Comparison

tes vs Robotaxi Tracker

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

Robotaxi Tracker

Track Tesla and Waymo robotaxi fleets in major US cities. View real-time wait times, discover individual vehicles, and contribute to a crowdsourced database. Compete with others on leaderboards for your contributions.

Highlights
  • Real-time wait times
  • Fleet tracking and discovery
  • Crowdsourced vehicle database
  • Community contributions
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Coverage in major US cities
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
Features
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Robotaxi Tracker is the ultimate companion app for following the autonomous vehicle revolution. Track Tesla and Waymo robotaxi fleets across major US cities, check real-time wait times, and join a community of enthusiasts documenting the future of transportation. REAL-TIME WAIT TIMES • View live availability at pickup points with color-coded status indicators • Interactive heatmap showing wait time density across service areas • Historical charts tracking availability trends over 1, 12, and 24 hours • Know before you go whether robotaxis are available, busy, or in high demand FLEET TRACKING & DISCOVERY • Browse the largest crowdsourced database of individual robotaxi vehicles • Search by license plate number to find specific vehicles • View detailed vehicle profiles including model, color, first spotted date, and total trips • Track fleet growth over time with interactive charts • Filter by provider (Tesla or Waymo) and service area COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS • Spot a new vehicle? Submit it to help grow our shared database • Log your robotaxi trips with miles traveled and photos • AI-assisted color detection makes vehicle submissions quick and accurate • Every contribution helps build a more complete picture of AV deployment LEADERBOARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Compete with other contributors on vehicles discovered, trips logged, and miles contributed • Earn badges for reaching milestones across multiple categories • Filter rankings by time period: all time, this year, this month, or this week • View detailed contributor profiles and their discovered vehicles COVERAGE AREAS Currently tracking robotaxi operations in: • Austin, TX (Tesla & Waymo) • San Francisco Bay Area (Tesla & Waymo) • Los Angeles, CA (Waymo) • Phoenix, AZ (Waymo) • Atlanta, GA (Waymo) FEATURES • Sign in with Apple, Google, or Twitter • Customizable profile with bio and privacy settings • Distance units in miles or kilometers • Pull-to-refresh for latest data • Home screen and lock screen widgets • Deep linking support • Dark mode support Whether you're a daily robotaxi rider checking wait times, an autonomous vehicle enthusiast tracking fleet expansion, or a data-driven observer following the self-driving revolution, Robotaxi Tracker puts the information you need at your fingertips. Join our growing community and help document the transition to autonomous transportation.

Screenshots

tes4 screens
Robotaxi Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Robotaxi Tracker at none against tes's 8. Robotaxi Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). tes's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, 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. tes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Robotaxi Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Robotaxi Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of tes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Robotaxi Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tes ships an update every 3 weeks, Robotaxi Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tes versus Robotaxi Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertesRobotaxi Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAll About Jake, LLCEthan McKanna

Customer experience

tes

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Robotaxi Tracker

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
None

Robotaxi Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tes free?
tes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robotaxi Tracker free?
Robotaxi Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tes or Robotaxi Tracker?
Robotaxi Tracker is rated higher. tes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Robotaxi Tracker averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do tes or Robotaxi Tracker have ads?
Neither tes nor Robotaxi Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tes or Robotaxi Tracker?
tes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Robotaxi Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, tes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Robotaxi Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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