EV Controls dash vs Light Show Creator for Tesla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dashboard interface
- Tesla drive unit control
- Companion app for T2-C controllers
- Performance monitoring
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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.
Light Show Creator for Tesla
Create impressive Tesla light shows synced to music with ease. Select your audio, let the app auto-sync, and then export the show for your vehicle. No coding or complex editing required, just fun and dazzling displays.
- Auto-sync lights to music beats
- Adjustable flashing frequency
- Manual frame editing
- Preview and export for xLights
- MP3/WAV file support
- USB export for Tesla
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Light Show Creator for Tesla Unleash the ultimate light show experience for your Tesla! With our app, you can effortlessly create custom light shows synced to your favorite tunes, turning heads wherever you go. No technical skills needed—just select your music and watch the magic happen. Features: Auto-sync lights to music beats Adjustable flashing frequency and duration Easy manual frame editing Preview and export for xLights Special Offer: Free Tesla accessory trials included! How to Use: Share an mp3 or wav music file. Tap auto to see your light show in action. Export and check file size limits. Share files and copy to a USB drive's "LightShow" folder. Insert USB into your Tesla and dazzle the crowd! USB Requirements: "LightShow" folder with "lightshow.fseq" and "lightshow.mp3/wav" Format: exFAT, FAT 32, MS-DOS (Mac), ext3/ext4. NTFS not supported. No TeslaCam or firmware update files. Supported Models: Model Y Model 3 Model 3 Highland Model S (2021+) Model X (2021+) Disclaimer: Absolutely protect your privacy, no personal info collected. Creates light show files only; does not control your vehicle. Test on select Tesla models; caution with other brands. Tesla® is a registered trademark of Tesla, Inc. Sponsored by REEVAA: Redefining EV accessories to enhance the EV driving experience. Committed to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Controls dash at none against Light Show Creator for Tesla's 3. EV Controls dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.3 vs 3.1). Light Show Creator for Tesla's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Light Show Creator for Tesla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EV Controls dash asks for nothing beyond the download.
EV Controls dash holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Show Creator for Tesla has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
EV Controls dash ships an update every 3 months, Light Show Creator for Tesla every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EV Controls dash | Light Show Creator for Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | 3.1 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 413 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Tapp | Guangzhou Youban Hudong Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EV Controls dash
Light Show Creator for Tesla
In-app purchases
EV Controls dash
No in-app purchases
Light Show Creator for Tesla
- Plus Permanent$9.99
- Upgrade plus to pro permanent$9.99
- Pro Permanent$19.99
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