Comparison

Off Remote vs Remote for Tesla

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

Head to head
About

Off Remote

Control your PC or Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, or restart your computer with ease. Schedule future shutdowns or check if computers are off from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Turn off, lock, sleep, restart, log off
  • Schedule future shutdowns
  • Check computer power status
  • Control multiple computers
  • Send messages before shutdown
  • Automatic computer discovery
  • Password protection
Features
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Off Remote lets you turn off, lock, sleep, log off and restart a PC or Mac directly from your iDevice. Forgot to turn off the office computer? No need to get up. Want to stop the kid's marathon computer sessions? Do it remotely. The timer function lets you set Off to trigger up to 24 hours in the future so you can set a computer to automatically turn off after a task such as completing a download or upload or to automatically lock at a certain time to limit a child's screen time. If you want to know whether the computers in your house are turned off - you can check from your iDevice. If you use a computer to stream videos or audio to your living room, then you can turn it off when you are finished without getting out of the sofa. If you forget to turn things off at night then you can turn them off from wherever you are in the house. It's simple to use. It's very handy. It saves you the effort of walking to your computer! • Features • - Turn Off, Lock, Restart, Log off, Sleep and Hibernate (not all computers can hibernate). - Easily turn off your computer from anywhere in your house. - Send a message before you turn the computer off 'Go to bed - it's past your bedtime!' - Control any number of computers on your home network. - Simple set up - Off Remote uses the same technology as the iTunes remote to connect over your local network to the helper on your computer. - Automatically discovers your computers in your local network. - Password protection makes sure that only you can turn off your computers! - Supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS 10.5 Intel or higher. - Universal app is compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. • Reviews • “Off is a brilliant yet simple app that allows me to easily control the power state of all the PCs in my house. It also lets me check to make sure that when my daughter assures me she turned her computer off, that she really did.” “Very simple and easy to setup. When I say simple I didn't have to set anything up. Just install the server and the app picked up my laptop straight away. All the buttons worked, it's amazing. No more having to get out if bed to turn the laptop off for the night.” '..it's the least you can do for the environment.' App Of My Eye. “such a simple program yet it's so handy at work and home I use It every day! and it's cool to be able to turn ur pc/mac off from your iPhone or iPod :D” “We often end up PC's being left on overnight and this app has helped us manage this ... ” • System Requirements • - Supports Windows 7 to 10 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above • Languages • Off Remote is currently translated to 8 languages. If you are willing to translate it to your language, or would like to improve the translations, please head over to hobbyistsoftware.com and follow the links • Subscription Information • Off Remote is supported through an auto-renewing subscription which you can choose to purchase within the app. • The subscription is called 'Full Control - Annual' • It is an annual subscription. It lets you use all features and removes adverts. • It helps to support ongoing development and updating of the app • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Terms of use are available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/terms • Privacy policy is available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/privacy

