Comparison

Perception vs HedgieMate

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

Head to head
About

Perception

View and manage TeslaCam and Sentry Mode footage with multi-angle playback and telemetry overlays. Trim, share, and organize your video clips efficiently, keeping your data private on your devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera view (incl. B-Pillar)
  • Telemetry data overlays (speed, steering, etc.)
  • Event trimming and zooming
  • World Map event location
  • Seamless event import
  • Search events by location/type
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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Exclusive to Perception: watch all TeslaCam angles at once (incl. B-Pillar), see telemetry overlays, and import any event without importing the whole drive - optimised perfectly for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Effortlessly view, manage, trim, and share your TeslaCam & Sentry Mode footage & telemetry. Fast multi-angle playback, powerful tools - and your footage stays on your devices. Exclusive to Perception: • Watch all angles at the same time with our multi-camera view (including support for B Pillar cameras!) • View telemetry data from your TeslaCam event - including speed, steering angles, pedal presses, gears & self-driving states • Edit events with trim and zoom, and manage clips to keep only what matters • See where events happened on Perception's World Map • Seamlessly import any event you want - no need to import the entire drive! • Search events by location & event type • Scrub smoothly, with 0.25x to 5x playback speeds • Easily manage events with intuitive filtering & deletion • Import from non-USB drive sources - like TeslaUSB, NAS drives & iCloud / other cloud storage sources Perception’s Promise: • We offer the highest quality TeslaCam experience on iOS / iPadOS / macOS - you just need your TeslaCam events! • Your feedback and wishes granted - we prioritise our feature development based on your requests, and we deal with issues quickly • Your data is yours - we never take your event data, it stays on your devices only • We keep Perception up-to-date with new TeslaCam functionality, and have made regular updates since 2023. What Tesla Owners Are Saying: 5* “…Video playback is fast, and the app allows you to switch between different camera angles effortlessly. The ability to quickly scrub through footage and pinpoint specific events saves a lot of time. Additionally, the app supports high-quality video playback and doesn’t compromise on clarity. I also appreciated the option to export clips or save them for later viewing. Key feature is ability to decide resolution for export in grid mode and also able to select the section to crop out…” Perception Premium - Export & Save: Try Perception for 14 days for free: no sign-up, no commitment, no purchase required. Your trial starts automatically when you add your first event. Premium unlocks: • All export features (including Grid Export, social-friendly formats, and RAW options) • Save clips on-device for anytime access without plugging in your USB • More pro tools for sharing and archiving your footage After 14 days, Perception Premium is required to use all functionality. One-time purchases or subscriptions available - your kind support makes future updates possible and funds our team! Important to know: • USB adapter may be required (some iPhone/iPad setups need an adapter with power input). • If importing from iCloud, download the event locally first. • Certain features require car firmware updates / specific car models. Learn more: https://perception.vision Download Perception Today & Take Control of Your Footage ————————————————————————— Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. We are not part of or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Subscription disclaimer: A purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription in Settings within Perception. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see https://perception.vision. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HedgieMate

Monitor your Tesla in real time and analyze driving and charging history from your own secure TeslaMate server. This native iOS app offers interactive charts, customizable dashboards, and widgets for quick access to vehicle data.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle monitoring
  • Driving history with maps
  • Charging session analysis
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Widgets for quick data access
  • Supports multiple TeslaMate servers
Features
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Bring your TeslaMate data to iPhone, Watch, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. HedgieMate is a native iOS app compatible with TeslaMate that lets you monitor your Tesla in real time, view driving history and analyze charging sessions, all from your own secure TeslaMate server or MyTeslaMate instance. Important: Requires TeslaMate server This app does not connect directly to Tesla. You need to have TeslaMate running on your own server (Docker) or use a MyTeslaMate account. Setup guide available at hedgiemate.com. Connect to Your TeslaMate Server • Compatible with self-hosted TeslaMate (Docker) and MyTeslaMate • Works with multiple authentication methods (Basic Auth, Cloudflare, etc.) • Secure and private: data stays on your server, never in the cloud • Support for multiple servers and easy switching Real-Time Tesla Monitoring • Current vehicle status: location, battery, charging • Live climate control and vehicle state updates • Track energy consumption and efficiency in real time • Tire pressure, battery health and long-term degradation Notifications & Live Activities • Push notifications for charging complete, Sentry Mode alerts, software updates, and more • Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island for live driving and charging • Know what your Tesla is doing without opening the app Driving & Charging Analytics • Browse complete drive history with interactive maps • Detailed charging session data and costs • Lifetime driving statistics and long-term efficiency trends • On-device insights, powered by Apple Intelligence • Trips that group related drives, synced with iCloud Optimized Native iOS Experience • Interactive charts and customizable dashboards • Widgets for quick glance at battery and charging • Designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro with full Dark Mode support • Runs fast and smooth, no browser needed • Native Apple Watch app, with Shortcuts and Siri Your Tesla data. Your server. Your control. HedgieMate is the perfect companion for TeslaMate users who want a native iOS and iPadOS app with beautiful charts, real-time vehicle data and full driving history, always private and always under your control. This project is an unofficial community tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the official TeslaMate project.

Screenshots

Perception4 screens
HedgieMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HedgieMate at 100% against Perception's 56%. HedgieMate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and device support (5 vs 2). Perception's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Perception sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HedgieMate 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

HedgieMate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Perception's written reviews are positive against 100% of HedgieMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perception ships an update every 10 days, HedgieMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Perception versus HedgieMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerceptionHedgieMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeslo Studios LTDLukas Stankovic

Customer experience

Perception

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

HedgieMate

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Perception

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Perception$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Perception$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Perception$59.99
1 purchases

HedgieMate

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Perception free?
Perception is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HedgieMate free?
HedgieMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Perception or HedgieMate?
HedgieMate is rated higher. Perception averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while HedgieMate averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Perception or HedgieMate have ads?
Neither Perception nor HedgieMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perception or HedgieMate?
Perception ships an update every 10 days, and HedgieMate fortnightly. Most recently, Perception was updated on October 27, 2026 and HedgieMate on October 28, 2026.

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