Comparison

Testars vs TSLA Keyfob

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

Head to head
About

Testars

Enhance your Tesla with custom physical buttons and a 3D dashboard. Access extensive quick commands and enjoy seamless OTA hardware upgrades for the latest features. Supports multiple vehicle models.

Highlights
  • Customizable physical buttons
  • 3D dashboard with CAN data
  • Support for multiple Tesla models
  • Extensive quick commands
  • OTA hardware upgrades via Bluetooth
Features
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【Feature Introduction】 1.Add physical buttons to Tesla, with extensive customization of original vehicle functions. 2.Pay tribute to the Model S/X style 3D dashboard, with original CAN data and no delay. 3.Support for multiple vehicle model replacements. 4.Massive and extremely useful quick commands, richer than the original factory app. 5.Support for app OTA hardware upgrades to the commander via Bluetooth, enabling one-click updates for the latest features. 【Contact Information】 Email: 191389703@qq.com WeChat: Harry_39

About

TSLA Keyfob

Control your Tesla vehicle directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch using Bluetooth. Features include remote locking/unlocking, trunk access, and status checks without needing an internet connection. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for voice commands.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth car key
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Frunk and trunk access
  • Charge port control
  • Vehicle status monitoring
  • Walk-away lock/proximity unlock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Tesla Bluetooth key for iPhone and Apple Watch. Talks to your car directly over Bluetooth: no account sign-in, works without an internet connection. BLUETOOTH KEY • Pair with your vehicle key card and connect in seconds • Lock / unlock, open the frunk, open or close the trunk and charge port, open or close doors (depending on model and equipment) • Choose single tap, double tap or long press to avoid accidental actions • See battery, range, cabin temperature, charging and climate status WALK-AWAY LOCK & PROXIMITY UNLOCK • With the app running in the background, iPhone unlocks as you approach and locks when you walk about 3 m away (doors and trunks closed, nobody inside) • Turn each feature on or off separately in Settings APPLE WATCH • Standalone Watch app: pair and control right from your wrist • Add it to your watch face for one-tap access SIRI & SHORTCUTS • Lock, unlock, open trunks, open the charge port or doors with Siri or Shortcuts SUPPORTED VEHICLES Tesla vehicles worldwide: every Model 3 and Model Y (Model S and Model X 2021 and later, subject to hardware support). PURCHASE New users get a free 12-hour trial. A one-time permanent purchase unlocks all features for good and supports Family Sharing.

Screenshots

Testars4 screens
TSLA Keyfob2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TSLA Keyfob at 3.9 against Testars's 2.3. TSLA Keyfob also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (56 vs 6). Testars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TSLA Keyfob sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Testars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TSLA Keyfob holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TSLA Keyfob has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Testars's written reviews are positive against 73% of TSLA Keyfob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Testars ships an update monthly, TSLA Keyfob every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Testars versus TSLA Keyfob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestarsTSLA Keyfob
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)3.9 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings656 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Niubaite Information Technology Company Limited治明 黄

Customer experience

Testars

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

TSLA Keyfob

All ratings56 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

Testars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TSLA Keyfob

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Summon not working
  • App requires update
  • Unable to link to vehicle
  • Pairing fails
  • Watch app not installable
Show 8 more
  • Bluetooth not syncing
  • Cannot connect to Bluetooth
  • Cannot connect to vehicle
  • Connection failed on watch
  • App has lots of bugs
  • Cannot connect to car's Bluetooth
  • Watch trial expired
  • App needs update for Summon

Requested features

6 requests
  • Control air conditioner
  • Add more than one Tesla
  • Switch between multiple vehicles
  • Incorporate standard Tesla controls
  • Fix Siri command for trunk
Show 1 more
  • Change car model in app

In-app purchases

None

Testars

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TSLA Keyfob

One-time1
  • TSLA Keyfob (permanent)$6.99

Questions

Is Testars free?
Testars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TSLA Keyfob free?
TSLA Keyfob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Testars or TSLA Keyfob?
TSLA Keyfob is rated higher. Testars averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TSLA Keyfob averages 3.9 from 56 ratings.
Do Testars or TSLA Keyfob have ads?
Neither Testars nor TSLA Keyfob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Testars or TSLA Keyfob?
Testars ships an update monthly, and TSLA Keyfob every 3 weeks. Most recently, Testars was updated on October 27, 2026 and TSLA Keyfob on October 30, 2026.

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