# Tesla vs Remote for Tesla

The clearest difference is price: Tesla at Free against Remote for Tesla's $24.99. Tesla also leads on ratings volume (127K vs 2.7K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Remote for Tesla's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Tesla is free to download; Remote for Tesla costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla has 127K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 65% of Remote for Tesla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Tesla monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tesla | Remote for Tesla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $24.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tesla/id582007913/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-tesla/id991623777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tesla, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582007916) | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) |

## What reviewers say

### Tesla

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### Remote for Tesla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-tesla/id991623777)

Control your Tesla with enhanced features on your Apple Watch and phone. Automate commands based on various triggers, monitor detailed battery stats, and access quick controls like Summon and climate settings.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch app with complications, Siri and Shortcuts support, Automated command scheduling, Detailed battery and range stats, Remote Summon and HomeLink, Camp/Dog Mode and Max Heat/Cool, Trip statistics and breadcrumb tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🌟 Comprehensive functionality
- 🔍 Detailed car information
- ⌚️ Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- Remote start and keyless entry not working
- Frequent disconnections from car
- Inaccurate data reporting (speed, range, etc.)
- Compatibility issues with newer Tesla models

**Requested features**

- Improve Apple Watch functionality
- Add support for multiple vehicles
- Integrate with route planning and charging stations
- Implement dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tesla free?

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

### Is Remote for Tesla free?

Remote for Tesla costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tesla or Remote for Tesla?

Tesla is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Remote for Tesla averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Tesla or Remote for Tesla have ads?

Neither Tesla nor Remote for Tesla shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tesla or Remote for Tesla?

Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Tesla monthly. Most recently, Tesla was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote for Tesla on October 29, 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.*