Comparison

Teslamote vs Rival Aqua

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

Head to head
About

Teslamote

Control your Tesla remotely with ease. Access real-time car status, manage charging, and customize quick actions. Securely interact with your vehicle from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Real-time car status monitoring
  • Remote door locking/unlocking
  • Ventilation activation
  • Sentry mode control
  • Customizable quick-access shortcuts
  • Optimized charging management
  • Locate car on map
Features
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Teslamote is revolutionizing the way you engage with your Tesla. At a glance, access all the essential information about your car and control primary functions with ease Instantly access the most common actions such as door locking, ventilation activation, sentry mode state, etc. Real-time Status Bar: Stay informed about your Tesla's state at a glance! Find out if a door is open, whether ventilation is on, your car's GPS position, and much more. Customizable Quick-Access Shortcuts: customizable list of quick-access shortcuts ensures that your favorite and most-used actions are always at the forefront. With a tap, interact swiftly with your car, making your experience smoother and more personalized than ever. Optimized Charging Management: Never worry about your Tesla's battery again. Schedule, initiate, or stop charging from your iPhone, wherever you are. Other Features: Alarm Mode: Activate an alarm to deter potential wrongdoers. Locate on Map: Pinpoint your Tesla's exact location directly on the map. Find My Car: Effortlessly locate your vehicle in parking areas with our specialized feature. Join the Teslamote revolution and experience a fresh way to interact with your Tesla. Privacy/Security : Our app communicates directly with Tesla's servers only for login credentials and command transmissions. We do not store any identifying information. DISCLAIMER Teslamote is neither an official Tesla Motors product, nor are we affiliated with the Tesla Motors company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Monthly / Yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/Teslamote/Teslamote-policy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/Teslamote/Teslamote-terms.html

About

Rival Aqua

Features
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Rival Aqua — the official app to control your Rival Aqua Wi-Fi aquarium light right from your iPhone. • Ready-made light scenes: Morning, Day, Evening, Night — free • Effect scenes: Reef, Crimson, Lagoon, Amethyst • Useful modes for plants, biotope and quarantine • Auto mode on the light's schedule or manual control • Fine-tune the brightness of each channel • Automatic discovery and reconnection • Multiple aquariums in one app • Ukrainian and English languages Premium unlocks every scene: a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rival-aqua.com.ua/privacy.html

Screenshots

Teslamote4 screens
Rival Aqua3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Teslamote at 3 against Rival Aqua's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Teslamote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rival Aqua sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teslamote ships an update every 11 days, Rival Aqua every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Teslamote versus Rival Aqua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeslamoteRival Aqua
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraMakarov Anton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Teslamote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Mode3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Version$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version$49.99
2 purchases

Rival Aqua

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Teslamote free?
Teslamote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rival Aqua free?
Rival Aqua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Teslamote or Rival Aqua have ads?
Neither Teslamote nor Rival Aqua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teslamote or Rival Aqua?
Teslamote ships an update every 11 days, and Rival Aqua every 2 weeks. Most recently, Teslamote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rival Aqua on October 31, 2026.

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