# Tesla vs TesMate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tesla at 126K against TesMate's 36. Tesla also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). TesMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). 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 4.7 for TesMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla has 126K ratings behind it against 36, 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 50% of TesMate's.

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, TesMate every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tesla | TesMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla/id582007913/reviews)** | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesmate-tesla-charge-points/id1591550552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tesla, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582007916) | [Changchen He](https://appshunter.io/developer/478895153) |

## What reviewers say

### Tesla

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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


### TesMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesmate-tesla-charge-points/id1591550552)

Discover Tesla charging stations, plan your routes, and stay updated with the latest Tesla news and community discussions. Explore accessories to enhance your electric vehicle experience.

**Highlights:** Find Tesla chargers and superchargers, Plan routes with charging stops, Read Tesla news and community posts, Engage in discussions with other owners, Shop for Tesla accessories, Get charging station details and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tesla free?

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

### Is TesMate free?

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

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

Tesla is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while TesMate averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Tesla or TesMate have ads?

Neither Tesla nor TesMate shows ads.

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

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and TesMate every 5 days. Most recently, Tesla was updated on October 24, 2026 and TesMate on October 24, 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.*