TslaMirror vs Auth app for Tesla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TslaMirror
Mirror your iPhone apps to your Tesla's built-in browser. Enjoy your favorite apps on the big screen while driving, with support for lossless audio and various mirroring modes. Requires a Tesla with specific hardware and an iPhone personal hotspot.
- Mirror iPhone apps to Tesla browser
- Uses iPhone Personal Hotspot
- Lossless audio playback support
- H.264/H.265 mirroring options
- Private screencast connection
- No additional internet traffic used
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One-week free trial. TslaMirror is an app designed to mirror your iPhone/iPad apps to your Tesla’s built-in browser. - Supported apps include Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, YouTube, TikTok, Plex, and more. - DRM-protected apps, including but not limited to Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu, are not supported. Some DRM-protected apps may block video mirroring, resulting in a black screen in the Tesla browser. Instructions for the Tesla built-in browser: 1. If possible, update your Tesla’s infotainment system to the most recent version. 2. Make sure the vehicle is PARKED (0 mph / 0 km/h). 3. Connect your Tesla to your iPhone Personal Hotspot (cellular data required). MCU2 or MCU3 hardware is required: available on Model 3 and Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S built after March 2018, Model X built after March 2018, or vehicles upgraded from MCU1 to MCU2/3. 4. Ensure the iPhone is not in Low Power Mode. Launch the TslaMirror app and toggle on “Proxy.” 5. Tap “Start,” then select “Start Broadcast” to begin screen broadcast. 6. In your Tesla’s built-in browser, go to https://TslaMirror.com 7. Lossless audio playback is supported in the browser. 8. Keep your iPhone unlocked; due to Screen Broadcast API limitations, locking the screen stops casting and requires restarting the broadcast. Key Features 1. No additional internet traffic is used for mirroring; traffic stays on the iPhone’s Personal Hotspot. However, while the Tesla is connected to the hotspot, the vehicle may use your cellular data for its own internet access. 2. Private: the screencast is only available to devices connected to the iPhone Personal Hotspot Wi-Fi network. 3. A 5 GHz Personal Hotspot (supported from the iPhone 12 series) is highly recommended. Do not enable “Maximize Compatibility” on iPhone 12 models; enabling it forces a 2.4 GHz hotspot. 4. H.264/H.265 mirroring recommendations: - MCU3 (AMD Ryzen): H.265 mode with 720p@60 fps recommended, as 1080p requires higher bandwidth. MCU3 supports up to 1080p@60fps (H.264 and H.265). - For Tesla in-car system software version 2025.38.11 and later, H.265 mirroring is now recommended for both MCU2 and MCU3. - MCU2 (Intel Atom): H.264 mode with 540p@30fps recommended only for very old Tesla in-car system. FAQ 1. This is not CarPlay. 2. iOS apps that use the AVPlayer framework (e.g., Apple Music, Netflix) are not supported. 3. Netflix is not supported. Privacy/Security Notice: This app does not collect usage statistics, personal information, or analytics. On iOS 13 and later, it uses Location Services only to read the Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Location data is never stored or collected. No information is stored by us. Disclaimer: This software and documentation are not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc. Use at your own risk. We do not guarantee proper functioning. Some features require specific vehicle options (e.g., MCU2 or newer). The app uses interfaces similar to those used by official Tesla apps, but you are responsible for any changes to your car resulting from use. Use requires the vehicle’s built-in browser. We are not liable for any damages to you, your car, or any other property in conjunction with the use of this app. Warning and Legal Disclaimer: Use only while PARKED (0 mph / 0 km/h). Local laws may restrict the use of a built-in web browser in a vehicle. Terms of Use (EULA): https://teslamirror.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://teslamirror.com/privacy
Auth app for Tesla
Generate secure Tesla API authentication tokens with this utility. It allows you to keep custom shortcuts alive by providing token access for third-party services. Your credentials are sent directly to Tesla, and tokens are stored encrypted locally.
