Comparison

Testars vs HedgieMate

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

HedgieMate

Monitor your Tesla in real time and analyze driving and charging history from your own secure TeslaMate server. This native iOS app offers interactive charts, customizable dashboards, and widgets for quick access to vehicle data.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle monitoring
  • Driving history with maps
  • Charging session analysis
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Widgets for quick data access
  • Supports multiple TeslaMate servers
Features
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Bring your TeslaMate data to iPhone, Watch, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. HedgieMate is a native iOS app compatible with TeslaMate that lets you monitor your Tesla in real time, view driving history and analyze charging sessions, all from your own secure TeslaMate server or MyTeslaMate instance. Important: Requires TeslaMate server This app does not connect directly to Tesla. You need to have TeslaMate running on your own server (Docker) or use a MyTeslaMate account. Setup guide available at hedgiemate.com. Connect to Your TeslaMate Server • Compatible with self-hosted TeslaMate (Docker) and MyTeslaMate • Works with multiple authentication methods (Basic Auth, Cloudflare, etc.) • Secure and private: data stays on your server, never in the cloud • Support for multiple servers and easy switching Real-Time Tesla Monitoring • Current vehicle status: location, battery, charging • Live climate control and vehicle state updates • Track energy consumption and efficiency in real time • Tire pressure, battery health and long-term degradation Notifications & Live Activities • Push notifications for charging complete, Sentry Mode alerts, software updates, and more • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island for live driving and charging • Know what your Tesla is doing without opening the app Driving & Charging Analytics • Browse complete drive history with interactive maps • Detailed charging session data and costs • Lifetime driving statistics and long-term efficiency trends • On-device insights, powered by Apple Intelligence • Trips that group related drives, synced with iCloud Optimized Native iOS Experience • Interactive charts and customizable dashboards • Widgets for quick glance at battery and charging • Designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro with full Dark Mode support • Runs fast and smooth, no browser needed • Native Apple Watch app, with Shortcuts and Siri Your Tesla data. Your server. Your control. HedgieMate is the perfect companion for TeslaMate users who want a native iOS and iPadOS app with beautiful charts, real-time vehicle data and full driving history, always private and always under your control. This project is an unofficial community tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the official TeslaMate project.

Screenshots

Testars4 screens
HedgieMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HedgieMate at 100% against Testars's 33%. HedgieMate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Testars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. HedgieMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Testars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HedgieMate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Testars's written reviews are positive against 100% of HedgieMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Testars ships an update monthly, HedgieMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Testars versus HedgieMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestarsHedgieMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Niubaite Information Technology Company LimitedLukas Stankovic

Customer experience

Testars

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

HedgieMate

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Testars

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HedgieMate

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Testars free?
Testars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HedgieMate free?
HedgieMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Testars or HedgieMate?
HedgieMate is rated higher. Testars averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HedgieMate averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Testars or HedgieMate have ads?
Neither Testars nor HedgieMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Testars or HedgieMate?
Testars ships an update monthly, and HedgieMate fortnightly. Most recently, Testars was updated on October 12, 2026 and HedgieMate on October 4, 2026.

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