Rivian vs Tesla Robotaxi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rivian
Control and manage your electric vehicle with your smartphone. Use your phone as a key, monitor charging, plan trips with charging stops, and access vehicle support and service. Keep your vehicle updated and ready for your next adventure.
- Phone as vehicle key
- Remote lock/unlock
- Remote climate control
- Trip planning with charging stops
- Charger and point of interest map
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Service and roadside assistance
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The Rivian app works with your R1T and R1S to make driving and owning your Rivian simple. Use your phone as a key, manage charging sessions, tap into support and so much more: • Accept delivery of your Rivian • Make your phone a key to your R1T or R1S • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely • Warm up or cool down your vehicle before you get in • Plan trips in the app to see recommended routes and charging stops based on your preferences • Search the map for points of interest and nearby chargers—and send any destination to your vehicle • Check your Rivian's range and current charging status • Connect with our support team to ask questions and troubleshoot • Request and track vehicle service and roadside assistance • Start available vehicle software updates from the app • Connect with your home Rivian Wall Charger Keep the World Adventurous Forever.
Tesla Robotaxi
Experience the future of transportation with an autonomous ride service. Book driverless trips in advanced vehicles designed for safety and comfort. Customize your journey and provide feedback, all through an intuitive mobile app.
- Book autonomous rides
- Driverless vehicle experience
- Customize ride settings
- Real-time ride monitoring
- Accessibility features
- Multi-language support
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Our Robotaxi vehicle lineup now includes Cybercab, our first purpose-built autonomous vehicle. Designed for safety, accessibility and comfort, Cybercab is bringing autonomy to everyone and every ride. Schedule your next ride today to experience the future of autonomy for yourself—only available in the Robotaxi app. Robotaxi combines our automated driving technology and vehicle hardware to create a safe and convenient driverless experience. Getting Started To get started, download the Robotaxi app and use your Tesla Account credentials to sign in. If you do not yet have a Tesla Account, you'll need to create a Tesla Account before you can sign into the Robotaxi app. Before Your Ride Ensure you are within the service area shown in the Robotaxi app and enter your destination. When confirming your ride, enter the number of riders joining you on your trip to ensure you are assigned the right vehicle. The app then shows the estimated ride fare and the estimated arrival time for your vehicle at your pickup location. Our Robotaxi fleet now includes both Model Y and Cybercab vehicles. Once your Robotaxi vehicle has arrived, confirm the license plate number with the one provided in the Robotaxi app. After confirming your vehicle, open the door, fasten your seatbelt and tap 'Start Ride' in the Robotaxi app or on the vehicle's touchscreen to begin your trip. During Your Ride Customize your ride by selecting your climate settings, seat positioning, music preferences and more. Critical ride information will be available on the Robotaxi app and the vehicle's touchscreen, including monitoring your ride progress, changing your drop off location, and requesting support. You can always request the ride to pull over or stop, if needed. After Your Ride Once you arrive at your destination, gather your belongings, exit your vehicle, close all the doors, and provide feedback on your experience in the Robotaxi app. Service Areas Download the Robotaxi app to see a map of where service is available based on your location. Don't see your location? Sign up at www.tesla.com/updates to be notified when the Robotaxi service is available in your area. Pricing We charge an affordable rate plus applicable taxes and fees for each ride within the available service area. Pricing is subject to change. Accessibility We are building an autonomous future that is accessible to all people. Our Robotaxi vehicles are designed to support various accessibility needs including space for service animals, screen reader capability and room to store some wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The Robotaxi app is currently available in over 25 languages, with more being added. In addition, your settings and preferences can be controlled entirely through the Robotaxi app and many vehicle controls can be controlled using voice commands, such as changing the cabin temperature or changing your destination. Cybercab features a 21" touchscreen, plenty of leg room and additional trunk space to store foldable wheelchairs and other assistive devices, braille on the door handles and Pull Over button plus easy entry and exit with expansive butterfly doors. The seat height matches that of most wheelchairs and the bench-style seats make it easy to slide in and out. While we do not offer wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) at this time, riders needing a WAV will be referred to local third-party WAV providers in our app. Our team is constantly working with accessibility organizations and individuals who provide instrumental feedback in improving our products and service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tesla Robotaxi at 85% against Rivian's 45%. Tesla Robotaxi also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tesla Robotaxi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla Robotaxi has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Rivian's written reviews are positive against 85% of Tesla Robotaxi's.
Rivian ships an update every 3 weeks, Tesla Robotaxi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rivian | Tesla Robotaxi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.4K ratings) | 4.9 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 419 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rivian | Tesla, Inc. |
Customer experience
Rivian
Tesla Robotaxi
User reviews
Rivian
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Useful features like climate control and charging management
- 💎 Continuously improving with updates
- 🔒 Secure phone-as-a-key functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity and reliability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to Tesla app
- 🔋 High battery drain on phone
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
Tesla Robotaxi
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable rides
- 🔒 Secure and safe transportation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 🚗 High-quality vehicle experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more payment options (e.g., Dogecoin)
Bugs and requests
Rivian
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widgets disappearing after app updates
- Inconsistent phone-as-a-key performance
- Charging status not updating correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Remote access to cameras and Gear Guard videos
- Ability to control more vehicle functions like windows, frunk, and charge port
- Integration with Apple Watch and other smart devices
- Customizable charge scheduling and energy cost tracking
Tesla Robotaxi
Reported bugs
1 issue- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
2 requests- Expand service to more cities
- Integrate with Tesla's ecosystem more deeply
In-app purchases
Rivian
No in-app purchases
Tesla Robotaxi
No in-app purchases






