# Teri vs Ctrl

The clearest difference is rating: Teri at 4.3 against Ctrl's 2.5. Teri also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 23%) and ratings volume (279 vs 6). Ctrl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teri sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Ctrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Teri holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teri has 279 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Teri's written reviews are positive against 23% of Ctrl's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teri | Ctrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teri-watch-app-for-tesla/id1583902261/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-bar/id1673675605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kuang Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583902263) | [Greenmission AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673675607) |

## What reviewers say

### Teri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teri-watch-app-for-tesla/id1583902261)

Control your Tesla directly from your Apple Watch, create custom light shows synchronized to music, and monitor your vehicle's battery status, range, and charging. It also helps you locate your car and check if windows were left open.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch Tesla control, Customizable light show creator, Battery status and range monitoring, Car locator, Window status check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Campaign R | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime F | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $42.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI design
- 🚀 Works as described (sometimes)
- 👍 Developer is responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Good integration with Siri

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription required for full use
- 😞 Doesn't work without internet
- 😞 App not functioning
- 😞 Lost connection after purchase
- 😞 Blank page on initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- App not functioning
- Lost connection after purchase
- Blank page on initial setup
- App keeps crashing
- Numerous bugs, glitches

**Requested features**

- Add widget for iOS
- Complication for battery range on Apple Watch
- Automated or photo/video instructions on pairing Apple Watch
- Easier to use Apple Watch app without manual start
- Add sunroof control for Model S


### Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-bar/id1673675605)

This utility app lets you manage and customize your connected devices. It allows users to add their products and tailor them to specific needs, enhancing functionality and user experience.

**Highlights:** Add Ctrl products, Customize device settings, Tailor to user needs, Enhance functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teri free?

Teri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ctrl free?

Ctrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Teri or Ctrl?

Teri is rated higher. Teri averages 4.3 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Ctrl averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Teri or Ctrl have ads?

Neither Teri nor Ctrl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Teri or Ctrl?

Teri ships an update every 11 days, and Ctrl every 11 days. Most recently, Teri was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ctrl on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*