Comparison

AirTesla vs Car Cast

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

Car Cast

Mirror your iPhone's screen to your car's display for enhanced connectivity and entertainment. Access notifications, navigation, and even video calls directly on your car's screen, whether parked or driving.

Highlights
  • Screen mirror iPhone to car display
  • Park mode for media streaming
  • Drive mode for notifications and navigation
  • Video call integration
  • Easy setup instructions
  • Tesla compatibility
Features
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Transform your car's main display into a smart extension of your iPhone with Car Cast. Designed for ultimate convenience, Car Cast enables you to mirror your iPhone's screen to your car's display, ensuring you stay connected, entertained, and informed, whether you're parked or on the move. Never let an important notification slip by while driving again! Key Features: • Easy setup: Follow our simple instructions to screen mirror your iPhone to your car's display. • Flexibility: Whether you're parked or driving, Car Cast adjusts to your needs. • Park mode: Cast movies, TV shows or live sport streamed by mirroring your phone to your car screen • Drive mode: Keep track of important notifications, use your preferred sat nav app or music player • Enhanced connectivity: Screen mirror iPhone apps like Zoom, MS Teams, and Google Meet to leverage your car's display for video calls. Car Cast is compatible with: Tesla Model S Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model X Tesla Model Y Car Cast works as a great alternative to Apple Car Play which is not available for Tesla vehicles. It works as a Tesla mirror utility that can use your Tesla's Premium Connectivity or phone tethering, coupled with WiFi or your phone's 4G/5G to stream your display in real-time to your main Tesla display. Technical information Your car must have MCU2 or greater to stream video in Park mode (typically cars newer than March 2018 are compatible). For Drive mode to function, your vehicle must allow the web browser to be used when driving. Other cars may be compatible if they have a modern Chromium based web browser. Car Cast: The ultimate iPhone cast to car experience Streamline your in-car experience with screencast and car cast features that bring your favorite content and apps from your iPhone to your vehicle's display. From mirroring phone content in your car to using alternative sat nav or maps applications, Car Cast enriches your driving experience. Some apps with copyrighted content (Apple TV, Netflix or Amazon Prime for example) will not work when using screen mirroring with Car Cast. In the case of protected content, a black screen will appear. This is not a fault of Car Cast, but rather a feature added by the content providers. Payments and Renewal: Free plan includes 1 hour of streaming per month. Car Cast Premium requires a subscription either paid renewal subscription or a one time payment for lifetime usage. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of Use: https://carcastapp.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://carcastapp.com/privacy.html This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. All trademarks and logos related to Tesla are the property of Tesla, Inc.

Screenshots

AirTesla3 screens
Car Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Car Cast at 3.2 against AirTesla's 2.4. Car Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown). AirTesla's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Car Cast sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Car Cast holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 97 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of AirTesla's written reviews are positive against 14% of Car Cast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirTesla ships an update fortnightly, Car Cast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AirTesla versus Car Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTeslaCar Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)3.2 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4897 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Tangsuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Toxic Degu Ltd

Customer experience

AirTesla

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

Car Cast

All ratings97 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

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

Car Cast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirTesla

One-time1
  • AirTesla Pro$4.99
7 purchases

Car Cast

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited screen sharing$2.997 Days
  • unlimited screen sharing3 variants$2.997 Days
  • unlimited screen sharing7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Unlimited screen sharing$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited screen sharing$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Car Cast - Lifetime access$14.99
  • Car Cast - Lifetime access2 variants$19.99

Questions

Is AirTesla free?
AirTesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Car Cast free?
Car Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirTesla or Car Cast?
Car Cast is rated higher. AirTesla averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Car Cast averages 3.2 from 97 ratings.
Do AirTesla or Car Cast have ads?
AirTesla shows ads; Car Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, AirTesla or Car Cast?
AirTesla ships an update fortnightly, and Car Cast every 2 weeks. Most recently, AirTesla was updated on November 3, 2026 and Car Cast on November 4, 2026.

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