# Tesla vs Toyota

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tesla at free against Toyota's free with in-app purchases. Tesla also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Toyota's advantage is ratings volume (896K vs 127K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tesla against 4.8 for Toyota. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toyota has 896K ratings behind it against 127K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 38% of Toyota's.

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, Toyota monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tesla | Toyota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla/id582007913/reviews) | **[4.8 (896K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyota/id1455685357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127K | **896K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 38.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #17 | **#14** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 623 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tesla, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582007916) | [Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327347182) |

## What reviewers say

### Tesla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla/id582007913)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and monitor your Tesla vehicle and energy products remotely. Manage charging, climate control, security, and navigation. Also track solar energy production and battery usage.

**Highlights:** Real-time charging status and control, Remote climate control, Vehicle lock/unlock and location tracking, Navigation destination sending, Summon vehicle, Software updates, Powerwall energy monitoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent integration with iOS
- 🔒 Secure keyless entry
- 👍 Comprehensive car controls
- 👍 Convenient remote access features
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring solar/battery system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy connectivity and app crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile device
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered UI design changes
- 👎 Missing key functionality compared to previous versions
- 👎 Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduled charging not working as expected
- Inconsistent connectivity between app and vehicle
- Incorrect data displayed for solar/battery system
- App failing to properly detect and notify power outages

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and manage sentry mode/dashcam footage
- Improve scheduling and control options for charging and preconditioning
- Provide more detailed energy monitoring and analytics
- Allow customization of app interface and widget
- Integrate with Apple Watch for keyless entry


### Toyota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyota/id1455685357)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your vehicle remotely, schedule service, and access navigation and safety features. Stay connected to your car for convenience, safety, and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote engine start/stop, Remote door lock/unlock, Service scheduling and vehicle health tracking, Cloud navigation and voice commands, Roadside assistance support, Access owner's manuals and warranty guides

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote start and lock/unlock features
- 👍 Convenient app for vehicle information
- 👍 Useful notifications (e.g., doors unlocked)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription fees for basic features
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and response times
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent tire pressure monitoring
- Incorrect vehicle status updates
- Inability to uninstall or reset the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and edit charging schedules
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- More customization options for notifications
- Improved remote climate control functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tesla free?

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

### Is Toyota free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tesla or Toyota?

Toyota is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Toyota averages 4.8 from 896K ratings.

### Do Tesla or Toyota have ads?

Neither Tesla nor Toyota shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tesla or Toyota?

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Toyota monthly. Most recently, Tesla was updated on October 29, 2026 and Toyota on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tesla or Toyota?

Tesla currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Toyota at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*