Testars vs Xiaote Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable physical buttons
- 3D dashboard with CAN data
- Support for multiple Tesla models
- Extensive quick commands
- OTA hardware upgrades via Bluetooth
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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
Xiaote Box
Transform your smartphone into an intelligent Tesla dashboard with enhanced features. Monitor driving data, control car functions, and enjoy a more intuitive and safer driving experience.
- Mobile AI dashboard with voice control
- Enhanced driving data display
- In-car function control
- Autopilot resume and blind spot alerts
- Battery preheating and charging indicators
- Customizable standby animations
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Xiaote HUB — Elevate Your Tesla Experience Through an Intelligent Ecosystem 【Enhanced Dashboard】 2.2-inch HD round display with an OEM-style UI, delivering a safer and more intuitive driving experience. 【Mobile AI Dashboard】 Turn your idle smartphone into a Tesla dashboard — with “Xiaote, Xiaote” AI wake word support. 【Evil Mouse Mode】 Flash high beams & pulse horn — unleash your inner evil mouse. 【Road Cruise】 Auto AP Resume Automatically re-engage Autopilot after completing a lane change for a smoother drive. Full-Scenario Blind Spot Alert Active warnings when vehicles approach from the side, enhancing road safety. Speed Limit Warning Smart detection of speed limits with real-time overspeed alerts to ensure compliant driving. 0–100 Acceleration Timer Precise speed measurement — ready to challenge your limits. 【In-Car Control】 Independent Door Release Open a specific door instantly for easy passenger access. Door Status Display Real-time display of all four door states to ensure they are securely closed. Hidden Seat Massage Activation Unlock the driver’s seat’s hidden massage mode for maximum comfort. One-Tap Passenger Seat Recline Activate the “Queen Seat” with a single tap for ultimate relaxation. One-Tap Restore / Fold Passenger Seat Quickly reset or fold the passenger seat to adapt to different needs. One-Tap Glove Box Access Instantly open the glove box for convenient storage access. 【Special Features】 A/C Evaporator Drying Automatically dry the evaporator to maintain a fresh cabin environment. Battery Preheating Preheat the battery to reduce charging time and extend battery life. Battery Heating Status Display Real-time updates on battery heating status. Charging Progress Indicator Dedicated charging animation for clear, visual tracking. Custom Standby Animations Multiple customizable themes available. OTA Updates Support for online firmware upgrades to unlock more hidden capabilities. Download now and experience the joy of intelligent driving. If you have any questions, please contact: me@xiaote.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xiaote Box at 5.0 against Testars's 2.3. Xiaote Box also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 33%). Testars's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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.
Xiaote Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Testars has 6 ratings behind it against 1, 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 44% of Xiaote Box's.
Testars ships an update monthly, Xiaote Box every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Testars | Xiaote Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Niubaite Information Technology Company Limited | Xiaote Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Testars
Xiaote Box
In-app purchases
Testars
No in-app purchases
Xiaote Box
No in-app purchases
