Comparison

AirTesla vs XMirror

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

XMirror

Wirelessly mirror your iOS device's screen and audio to your car's display. Enjoy your content on a larger screen without needing an internet connection, utilizing your personal hotspot for a secure local network connection.

Highlights
  • Audio support for car screens
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Wireless connection
  • Local network privacy
  • No internet traffic needed
  • VPN for private LAN tunnel
Features
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XMirror - Your Ultimate iOS Screen Mirroring Solution for Car with Audio. Key features: 1. Audio Support: Enjoy your favorite content on the car screen with full audio support. 2. Screen Orientation: XMirror supports both portrait and landscape orientations. 3. Cable-Free: Connect your devices wirelessly for mirroring. 4. Privacy Guarantee: Your data is always secure. XMirror transmits data exclusively via your local network. 5. No Internet Traffic Needed: The app's mirroring traffic stays on local network of your iOS device's Personal Hotspot. Steps: 1. Open your iPhone's [Settings] and enable [Allow Others to Join] in [Personal Hotspot]. 2. Connect your car to your iPhone's Personal Hotspot. 3. Launch XMirror and tap 'Start' to initiate Screen Broadcast. 4. Open http://7.7.7.7:8000 in your car's browser. 5. Keep your screen unlocked for uninterrupted mirroring. Feedback: Your satisfaction is our priority. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us at 1001tvs@nero.com or visit our official website: https://1001tvs.com. Notes: Some cars block all private LAN access, so we use a VPN to build a tunnel between your phone and browser. Unlike standard VPNs, ours is specifically for screen mirroring, keeping data within your local LAN and never uploading it to the internet. This ensures your privacy and security.

Screenshots

AirTesla3 screens
XMirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XMirror at 3.0 against AirTesla's 2.4. XMirror also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 31%). AirTesla's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AirTesla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XMirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XMirror holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of AirTesla's written reviews are positive against 45% of XMirror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirTesla ships an update fortnightly, XMirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirTesla versus XMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTeslaXMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)3.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Tangsuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Nero AG

Customer experience

AirTesla

All ratings48 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral15.5%
Negative53.4%

XMirror

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

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
Show 12 more
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • 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

XMirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirTesla

One-time1
  • AirTesla Pro$4.99
1 purchases

XMirror

One-time1
  • Lifetime versionFree

Questions

Is AirTesla free?
AirTesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XMirror free?
XMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirTesla or XMirror?
XMirror is rated higher. AirTesla averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while XMirror averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.
Do AirTesla or XMirror have ads?
AirTesla shows ads; XMirror does not.
Which is updated more often, AirTesla or XMirror?
AirTesla ships an update fortnightly, and XMirror every 2 months. Most recently, AirTesla was updated on October 21, 2026 and XMirror on October 16, 2026.

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