Comparison

Light Show Creator for Tesla vs TesDisplay

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

Head to head
About

Light Show Creator for Tesla

Create impressive Tesla light shows synced to music with ease. Select your audio, let the app auto-sync, and then export the show for your vehicle. No coding or complex editing required, just fun and dazzling displays.

Highlights
  • Auto-sync lights to music beats
  • Adjustable flashing frequency
  • Manual frame editing
  • Preview and export for xLights
  • MP3/WAV file support
  • USB export for Tesla
Features
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Light Show Creator for Tesla Unleash the ultimate light show experience for your Tesla! With our app, you can effortlessly create custom light shows synced to your favorite tunes, turning heads wherever you go. No technical skills needed—just select your music and watch the magic happen. Features: Auto-sync lights to music beats Adjustable flashing frequency and duration Easy manual frame editing Preview and export for xLights Special Offer: Free Tesla accessory trials included! How to Use: Share an mp3 or wav music file. Tap auto to see your light show in action. Export and check file size limits. Share files and copy to a USB drive's "LightShow" folder. Insert USB into your Tesla and dazzle the crowd! USB Requirements: "LightShow" folder with "lightshow.fseq" and "lightshow.mp3/wav" Format: exFAT, FAT 32, MS-DOS (Mac), ext3/ext4. NTFS not supported. No TeslaCam or firmware update files. Supported Models: Model Y Model 3 Model 3 Highland Model S (2021+) Model X (2021+) Disclaimer: Absolutely protect your privacy, no personal info collected. Creates light show files only; does not control your vehicle. Test on select Tesla models; caution with other brands. Tesla® is a registered trademark of Tesla, Inc. Sponsored by REEVAA: Redefining EV accessories to enhance the EV driving experience. Committed to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

About

TesDisplay

Mirror your phone screen or cast videos to your Tesla's display. Enjoy navigation apps and entertainment for passengers while driving. Supports various video platforms and local files.

Highlights
  • Mirror phone screen to Tesla
  • Cast video to Tesla
  • Use navigation apps on Tesla screen
  • Play videos from various apps
  • Cast local video files
  • No extra internet traffic
Features
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TesDisplay can cast video or mirror your phone screen to Tesla's big screen. Key features: 1. Play video for passengers when you are driving 2. Let you use navigation apps such as Waze, Google Map, Here WeGo, MAPS.ME on Tesla's screen 3. Can mirror various video apps, such as Youtube, Youtube Kids, Tiktok, Netflix(only for iPad with cellular), Twitch, DailyMotion, PBS, PBS Kids, TED Talks, Khan Academy, Plex, Rumble, Vimeo, Zeus, etc. for passengers. 4. Cast video files on your phone to Tesla's screen for passengers 5. Cast Youtube, Tiktok, ESPN, TED Talk, CBC, PBS videos to Tesla's screen for passengers 6. No extra internet traffic Those features have been verified on Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S(late than March 2018), and Model X(late than March 2018). For vehicles with Tesla MCU1, you can try setting "Decode video by Phone" to get better video quality.

Screenshots

Light Show Creator for Tesla3 screens
TesDisplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Light Show Creator for Tesla at 3.1 against TesDisplay's 2.4. Light Show Creator for Tesla also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). TesDisplay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Light Show Creator for Tesla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TesDisplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Show Creator for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Light Show Creator for Tesla's written reviews are positive against 26% of TesDisplay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Show Creator for Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, TesDisplay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Show Creator for Tesla versus TesDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Show Creator for TeslaTesDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (31 ratings) — better2.4 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Youban Hudong Technology Co., Ltd.TCool LTD.

Customer experience

Light Show Creator for Tesla

All ratings31 ratings
Positive51.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative34.6%

TesDisplay

All ratings47 ratings
Positive31.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative57.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative67.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Show Creator for Tesla

One-time3
  • Plus Permanent$9.99
  • Upgrade plus to pro permanent$9.99
  • Pro Permanent$19.99
1 purchases

TesDisplay

One-time1
  • TesDisplay Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Light Show Creator for Tesla free?
Light Show Creator for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TesDisplay free?
TesDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Show Creator for Tesla or TesDisplay?
Light Show Creator for Tesla is rated higher. Light Show Creator for Tesla averages 3.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TesDisplay averages 2.4 from 48 ratings.
Do Light Show Creator for Tesla or TesDisplay have ads?
Light Show Creator for Tesla shows ads; TesDisplay does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Show Creator for Tesla or TesDisplay?
Light Show Creator for Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and TesDisplay every 2 months. Most recently, Light Show Creator for Tesla was updated on October 23, 2026 and TesDisplay on October 24, 2026.

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