analysis on your device. PG&E login happens through PG&E’s standard website, and imported usage files are analyzed locally. FlexPeak is useful for customers who want to better understand the PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program, plan EV charging, and evaluate how daily energy decisions affect costs. FlexPeak Pro FlexPeak Pro unlocks additional features, including the EV charging calculator and extended usage analysis beyond 7 days. Disclaimer FlexPeak is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PG&E, GridX, Tessie, or Tesla. PG&E is a trademark of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Tesla is a trademark of Tesla, Inc. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

tes4 screens
FlexPeak4 screens

Verdict

The call

tes and FlexPeak are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. tes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and FlexPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
tes versus FlexPeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertesFlexPeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAll About Jake, LLCLucas Albert Dewey

In-app purchases

8 purchases

tes

Subscriptions1
  • Extra Strength Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • One-Time Free 5-day PassFree
  • Extra Strength Upgrade to 2.0$4.99
  • Extra Strength Upgrade 1.0$5.99
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  • Extended Release 1.0$6.99
  • Upgrade to Extra Strength 2.0$10.99
  • Extra Strength 1.0$14.00
  • Extra Strength 2.0$18.99
1 purchases

FlexPeak

One-time1
  • FlexPeak Pro$4.99

Questions

Is tes free?
tes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlexPeak free?
FlexPeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tes or FlexPeak have ads?
Neither tes nor FlexPeak shows ads.

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