# Testars vs Model Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Model Dash at 100% against Testars's 33%. Model Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Testars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Dash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Testars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Model Dash 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 100% of Model Dash's.

Testars ships an update monthly, Model Dash every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Testars | Model Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testars/id1625817559/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-dash/id6761770579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 127 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Niubaite Information Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625817561) | [丹丹 詹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891291890) |

## What reviewers say

### Testars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testars/id1625817559)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Model Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-dash/id6761770579)

Enhance your driving experience with dynamic, speed-reactive themes for your car's dashboard. Connects directly via Bluetooth for real-time data without needing an account or cloud access. Offers a distraction-free interface with customizable visuals.

**Highlights:** Speed-reactive dynamic themes, Direct Bluetooth connection, No account or cloud required, Portrait/landscape support, Distraction-free night mode, GPS speed mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Testars free?

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

### Is Model Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Testars or Model Dash?

Model Dash is rated higher. Testars averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Model Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Testars or Model Dash have ads?

Neither Testars nor Model Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Testars or Model Dash?

Testars ships an update monthly, and Model Dash every 11 days. Most recently, Testars was updated on September 26, 2026 and Model Dash on September 26, 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.*