AirTesla vs Light Show Creator for Tesla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirTesla
Stream your phone's screen directly to your Tesla's built-in browser without using cellular data. Enjoy wireless mirroring for entertainment or navigation, with enhanced privacy as all data stays on your local network. Supports both portrait and landscape orientations.
- Mirror phone screen to Tesla browser
- Wireless connection via Personal Hotspot
- No cellular data usage
- Privacy-focused local network transmission
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- No cables required
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AirTesla allows you mirror your phone screen to Tesla™ built-in browser. Features: * Privacy - all data transmitted over local network, no one else can see your screen. * No cellular data used - AirTesla connect to Tesla via Personal Hotspot, data are transmitted directly to Tesla. * No cables needed. * Support both portrait and landscape screen orientation. Please follow these steps: 1. Connect Tesla to your phone's Personal Hotspot. 2. Start screen broadcasting. 3. Open url http://6.6.6.6 in Tesla built-in browser. Notes: * DO NOT use the app while driving. * AirTesla requires MCU2 hardware, including Model S(March 2018 or later) / Model 3 / Model Y / Model X(March 2018 or later). * This is NOT an official app of Tesla. Tesla is trademark of Tesla, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Light Show Creator for Tesla
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.
- 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
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Light Show Creator for Tesla Unleash the ultimate light show experience for your Tesla! With our app, you can effortlessly create custom light shows synced to your favorite tunes, turning heads wherever you go. No technical skills needed—just select your music and watch the magic happen. Features: Auto-sync lights to music beats Adjustable flashing frequency and duration Easy manual frame editing Preview and export for xLights Special Offer: Free Tesla accessory trials included! How to Use: Share an mp3 or wav music file. Tap auto to see your light show in action. Export and check file size limits. Share files and copy to a USB drive's "LightShow" folder. Insert USB into your Tesla and dazzle the crowd! USB Requirements: "LightShow" folder with "lightshow.fseq" and "lightshow.mp3/wav" Format: exFAT, FAT 32, MS-DOS (Mac), ext3/ext4. NTFS not supported. No TeslaCam or firmware update files. Supported Models: Model Y Model 3 Model 3 Highland Model S (2021+) Model X (2021+) Disclaimer: Absolutely protect your privacy, no personal info collected. Creates light show files only; does not control your vehicle. Test on select Tesla models; caution with other brands. Tesla® is a registered trademark of Tesla, Inc. Sponsored by REEVAA: Redefining EV accessories to enhance the EV driving experience. Committed to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Light Show Creator for Tesla at 3.1 against AirTesla's 2.4. Light Show Creator for Tesla also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AirTesla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Show Creator for Tesla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Light Show Creator for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of AirTesla's written reviews are positive against 50% of Light Show Creator for Tesla's.
AirTesla ships an update fortnightly, Light Show Creator for Tesla every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | AirTesla | Light Show Creator for Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) | 3.1 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 413 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Tangsuan Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Guangzhou Youban Hudong Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
AirTesla
Light Show Creator for Tesla
Bugs and requests
AirTesla
Reported bugs
17 issues- App is clumsy and does not work
- Connection cuts out during driving
- Not working after Tesla software upgrades
- Screen mirroring not working
- Black screen on Tesla browser
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- Video drops frames
- Audio out of sync with video
- Video playback is choppy
- App crashes
- App does not work
- URL not opening
- Screen shrinks after switching to landscape
- Laggy sound
- Phone overheats
- Cannot cast YouTube TV
- Does not work on iPhone 13
- URL is not accessible
Requested features
11 requests- Improve performance and reduce lag
- Enable screen mirroring while driving
- Fix connection issues
- Provide better video quality
- Allow testing of higher frame rates before purchase
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- Make browser full-screen
- Improve connection steps for easier reconnection
- Add support for Android
- Support horizontal screen for videos
- Add sound functionality
- Optimize for better video quality
Light Show Creator for Tesla
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AirTesla
- AirTesla Pro$4.99
Light Show Creator for Tesla
- Plus Permanent$9.99
- Upgrade plus to pro permanent$9.99
- Pro Permanent$19.99
Questions
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