Tesla vs Indulgence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Indulgence
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Indulgence turns promises into action — for yourself and for others. Make a commitment, choose how long you want to keep it, and set a stake. Each day, check in and mark whether you kept your promise. If you break it, it’s not the end of your promise. It’s time for indulgence: choose a cause you care about and donate your stake directly to a charity. How it works: • Make a promise • Choose a duration and set your stake • Keep track of your progress each day • If you break your promise, choose a cause • Donate directly to a charity you want to support Indulgence doesn’t process donations or take a fee. Donations are made directly through the charity’s website. Better ourselves, better the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Tesla at #18 against Indulgence's unranked. Tesla also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, Indulgence every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tesla | Indulgence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (129K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 129K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tesla, Inc. | Daria Nikulina |
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
Indulgence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tesla
No in-app purchases
Indulgence
No in-app purchases









