# EV Controls dash vs Light Show Creator for Tesla

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV Controls dash | Light Show Creator for Tesla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-controls-dash/id1533137661/reviews)** | [3.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-show-creator-for-tesla/id6446385602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 413 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Tapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522926334) | [Guangzhou Youban Hudong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573385189) |

## What reviewers say

### EV Controls dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-controls-dash/id1533137661)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Show Creator for Tesla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-show-creator-for-tesla/id6446385602)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Permanent | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade plus to pro permanent | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Permanent | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV Controls dash free?

EV Controls dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Show Creator for Tesla free?

Light Show Creator for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EV Controls dash or Light Show Creator for Tesla?

EV Controls dash is rated higher. EV Controls dash averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Light Show Creator for Tesla averages 3.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do EV Controls dash or Light Show Creator for Tesla have ads?

Light Show Creator for Tesla shows ads; EV Controls dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, EV Controls dash or Light Show Creator for Tesla?

EV Controls dash ships an update every 3 months, and Light Show Creator for Tesla every 2 weeks. Most recently, EV Controls dash was updated on October 29, 2026 and Light Show Creator for Tesla on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*