Comparison

IECharge vs iCar for Tesla

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

Head to head
About

IECharge

Find, navigate to, and charge your electric vehicle at high-power stations. This app utilizes certified renewable energy to make charging accessible and affordable for everyone.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Navigate to stations
  • High-power charging
  • Certified renewable energy
  • Accessible charging
Features
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IECharge is democratizing electric vehicle charging. Through the use of certified renewable energy, we want to make it accessible, affordable and available for everyone. With the IECharge app you can find find, navigate and charge on our High-Power Charging stations without any hassle.

About

iCar for Tesla

Enhance your Tesla's browser with a customizable dashboard and quick access to car controls. Set up shortcuts, view real-time data, and enjoy entertainment options. Unlock advanced features like charging cost tracking and trip history with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Car control shortcuts
  • Real-time car data
  • Charging cost tracking
  • Trip history and analysis
  • Live TV and radio streaming
  • Plex media integration
Features
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iCar for Tesla brings everything that matters behind the wheel to your phone and your car's screen: navigation, chargers, battery, the cost of every charge, your trips, Sentry Mode and your entertainment. NEW: LIVE FAST CHARGERS Before you leave, see how many stalls are free, the charger's power and its price per kWh when the operator publishes it. Live availability in France. THE ROAD, NO BAD SURPRISES Speed cameras, traffic, roadworks and accidents announced ahead, in your direction of travel, and one tap to warn the drivers behind you. New: traffic lights, on the map and in Cockpit. Restaurants, hotels, parking and landmarks along the way, in 2D, 3D or satellite view depending on the country. YOUR PHONE, A SECOND SCREEN Lay it sideways on the dash and Cockpit opens by itself. Your speed in large type, speed cameras and traffic ahead, eyes on the road. It works even without a Tesla account. YOUR HOME SCREEN, YOUR WAY Build your Tesla browser's start page on your phone: news, radio, maps, video, parking. Everything shows up in the car within seconds. Everything below comes with the subscription. NEW: iCAR NAVIGATION Turn-by-turn guidance anywhere in the world, even where the car's navigation does not work, on your Tesla's screen and on your phone. Or send the destination to your Tesla in one tap. EVERY CHARGE, ITS REAL COST Energy, charger and cost of every session, at the amount Tesla actually bills at Superchargers. The Superchargers within reach, with their free stalls and the average price paid by iCar drivers. A charge limit for each place (home, work, trip), your charging schedules and a notification when charging is done. YOUR BATTERY, UP CLOSE Health, capacity, temperature and cycles, range compared with cars of the same model, and tips to look after it. ALL YOUR TRIPS, HANDS FREE Every trip recorded by the car itself and drawn on the map, with its speed, energy and cost. Your journeys, your city and country badges, and a report every month. NEW: FIND YOUR CAR The walking route back to your car in one tap. Note your parking spot and get a reminder to avoid parking tickets. SENTRY MODE, ONLY BETTER Armed every time you park, except at home and at work. A notification when it detects someone or when your car leaves its spot, and it fights back. Doors, trunks, lock, climate, Dog Mode and Camp Mode one tap away. BREAK TIME, SHOWTIME 5,000 TV channels from around the world, radio stations, podcasts and books. And your Plex or Jellyfin films, series and music on the car's screen. Video when parked, music anywhere. SET UP IN ONE MINUTE Install iCar and sign in, no password. In the car, open geticar.com/app and scan the QR code with your phone. You're all set. THE SUBSCRIPTION 4.99 EUR or 4.99 USD per month, 49 EUR or 49 USD per year, with a 14 day free trial. Up to two cars per account. Cancel any time in your iOS settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ REQUIREMENTS A Tesla (Model 3, Y, S or X) and its built-in browser. Connecting your Tesla account is optional for the home screen, the map and Cockpit, and needed for everything that reads or commands the car. iCar is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. Tesla and Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X are trademarks of Tesla, Inc.

Screenshots

IECharge4 screens
iCar for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IECharge at none against iCar for Tesla's 2. iCar for Tesla's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. iCar for Tesla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IECharge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IECharge ships an update every 3 weeks, iCar for Tesla daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IECharge versus iCar for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIEChargeiCar for Tesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNW IECHARGEMXCOD

Customer experience

IECharge

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iCar for Tesla

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

IECharge

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iCar for Tesla

Subscriptions2
  • iCar Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • iCar Yearly14 Days trial$49.001 Year

Questions

Is IECharge free?
IECharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCar for Tesla free?
iCar for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IECharge or iCar for Tesla have ads?
Neither IECharge nor iCar for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IECharge or iCar for Tesla?
IECharge ships an update every 3 weeks, and iCar for Tesla daily. Most recently, IECharge was updated on October 27, 2026 and iCar for Tesla on October 31, 2026.

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