Comparison

Tesla vs Lexus

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

Head to head
About

Tesla

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
Currently charting
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The Tesla app puts owners in direct communication with their vehicles and energy products anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can: - Check charging progress in real time and start or stop charging - Heat or cool your car before driving – even if it's in a garage - Lock or unlock from afar - Locate your vehicle with directions or track its movement - Send an address from your favorite apps to start navigation in your car - Allow your passengers to quickly control media - Flash lights or honk the horn to find your vehicle when parked - Vent or close the panoramic roof - Summon your vehicle out of your garage or a tight parking space (for vehicles with Autopilot) - Update your vehicle software from wherever you are - Engage with Powerwall: monitor how much energy is stored from solar, used by your home, or exported to the grid - Download your solar production and battery usage data Note: Powerwall features in this app require Powerwall 2 For more information about Tesla, visit www.tesla.com

About

Lexus

Manage your Lexus vehicle remotely with this app. Start your engine, lock doors, schedule service, and access navigation and roadside assistance. Stay connected to your car for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Service scheduling and health tracking
  • Cloud-based navigation
  • Roadside assistance support
  • Digital owner's manuals
Features
Currently charting
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Lexus App. The Lexus app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Lexus like never before. Key Lexus Interface Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Lexus Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Lexus. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Lexus for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Lexus models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving, available through the Lexus app. (1) Lexus Interface Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Lexus Interface Services will not work, and Lexus will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Lexus app and acceptance of the Lexus Interface Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico: https://www.lexus.com/privacyvts/images/doc/Lexus%20-%20Connected%20Services%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Lexus Interface Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see Your Privacy Rights | Lexus.com For México: Privacy Notice: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[aviso_de_privacidad_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true Terms & Conditions: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[terminos_y_condiciones_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).

Screenshots

Tesla4 screens
Lexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tesla at every 2 weeks against Lexus's monthly. Tesla also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 46%) and chart position (#20 vs #184). Lexus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lexus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123K and 329K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 46% of Lexus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, Lexus monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tesla versus Lexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeslaLexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (123K ratings)4.9 (329K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews — better45.7% of reviews
Number of ratings123K329K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#20 — better#184
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1020 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesla, Inc.Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Customer experience

Tesla

All ratings123,252 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2,773 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative31.4%

Lexus

All ratings329,372 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,924 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral12.4%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

Tesla

From 123K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Lexus

From 329K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great EV
  • 👍 Helpful app features
  • 👍 Wonderful car for senior woman
  • 👍 Happy with new Lexus and app
  • 👍 App finally working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hard to purchase EV
  • 🐛 Needs work
  • 🐛 Slow to activate features
  • 🐛 Unintuitive layout
  • 🐛 Useless features

Bugs and requests

Tesla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Lexus

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App logging out frequently
  • Remote start and unlock features not working consistently
  • Vehicle status information not updating accurately
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Connectivity issues between app and vehicle
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  • Incompatibility with older vehicles

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow setting temperature through app
  • Ability to control climate, windows, moonroof through app
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital key
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve app responsiveness and reliability
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  • Provide better notifications and alerts
  • Integrate with Apple Widgets
  • Allow remote control of more vehicle functions

In-app purchases

None

Tesla

No in-app purchases

None

Lexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tesla free?
Tesla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexus free?
Lexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tesla or Lexus?
Lexus is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Lexus averages 4.9 from 329K ratings.
Do Tesla or Lexus have ads?
Neither Tesla nor Lexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesla or Lexus?
Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lexus monthly. Most recently, Tesla was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lexus on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tesla or Lexus?
Tesla currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Lexus at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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