Comparison

Sentry DashCam for Teslas vs EV Controls dash

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

Head to head
About

Sentry DashCam for Teslas

Easily download, watch, and share your Tesla Sentry and DashCam videos. Supports wireless playback with Raspberry Pi, simplifying the process of capturing and sharing unique events for social media or insurance claims.

Highlights
  • Download Tesla Sentry and DashCam videos
  • Watch and share videos
  • Wireless playback with Raspberry Pi
  • Record unique events
  • Share to social media
  • Use as insurance evidence
Features
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Introducing the simplest, and most hassle-free way to download, watch, and share your Tesla Sentry and DashCam Videos. Now with wireless support for Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi Zero W(beta), Tesla Sentry DashCam is the simplest, and most hassle-free way to download, watch and share your Tesla Sentry and DashCam Videos. Record unique events and easily share them on Facebook and Instagram, or as evidence with the insurance companies. Capture amazing Tesla DashCam and Sentry videos to brag about to your friends and family, or submit as evidence for insurance claims. Wireless Tesla Sentry and Tesla DashCam Video Playback. With Raspberry Pi 4 there is no more USB stick plugging/unplugging hassle. Quickly and effortlessly watch and share Tesla recorded videos wirelessly on your mobile phone. The fewest steps to instant gratification compared to any other solutions.

About

EV Controls dash

This dashboard app works with EV Controls T2-C controllers for Tesla drive units. It provides a central interface for monitoring and managing your electric vehicle's performance. Visit the developer's website for more information.

Highlights
  • Dashboard interface
  • Tesla drive unit control
  • Companion app for T2-C controllers
  • Performance monitoring
Features
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Dashboard app to use in conjunction with EV Controls T2-C controllers for Tesla drive units. See www.ev-controls.com for details.

Screenshots

Sentry DashCam for Teslas4 screens
EV Controls dash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sentry DashCam for Teslas at 4.4 against EV Controls dash's 3.3. Sentry DashCam for Teslas also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). EV Controls dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sentry DashCam for Teslas holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Sentry DashCam for Teslas's written reviews are positive against 50% of EV Controls dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentry DashCam for Teslas ships an update every 4 months, EV Controls dash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sentry DashCam for Teslas versus EV Controls dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentry DashCam for TeslasEV Controls dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRootstrap, Inc.Chris Tapp

Customer experience

Sentry DashCam for Teslas

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

EV Controls dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sentry DashCam for Teslas

No in-app purchases

None

EV Controls dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sentry DashCam for Teslas free?
Sentry DashCam for Teslas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Controls dash free?
EV Controls dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sentry DashCam for Teslas or EV Controls dash?
Sentry DashCam for Teslas is rated higher. Sentry DashCam for Teslas averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while EV Controls dash averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Sentry DashCam for Teslas or EV Controls dash have ads?
Sentry DashCam for Teslas shows ads; EV Controls dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Sentry DashCam for Teslas or EV Controls dash?
Sentry DashCam for Teslas ships an update every 4 months, and EV Controls dash every 3 months. Most recently, Sentry DashCam for Teslas was updated on October 8, 2026 and EV Controls dash on October 22, 2026.

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