Watchla for Tesla vs EV Notifier
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
EV Notifier
This app helps electric vehicle owners find available charging stations from various providers. It sends notifications when a charger becomes free, eliminating the need to check multiple apps. Users can view station details, filter by plug type or network, and manage all their alerts in one place.
- Check charger availability from multiple providers
- Receive notifications when chargers become available
- Explore map or search for chargers
- View charger details and availability
- Filter by plug type and charging network
- Manage notifications in one place
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EV Notifier allows you to check charger availability from multiple providers and receive a notification when charging stations become available. Avoid loading multiple apps and refreshing constantly just to know when a charging station is available. Explore the map or search your area for an EV charger from compatible networks. Select a location to see charger details and availability. Use map filters to only show certain charging plugs and/or charging networks. Set up notifications for different charging stations and manage them in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV Notifier at 100% against Watchla for Tesla's 34%. EV Notifier also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Watchla for Tesla's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and EV Notifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EV Notifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchla for Tesla has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of EV Notifier's.
Watchla for Tesla ships an update every 9 days, EV Notifier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Watchla for Tesla | EV Notifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.6K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villegas Ventures LLC | Watta Labs |
Customer experience
Watchla for Tesla
EV Notifier
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
EV Notifier
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
EV Notifier
- Pro Monthly$3.001 Month
- Pro Yearly$30.001 Year
Questions
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