Comparison

CyberKey vs TPlayer for Tesla

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

Head to head
About

CyberKey

Control your Tesla vehicle using your Apple devices without needing a Tesla ID. This app allows you to unlock, lock, and manage various car functions via Bluetooth, even from a distance.

Highlights
  • Unlock/lock car via Bluetooth
  • Open/close trunk and charging port
  • Pop open all four doors
  • No Tesla ID login required
  • Works offline, no internet needed
  • Supports Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac
Features
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The difference from the official Tesla watch app is that it doesn't require Tesla ID login. As long as you have a key card, you can pair it as a Bluetooth key. Additionally, it can unlock all four doors via Bluetooth. Major Upgrade: CyberKey Now Supports Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Even Mac – Your Computer Can Be Your Car Key! This version is discount for a limited time. The price of this APP will increase in the next version. If you buy it now, you can use it and get free upgrades forever. No Cellular network required! No Internet required! No need to log in to TeslaID! Directly set your Apple Watch as a Tesla car key! The entire APP does not have any network connection and does not require network permissions. All data is saved locally on your device. Supports all series of Model 3/Y and new Model S/X also Cybertruck. It can passively unlock, lock the car from a distance, open and close the front and rear trunk, charging port cover, and pop open 4 doors. Note: Tesla (c) All rights reserved by Tesla, Inc

About

TPlayer for Tesla

Enhance your Tesla driving experience with a customizable Bluetooth digital dashboard. Monitor real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and personalize your display with various themes and info cards. Offers low-latency data and optional hardware for advanced telemetry.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth digital dashboard
  • Real-time vehicle status monitoring
  • Trip and charging logging
  • Customizable dashboards and themes
  • Optional hardware for advanced telemetry
  • Remote control features
Features
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TPlayer — Bluetooth Digital Dashboard. More Than a Speedometer. TPlayer is a third-party app for Tesla owners. With Tesla OAuth authorization and virtual key pairing, view real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and use customizable immersive dashboards while driving. Connect via Bluetooth for low-latency data, or extend with optional TITA transmitter hardware. No extra OBD dongle needed for basic dashboard features. Third-party application, not affiliated with Tesla Inc. Connection & Data Sources • Cloud: After Tesla authorization and data service activation, get real-time status via Fleet API—remote control, trip logging, and push notifications. • Bluetooth: Local BLE connection for lower-latency speed and status; works in weak or no-network conditions. • Transmitter (Optional): TITA hardware reads the vehicle bus for lower latency and richer data; OTA firmware supported. • Data Enhancement (Optional): Unlock lateral acceleration, pitch angle, and other advanced telemetry. Sources can be switched at runtime; priority: transmitter > Bluetooth > cloud. Dashboard & Personalization • Dial styles: Classic (free), Portrait, Minimal, HUD, Racing, Amap & Apple Maps navigation—some unlock via IAP or membership. • Info cards: Tire pressure, temperature, navigation, map, music, turn signals, data source status. • Wallpapers & themes: Curated library, custom image/video backgrounds, accent colors, unit settings. • Acceleration effects: Full-screen visuals triggered by speed threshold. • Mini Player: Virtual companion with skins, glow, and expressions. • Audio visualizer (Optional): Music rhythm spectrum on the dashboard. My Tesla · Monitoring & Remote Control • Live status: Battery, range, temperature, locks, Sentry, charging; multi-vehicle support. • Remote control: Climate, lock/unlock, horn, lights, frunk/trunk, charge port, windows, Sentry, Bioweapon Defense (Tesla auth required; delays possible when asleep). • Special Safety: Monitor doors, frunk/trunk, windows; quick close where supported. • Scheduled Sentry: Auto on/off by schedule with logs. • Find My Car: Compass and map guidance in parking lots. Trips · Charging · Data • Auto logs for driving, charging, parking—map tracks, speed curves, energy and regen analysis. • Daily/weekly/monthly reports, charging heatmaps, battery health (SOH) history. • Journeys to combine and share trips; 3D track replay. • Leaderboards, VIN decode, recall lookup, delivery tracking. Tools & Resources • Supercharger stall unlock at the station. • Wrap & lock sound library—preview in app; apply on vehicle via Tesla in-car UI. • TITA Zone: Hardware firmware OTA. • Push notifications for trips and charging events. Privacy & Data • No Tesla password access—OAuth only. • Bluetooth mode processes some data locally. • Cloud data handled per Privacy Policy; permissions for vehicle communication and display only. • Revoking Tesla auth stops real-time sync; history retained. Who It's For • Phone dashboard without extra hardware. • Bluetooth responsiveness plus cloud trips and remote control. • Custom dials, wallpapers, effects, and Mini Player. • Trip stats, battery health, and Supercharger tools in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teslaapi.twanjia.com/html/app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

CyberKey3 screens
TPlayer for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TPlayer for Tesla at 100% against CyberKey's 38%. TPlayer for Tesla also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). CyberKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TPlayer for Tesla is free to download; CyberKey costs $0.99 up front. TPlayer for Tesla sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CyberKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TPlayer for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of CyberKey's written reviews are positive against 100% of TPlayer for Tesla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CyberKey ships an update fortnightly, TPlayer for Tesla every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CyberKey versus TPlayer for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyberKeyTPlayer for Tesla
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Lingyi Lvdong Information Technology Co., Ltd.深圳市能量优行科技有限公司

Customer experience

CyberKey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.0%

TPlayer for Tesla

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CyberKey

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

TPlayer for Tesla

Subscriptions4
  • 月度会员1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 季度会员3 Months trial$3.993 Months
  • half-year membership6 Months trial$7.996 Months
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  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • 42 Star Coins$0.99
  • 210 Star Coins$3.99
  • 476 Star Coins$9.99
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  • 756 Star Coins$14.99
  • lifetime membership$59.99

Questions

Is CyberKey free?
CyberKey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TPlayer for Tesla free?
TPlayer for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CyberKey or TPlayer for Tesla?
TPlayer for Tesla is rated higher. CyberKey averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TPlayer for Tesla averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do CyberKey or TPlayer for Tesla have ads?
Neither CyberKey nor TPlayer for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CyberKey or TPlayer for Tesla?
CyberKey ships an update fortnightly, and TPlayer for Tesla every 5 days. Most recently, CyberKey was updated on October 30, 2026 and TPlayer for Tesla on October 24, 2026.

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