Watchla for Tesla vs EDUP Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
EDUP Smart
Control multiple smart devices remotely from a single application. Manage Internet of Things, smart home, and access control devices with fast networking and flexible settings. Share equipment with others for a connected experience.
- Remote device control
- Multi-device management
- Internet of Things integration
- Smart home control
- Access control management
- Equipment sharing
- Intelligent linkage
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1. Remote control, easy to worry, free control anytime and anywhere 2. Multipe smart devices can be added,and one APP realizes intelligent control of Internet of Things,Internet of Vehicles,smart home,access control,etc. 3. Fast networking, flexible Settings, free view 4. Sharing equipment and passing happiness 5. Intelligent linkage and scenario customization
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EDUP Smart at 4.7 against Watchla for Tesla's 4.1. EDUP Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (44% vs 34%). Watchla for Tesla's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 237). 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
Both are free to download. Watchla for Tesla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. EDUP Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
EDUP Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchla for Tesla has 1.6K ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Watchla for Tesla's written reviews are positive against 44% of EDUP Smart's.
Watchla for Tesla ships an update every 9 days, EDUP Smart every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Watchla for Tesla | EDUP Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.6K ratings) | 4.7 (237 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | 43.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 237 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villegas Ventures LLC | 春平 周 |
Customer experience
Watchla for Tesla
EDUP Smart
User reviews
Watchla for Tesla
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth integration
- 👍 Intuitive watch interface
- 🔒 Secure authentication process
- 💡 Useful watch complications
- 🚀 Responsive app performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality
- 🐛 Unreliable Siri commands
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
EDUP Smart
From 237 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 💡 Good for setting alarms and lights remotely
- 🌈 Endless color options
- 🎶 Calming and good quality sounds
- 💰 Good value for the price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues are frequent
- 😠 Limited to 4 alarms
- 💡 Display brightness too high
- 🔒 Requires registration and internet connection
- 👎 App doesn't connect to wall clock
Bugs and 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
EDUP Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- Connection failed repeatedly
- App wouldn't connect to wall clock
- Fails to pair/connect
- Would not connect on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Requested features
6 requests- Add more alarm slots
- Option to deactivate beep sound
- Add more color options (e.g., red)
- Allow colors to be dimmer
- Add Russian language support
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- Lower display brightness options (10% or 5%)
In-app purchases
Watchla for Tesla
- 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
EDUP Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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