Comparison

EV Controls dash vs Watchla for Tesla

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

Head to head
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.

About

Watchla for Tesla

Control your Tesla directly from your Apple Watch with this app. It offers remote access, real-time vehicle data, and the ability to use your watch as a Bluetooth key, even offline. Customize commands and shortcuts for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full Tesla control from Apple Watch
  • Use Apple Watch as Bluetooth Tesla Key
  • Offline vehicle control
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Perform vehicle commands
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Siri Shortcuts support
Features
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Watchla delivers full control of your Tesla to the convenience of your wrist. With a beautiful, clean & effective UI, Watchla is an Apple Watch app for Tesla that aims to replace your phone for most of your remote access needs with your Tesla. No more pulling your phone out of your pocket every time you want to check on your Tesla or tell it to do something. With Watchla all you have to do is raise your wrist to start interacting with your Tesla. Watchla, being a fully capable Tesla watch app, can: - Connect to your Tesla over Bluetooth - Enable your Apple Watch to become a Bluetooth Tesla Key for your Tesla - Control your Tesla while offline - Show you real-time data about your Tesla like charge state, climate state, door closures & more, even while offline - Perform vehicle commands While also supporting: - Apple Watch complications to keep you up to date with your Tesla right from your watch face - Siri Shortcuts (available on Apple Watch) - Custom command layouts - Remote start - Multiple Tesla vehicles - Remote door unlatch, for all doors (subject to vehicle compatibility) + much more! Watchla is also supported by a robust iOS companion app that you can use to easily configure the watch app and manage your Watchla experience, including: - customize watch app command layout - add & customize Siri Shortcuts - switch selected Tesla - manage preferences (including watch app preferences) - manage vehicle-interaction settings + much more & more to come! In addition, the Watchla team is always listening. Request a feature for Watchla here: https://watchla.app/feedback/#req-new-feature Disclaimer: Watchla is not owned or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Watchla utilizes Tesla’s Bluetooth protocol to safely & securely provide you with remote access to your Tesla from your Apple Watch. The Watchla Apple watch app is an independent watch app and (aside from initially adding your vehicles) doesn't need its iOS companion app to perform normally. Bluetooth functionality, including Watch Key, will continue to work without internet. Using Bluetooth and Tesla Key functionality is subject to vehicle compatibility. TLDR; yes, you can use a Wi-Fi only Apple Watch to control your Tesla without your phone nearby if your Tesla is included in the list below :) Tesla vehicles compatible with Bluetooth & Tesla Apple Watch Key support: - Model 3 - Model Ys - Cybertruck - Model S (year 2021 or newer) - Model X (year 2021 or newer) Download Watchla, the ultimate Tesla watch app and experience total control over your Tesla, from the convenience of your wrist. Made in Colorado

Screenshots

EV Controls dash3 screens
Watchla for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watchla for Tesla at 4.1 against EV Controls dash's 3.3. Watchla for Tesla also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). EV Controls dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 34%). On price, 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. Watchla for Tesla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. EV Controls dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watchla for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchla for Tesla has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of EV Controls dash's written reviews are positive against 34% of Watchla for Tesla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Controls dash ships an update every 3 months, Watchla for Tesla every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EV Controls dash versus Watchla for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV Controls dashWatchla for Tesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.1 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris TappVillegas Ventures LLC

Customer experience

EV Controls dash

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

Watchla for Tesla

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative59.4%

Bugs and requests

EV Controls dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Watchla for Tesla

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after recent Tesla API updates
  • Watch app disappearing from device
  • Charge status and mileage not updating correctly
  • Inability to re-authenticate after token expiration
  • Incompatibility with certain Tesla models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to switch between multiple vehicles
  • More customization options for watch complications
  • Improved Siri integration and voice command support
  • Faster Bluetooth connection and response times
  • Better error handling and feedback

In-app purchases

None

EV Controls dash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Watchla for Tesla

Subscriptions3
  • Watchla Pro - Weekly Sub.3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Watchla Pro - Monthly Sub.3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Watchla Pro - Annual Sub.3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is EV Controls dash free?
EV Controls dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watchla for Tesla free?
Watchla for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EV Controls dash or Watchla for Tesla?
Watchla for Tesla is rated higher. EV Controls dash averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Watchla for Tesla averages 4.1 from 1.6K ratings.
Do EV Controls dash or Watchla for Tesla have ads?
Neither EV Controls dash nor Watchla for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Controls dash or Watchla for Tesla?
EV Controls dash ships an update every 3 months, and Watchla for Tesla every 9 days. Most recently, EV Controls dash was updated on October 22, 2026 and Watchla for Tesla on October 23, 2026.

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