# Tesla vs Roborock

Tesla and Roborock both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 52% of Roborock's. Roborock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Roborock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123K and 124K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 52% of Roborock's.

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, Roborock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tesla | Roborock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla/id582007913/reviews) | **[4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123K | **124K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #49 |
| Size | 1020 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tesla, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582007916) | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) |

## What reviewers say

### Tesla

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### Roborock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control smart home cleaning devices remotely. Manage robotic vacuums, wet and dry cleaners, and washer dryers. Customize cleaning plans, monitor progress, and access advanced features from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Customizable cleaning plans, Map editing and zone control, Smart scheduling, App-specific washing programs

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
- 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
- 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
- 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
- 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
- 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnection from WiFi
- Map corruption and loss of saved data
- Robot getting lost or confused about its location
- Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually place docking station on map
- Option to disable side brushes
- Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
- Support for more maps/floors
- Easier room editing and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tesla free?

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

### Is Roborock free?

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

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

Roborock is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 124K ratings.

### Do Tesla or Roborock have ads?

Neither Tesla nor Roborock shows ads.

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

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tesla was updated on October 14, 2026 and Roborock on October 14, 2026.

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

Tesla currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Roborock at #49. 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.*