About

Remote for Tesla

Control your Tesla with enhanced features on your Apple Watch and phone. Automate commands based on various triggers, monitor detailed battery stats, and access quick controls like Summon and climate settings.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch app with complications
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
  • Automated command scheduling
  • Detailed battery and range stats
  • Remote Summon and HomeLink
  • Camp/Dog Mode and Max Heat/Cool
  • Trip statistics and breadcrumb tracking
Features
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Add Apple Watch & Siri/Shortcut support to your Tesla vehicle - Very reliable Siri & Shortcuts support that works even if the car is asleep. Control and get your car stats on the watch or phone without opening the app. You can combine/schedule/automate commands based on triggers/conditions such as when you're driving, if your charging cable isn't plugged in, when you're sleeping, when you're about to go to work, when you're connected to certain Bluetooth or WiFi connections, when you tap a NFC tag, when your alarm goes off, or a certain time each day. Add Shortcuts as icons on your home screen or widgets for quick access to your car's stats or to control it. - Fully functional Apple Watch app with vehicle stats complications - Opens, connects, and issues commands faster than other Tesla apps - Queued commands. You can close the app after issuing a few commands even if your car is asleep and it'll still do them. - View your battery stats such as the current/total usable kWh of your car compared to the stated capacity, how much phantom drain your car currently has, and a history of your car's range vs its odometer/time. - Display battery/power usage even when not charging - No phantom drain or background usage. This app doesn't use your car's batteries when the app isn't in use. - See the total miles/kWh added from the last charge session - Estimated range is displayed (this estimates your battery range based on your past 30 miles of usage) - Consolidated stats and commands into one screen for quicker access to information. View all three ranges (estimated, rated, ideal/typical, odometer) at the same time and up to the nearest 1/100th mi/km - See and copy the raw vehicle data returned by Tesla's API servers - Hold the app icon for quick commands from the Home Screen - Use HomeLink or Summon your car when not near it and without continuous press needed (autopilot required). Activate keyless start prior to Summon to avoid needing a keyfob nearby. - Avoid idle fees from Tesla by setting an in-app alarm that alerts you when charging reaches a certain kW or % level - Camp/Dog Mode allows you to keep the HVAC on in the car even though there is no activity. Normally, the car will turn off HVAC after 30 minutes. - View how many range miles are being used per hour - Use the remotes:// URL schema with parameters to issues commands - Max cool and Max heat buttons to quickly send multiple commands to your car to optimize cooling and heating - No-Commands Mode lets you log in the app for your family/friends to monitor your Tesla's location without allowing them to control to your car - Breadcrumb tracking allows you to see the path that the car has recently taken - Trip statistics shows your current MPGe, kWh used, miles traveled, kWh per 100 miles, cost savings vs. a gas car, cost savings over the car's lifetime, and many more fun stats - Save trip routes to different save slots and compare the distance, kWh used, cost, and more for each route - In-app browser can detect commands from javascript so that you can create scheduled, queued or repeated commands - Change passenger and driver temperature separately Privacy/Security notice: This app only communicates directly to Tesla's servers when sending login credentials and commands. No identifying information is stored by our company. Disclaimer: This software and documentation do not come from nor is endorsed by Tesla Inc. Use this app at your own risk. The author does not guarantee its proper functioning. Commands may not work on newer vehicles. Some features require certain vehicle options to work (e.g. HomeLink/Summon require the autopilot options enabled). This app attempts to use the same interface used by the official Tesla apps. However, you are responsible for any changes to your car caused by using this app. Use of this app can move or change settings to your car and we are not liable for any damages to you, your car or any other object in conjunction with the use of this app.

Screenshots

Off Remote4 screens
Remote for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Off Remote at Free against Remote for Tesla's $24.99. Remote for Tesla's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

Off Remote is free to download; Remote for Tesla costs $24.99 up front. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Remote for Tesla asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Tesla has 2.7K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 65% of Remote for Tesla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Tesla monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Off Remote versus Remote for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff RemoteRemote for Tesla
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating3.8 (56 ratings)4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings562.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedRego Apps

Customer experience

Off Remote

All ratings56 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.2%

Remote for Tesla

All ratings2,742 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Off Remote

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as intended
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for controlling kids' screen time
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
  • 💰 Expensive paid version
  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization with ads

Remote for Tesla

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🌟 Comprehensive functionality
  • 🔍 Detailed car information
  • ⌚️ Useful Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔒 Authentication issues

Bugs and requests

Off Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work with certain Windows versions
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Unreliable connection to computers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Wake on LAN functionality
  • Remote desktop control
  • Ability to turn on computers remotely

Remote for Tesla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start and keyless entry not working
  • Frequent disconnections from car
  • Inaccurate data reporting (speed, range, etc.)
  • Compatibility issues with newer Tesla models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve Apple Watch functionality
  • Add support for multiple vehicles
  • Integrate with route planning and charging stations
  • Implement dark mode and customization options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Off Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Full Control - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full Control - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full Control - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
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  • Full Control - Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Remote for Tesla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off Remote free?
Off Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Tesla free?
Remote for Tesla costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off Remote or Remote for Tesla?
Remote for Tesla is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Remote for Tesla averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Off Remote or Remote for Tesla have ads?
Neither Off Remote nor Remote for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Off Remote or Remote for Tesla?
Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Tesla monthly. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote for Tesla on September 23, 2026.

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