- Generate secure Tesla API authentication tokens
- Support for custom shortcuts
- Convenient clipboard access to tokens
- Open-source code available
- Secure encrypted token storage
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Auth for Tesla gets you a working Tesla API token in seconds — then helps you check it, prove it, and put it to work. Sign in once with your Tesla account and your refresh and access tokens are one tap from the clipboard, ready for Shortcuts, scripts, home-automation tools, or your own app. A TOKEN TOOL, NOT A CAR APP Auth for Tesla doesn't drive your car, wake it up, or try to replace the Tesla app. It does one job well: hand you a valid OAuth token and make it easy to use. ONE TAP TO COPY • Refresh token and access token side by side, each copied with a single tap. • A live "Valid for…" countdown on the access token, and a clear "Long-lived" badge on the refresh token. • Refresh both with one button — or with ⌘R on Mac. • Turn on token details for issuer, audiences, scopes, region, and expiry at a glance. YOUR PASSWORD STAYS WITH TESLA You sign in on Tesla's own website in a secure in-app browser. Your username and password never pass through this app or any developer-run server. Multi-factor sign-in works as usual, and sign-in survives a hop to your password manager. PROVE IT WORKS Test Your Token runs a few read-only calls against the Owners or Fleet API — your account, your vehicles, your scopes — so you know the token works end to end before you paste it anywhere. DEVELOPER TOOLS BUILT IN • JWT Inspector — paste any token, or pick a stored one, and see the decoded header, payload, scopes, expiry, and a clear Valid/Expired status. • Snippet Exporter — copy the active token as ready-to-run cURL, HTTPie, Swift, or Python, bearer header included. OWNERS API AND FLEET API • Owners API — the token most Tesla-compatible apps and Shortcuts ask for. • Fleet API — Tesla's official API for developers with a partner account, with the region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, China) detected for you. EVERY ACCOUNT, ONE TAP APART Keep personal, work, and test accounts side by side for each API. Switch, rename, and add accounts without signing in again. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Get and Refresh actions for both APIs appear automatically in the Shortcuts app and work with Siri, and each can target a specific account. Build automations that always have a fresh token. IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC The same tools on every device, in a Liquid Glass design. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Tokens are stored encrypted in your iCloud Keychain and sync only across your own devices. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. OPEN SOURCE Every line of code is public and auditable at github.com/TeslaBuds/AuthAppForTesla. Disclaimer: Auth for Tesla is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. Use at your own risk. No guarantee of proper function is given. You are solely responsible for any changes to your vehicle caused by the use of this app. Made in Denmark.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auth app for Tesla at 4.3 against TslaMirror's 3.7. Auth app for Tesla also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (41% vs 23%). TslaMirror's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. TslaMirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Auth app for Tesla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Auth app for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of TslaMirror's written reviews are positive against 41% of Auth app for Tesla's.
TslaMirror ships an update every 2 days, Auth app for Tesla every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TslaMirror | Auth app for Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (27 ratings) | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan TrustComputing IT Co., Ltd. | Dansk Rumskrot ApS |
Customer experience
TslaMirror
Auth app for Tesla
Bugs and requests
TslaMirror
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes when playing videos from streaming platforms
- Screen freezes when entering Drive mode
- VPN remains active after app closure, interfering with cellular data
- Full-screen button causes stream to freeze
- Browser closes when Tesla shifts to Reverse then Drive
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- Mirroring stops working after Tesla firmware updates
- Connection drops frequently during use
- App fails to broadcast despite correct setup
- Severe performance degradation with certain iPhone models
- Incompatibility with iOS beta versions
- Audio delayed 10+ seconds from video
- Screen mirroring works for only 1-2 minutes then stops
- Cannot connect to Tesla despite hotspot being enabled
Requested features
9 requests- Touchscreen control support on Tesla display
- Support for major streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+)
- Full-screen video playback capability
- Local Wi-Fi network support (non-hotspot)
- Audio streaming alongside video
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- Improved instructions and documentation
- Mac compatibility
- Automatic VPN disable when app closes
- Better compatibility with different Tesla firmware versions
Auth app for Tesla
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TslaMirror
- Monthly Auto Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$5.99
Auth app for Tesla
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$19.99
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