TesDisplay vs Teslyr Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Teslyr Connect
This app facilitates the setup of a browser-based synced lyrics experience for Tesla vehicles. It guides users through linking their Tesla account securely to enable lyrics on the car's main display, prioritizing privacy by not accessing sensitive vehicle data.
- Setup Teslyr on iPhone
- Scan Tesla Link Code
- Secure Tesla account authorization
- Link and manage Tesla vehicles
- Privacy-focused data access
- Zero-install browser app integration
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Teslyr Connect helps you set up Teslyr on your iPhone, so your Tesla can use Teslyr's browser-based synced lyrics experience. Teslyr is a zero-install Tesla browser app at app.teslyr.com that brings synchronized lyrics to the Tesla touchscreen across supported music sources. It is built for Tesla owners who want lyrics on the main screen while keeping setup simple and privacy-conscious. Use Teslyr Connect to: 1.Scan the Link Code shown on your vehicle display 2.Sign in through Tesla's official third-party authorization flow 3.Link your Tesla account to Teslyr 4.Choose the vehicle you want to use with Teslyr 5.Unlink or switch vehicles when needed Privacy-minded by design: 1.Teslyr does not receive your Tesla password 2.Authorization uses Tesla's secure third-party flow 3.Teslyr requests read-only access to the minimum data needed for the lyrics experience 4.Teslyr does not access vehicle controls, driving data, or location data How to get started: 1.Open app.teslyr.com in your Tesla browser and sign in. 2.Scan the Link Code with Teslyr Connect. 3.Complete Tesla authorization. 4.Return to your Tesla display and enjoy synchronized lyrics. Compatibility: Teslyr is designed for Tesla vehicles with MCU2 or newer, generally 2018 and later vehicles, including most Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck. Availability can vary by region, vehicle software, browser behavior, and music source. Teslyr is not affiliated with Tesla.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teslyr Connect at none against TesDisplay's 1. TesDisplay's advantage is rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. TesDisplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Teslyr Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
TesDisplay holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TesDisplay has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of TesDisplay's written reviews are positive against 0% of Teslyr Connect's.
TesDisplay ships an update every 2 months, Teslyr Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TesDisplay | Teslyr Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TCool LTD. | Byteloop LLC |
Customer experience
TesDisplay
Teslyr Connect
In-app purchases
TesDisplay
- TesDisplay Pro$4.99
Teslyr Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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