Comparison

Pilot Log for Tesla vs Location Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Log for Tesla

Track your Tesla's long trips and charging sessions with detailed statistics on autonomy and cost. This private solution directly queries your Tesla account, offering insights into trip segments and home charging expenses.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip recording and archiving
  • Key statistics for long trips and daily commutes
  • Detailed charge history and cost analysis
  • Visibility on home charging expenses
  • Private data handling via direct Tesla account queries
  • Customizable electricity contracts for cost calculation
Features
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If you own a Tesla and are looking for an app providing you… : - automatic recordings and archives of your long trips, giving you key statistics (autonomy, cost and more) specifically for such trips, quite different from those of your daily commute - recording of all your charges with the same key statistics for the global usage of your car, as well as visibility on the cost of your home charges (otherwise hidden in your global bill) - a fully private solution based on queries from your phone to your Tesla account, NOT relying on a permanent monitoring and recording of your car from a central internet server (which is like giving the key of your car, its location and allowing the recording of all your whereabouts…) … Pilot Log For Tesla is made for you. The app comes with a free trial with full access for 30 days, after which an in-app purchase for "lifetime unlock" is required. Trips: By default a trip log is automatic: you just have to push a button to start you trip and another one to archive it when it is completed. Stops and starts along your trip are automatically detected and recorded. At each start/stop the following data are automatically collected: time, address, mileage, battery %, external temperature, added kWh (as applicable). Using these data, trip statistics are computed, globally and for each trip segment, relating to autonomy, distance, battery usage or charge, duration, speed and outside temperature. Once the trip is archived, the « adjusted electricity cost » is computed using recharge costs and adjusted cost (+ or -) to take into account the difference of battery level at the beginning and end of the trip. Charges: Charges done during a trip logged with the app are automatically available in the charges history and for charges statistics. You can define up to 3 electricity contracts with the following data: address (via geo-localization), kWh price (peak and off-peak periods as applicable). You can easily record charges done at your contracts location once completed; just push a button; the applicable contract is detected via geo-localization and added kWh are automatically collected from the car. Charge cost is computed using your electricity contract peak and off-peak unit prices (as applicable). Any other type of charge is easily recorded in the same way. Added kWh come automatically from the car; you just have to enter yourself the charge cost (which could be 0 in case of a free charge). Charges data are used to produce the following statistics, for the current month and the preceding 3 months: - total charge cost - contract charges cost (for each contract) - cost of 100 miles (or km) - autonomy (distance for a full battery) Security, privacy, disclaimer: - during a trip, the GPS coordinates of your phone are recorded. This is mandatory for the automatic mode and for the display of your trip on the map. The activation of Location Services will be requested at the first use of the app. You can also activate it later in Settings/Privacy & Security/Location Services - email and password you use to connect to your Tesla account are not known by the app - the application only gets data from the car and does so only when you log a start/stop or record a charge. Car battery drain by « waking-up » the car is negligible - the only commands sent to the car are the following: wake-up and provide available data. No commands are sent for « physical » action (like open, close, …) - the app is not endorsed by Tesla Inc.

About

Location Pulse

Features
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Location Pulse introduces a paradigm shift in personal activity tracking, offering unparalleled convenience and insight into your daily routine. With Location Pulse at your fingertips, meticulous tracking and categorization of your activities become second nature. Key Features: Automated Activity Monitoring: Experience the power of seamless automation as Location Pulse meticulously tracks your movements throughout the day. Effortlessly categorize your activities without the need for manual intervention, ensuring every moment is accounted for with precision. Customizable Activity Categories: Tailor Location Pulse to suit your unique lifestyle with customizable activity categories. Define personalized labels for key locations, allowing for unparalleled granularity in activity tracking. From work commitments to leisurely pursuits, Location Pulse adapts to your individual preferences effortlessly. Comprehensive Activity Insights: Gain invaluable insights into your daily habits with Location Pulse's comprehensive activity summaries. Analyze your time allocation across various facets of your life, empowering you to optimize your schedule and enhance your productivity effectively. Commitment to Privacy: At Location Pulse, safeguarding your privacy is paramount. Rest assured, your sensitive location data remains strictly confidential and is utilized exclusively to enhance your user experience. Our commitment to privacy ensures your trust and confidence in our platform. Seamless Integration: Experience seamless integration with Location Pulse as it seamlessly integrates into your daily routine. Whether you're a professional seeking greater efficiency or an individual striving for a balanced lifestyle, Location Pulse adapts to your needs seamlessly. Embrace Efficiency with Location Pulse Embark on a journey towards greater efficiency and self-awareness with Location Pulse. Download now and witness the transformative power of automated activity tracking at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Pilot Log for Tesla4 screens
Location Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Location Pulse at none against Pilot Log for Tesla's 1. Pilot Log for Tesla's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pilot Log for Tesla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Location Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pilot Log for Tesla versus Location Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot Log for TeslaLocation Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJean-Marc Le GrosAppNextDoor Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot Log for Tesla

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99
None

Location Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Log for Tesla free?
Pilot Log for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Location Pulse free?
Location Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Log for Tesla or Location Pulse have ads?
Location Pulse shows ads; Pilot Log for Tesla does not.

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