Comparison

Auth app for Tesla vs TinkerHelp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 is the fastest way to get a working Tesla API token — and the easiest place to inspect, test, and reuse it. Sign in once with your Tesla account, and your access and refresh tokens are ready to copy into Shortcuts, third-party tools, scripts, or anything else that talks to Tesla's API. A TOKEN TOOL, NOT A TESLA CLIENT Auth for Tesla doesn't drive your car, drain your battery, or pretend to be the Tesla app. It does one job extremely well: hand you a valid OAuth token and help you make sure it works. BOTH TESLA APIS • Owners API (v3) — the standard token used by most Tesla-compatible apps and Shortcuts. • Fleet API (v4) — Tesla's modern, officially supported API for developers with a partner account. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS Keep personal, work, and test accounts side by side. Switch between them with one tap, rename them, and add new ones without losing the others. 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. No more flipping to jwt.io. • Snippet Exporter — generate ready-to-paste cURL, HTTPie, Swift, or Python snippets for the active token, complete with bearer header. • Test Your Token — run a few read-only diagnostic calls against the Tesla API to confirm your token actually works end to end, plus a local scopes inspection. TOKEN HEALTH AT A GLANCE Every profile shows a live countdown to expiry, the time of the last successful refresh, and the detected region (NA, EU, AP, ME, CN) so you always know what you're talking to. SIRI & SHORTCUTS All four token actions — Get and Refresh for both Owners and Fleet API — appear automatically in the Shortcuts app and work hands-free with Siri. Build automations that always have a fresh token. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Tesla username and password are entered directly in a secure in-app browser — they never pass through this app or any developer-run server. Tokens are stored encrypted in your iCloud Keychain and sync privately across your own devices. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. OPEN SOURCE Every line of code is publicly available and auditable at github.com/TeslaBuds/AuthAppForTesla. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed 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.

About

TinkerHelp

Features
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Stay Connected – Anytime, Anywhere This app is designed to make it easier for our customers to reach us. Whether you need help, want to book an appointment, or simply have a question, our team is just a tap away. Key Features: Book Appointments: Choose a convenient time to connect with us. Live Chat: Talk to our support team instantly for quick help. Call Us Reach us directly by calling our Toll Free Number Track Requests: Stay updated on your appointment or service status. Personalized Support: Get assistance tailored to your issue. We value your time and convenience. This app ensures that connecting with us is fast, flexible, and hassle-free.

Screenshots

Auth app for Tesla3 screens
TinkerHelp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinkerHelp at none against Auth app for Tesla's 3. TinkerHelp also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Auth app for Tesla's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Auth app for Tesla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TinkerHelp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Auth app for Tesla versus TinkerHelp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuth app for TeslaTinkerHelp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDansk Rumskrot ApSELQuench

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Auth app for Tesla

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$19.99
None

TinkerHelp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auth app for Tesla free?
Auth app for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinkerHelp free?
TinkerHelp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auth app for Tesla or TinkerHelp have ads?
Neither Auth app for Tesla nor TinkerHelp shows ads.

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