Comparison

Testars vs TPlayer for Tesla

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

TPlayer for Tesla

Enhance your Tesla driving experience with a customizable Bluetooth digital dashboard. Monitor real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and personalize your display with various themes and info cards. Offers low-latency data and optional hardware for advanced telemetry.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth digital dashboard
  • Real-time vehicle status monitoring
  • Trip and charging logging
  • Customizable dashboards and themes
  • Optional hardware for advanced telemetry
  • Remote control features
Features
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TPlayer — Bluetooth Digital Dashboard. More Than a Speedometer. TPlayer is a third-party app for Tesla owners. With Tesla OAuth authorization and virtual key pairing, view real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and use customizable immersive dashboards while driving. Connect via Bluetooth for low-latency data, or extend with optional TITA transmitter hardware. No extra OBD dongle needed for basic dashboard features. Third-party application, not affiliated with Tesla Inc. Connection & Data Sources • Cloud: After Tesla authorization and data service activation, get real-time status via Fleet API—remote control, trip logging, and push notifications. • Bluetooth: Local BLE connection for lower-latency speed and status; works in weak or no-network conditions. • Transmitter (Optional): TITA hardware reads the vehicle bus for lower latency and richer data; OTA firmware supported. • Data Enhancement (Optional): Unlock lateral acceleration, pitch angle, and other advanced telemetry. Sources can be switched at runtime; priority: transmitter > Bluetooth > cloud. Dashboard & Personalization • Dial styles: Classic (free), Portrait, Minimal, HUD, Racing, Amap & Apple Maps navigation—some unlock via IAP or membership. • Info cards: Tire pressure, temperature, navigation, map, music, turn signals, data source status. • Wallpapers & themes: Curated library, custom image/video backgrounds, accent colors, unit settings. • Acceleration effects: Full-screen visuals triggered by speed threshold. • Mini Player: Virtual companion with skins, glow, and expressions. • Audio visualizer (Optional): Music rhythm spectrum on the dashboard. My Tesla · Monitoring & Remote Control • Live status: Battery, range, temperature, locks, Sentry, charging; multi-vehicle support. • Remote control: Climate, lock/unlock, horn, lights, frunk/trunk, charge port, windows, Sentry, Bioweapon Defense (Tesla auth required; delays possible when asleep). • Special Safety: Monitor doors, frunk/trunk, windows; quick close where supported. • Scheduled Sentry: Auto on/off by schedule with logs. • Find My Car: Compass and map guidance in parking lots. Trips · Charging · Data • Auto logs for driving, charging, parking—map tracks, speed curves, energy and regen analysis. • Daily/weekly/monthly reports, charging heatmaps, battery health (SOH) history. • Journeys to combine and share trips; 3D track replay. • Leaderboards, VIN decode, recall lookup, delivery tracking. Tools & Resources • Supercharger stall unlock at the station. • Wrap & lock sound library—preview in app; apply on vehicle via Tesla in-car UI. • TITA Zone: Hardware firmware OTA. • Push notifications for trips and charging events. Privacy & Data • No Tesla password access—OAuth only. • Bluetooth mode processes some data locally. • Cloud data handled per Privacy Policy; permissions for vehicle communication and display only. • Revoking Tesla auth stops real-time sync; history retained. Who It's For • Phone dashboard without extra hardware. • Bluetooth responsiveness plus cloud trips and remote control. • Custom dials, wallpapers, effects, and Mini Player. • Trip stats, battery health, and Supercharger tools in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teslaapi.twanjia.com/html/app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Testars4 screens
TPlayer for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TPlayer for Tesla at 100% against Testars's 33%. TPlayer for Tesla also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Testars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. TPlayer for Tesla sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Testars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TPlayer for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Testars's written reviews are positive against 100% of TPlayer for Tesla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Testars ships an update monthly, TPlayer for Tesla every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Testars versus TPlayer for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestarsTPlayer for Tesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB193 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Niubaite Information Technology Company Limited深圳市能量优行科技有限公司

Customer experience

Testars

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

TPlayer for Tesla

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Testars

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TPlayer for Tesla

Subscriptions4
  • 月度会员1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 季度会员3 Months trial$3.993 Months
  • half-year membership6 Months trial$7.996 Months
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  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • 42 Star Coins$0.99
  • 210 Star Coins$3.99
  • 476 Star Coins$9.99
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  • lifetime membership$59.99

Questions

Is Testars free?
Testars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TPlayer for Tesla free?
TPlayer for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Testars or TPlayer for Tesla?
TPlayer for Tesla is rated higher. Testars averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TPlayer for Tesla averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Testars or TPlayer for Tesla have ads?
Neither Testars nor TPlayer for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Testars or TPlayer for Tesla?
Testars ships an update monthly, and TPlayer for Tesla every 4 days. Most recently, Testars was updated on September 26, 2026 and TPlayer for Tesla on September 18, 2026.

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