Comparison

Xiaote Box vs HedgieMate

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

Head to head
About

Xiaote Box

Transform your smartphone into an intelligent Tesla dashboard with enhanced features. Monitor driving data, control car functions, and enjoy a more intuitive and safer driving experience.

Highlights
  • Mobile AI dashboard with voice control
  • Enhanced driving data display
  • In-car function control
  • Autopilot resume and blind spot alerts
  • Battery preheating and charging indicators
  • Customizable standby animations
Features
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Xiaote HUB — Elevate Your Tesla Experience Through an Intelligent Ecosystem 【Enhanced Dashboard】 2.2-inch HD round display with an OEM-style UI, delivering a safer and more intuitive driving experience. 【Mobile AI Dashboard】 Turn your idle smartphone into a Tesla dashboard — with “Xiaote, Xiaote” AI wake word support. 【Evil Mouse Mode】 Flash high beams & pulse horn — unleash your inner evil mouse. 【Road Cruise】 Auto AP Resume Automatically re-engage Autopilot after completing a lane change for a smoother drive. Full-Scenario Blind Spot Alert Active warnings when vehicles approach from the side, enhancing road safety. Speed Limit Warning Smart detection of speed limits with real-time overspeed alerts to ensure compliant driving. 0–100 Acceleration Timer Precise speed measurement — ready to challenge your limits. 【In-Car Control】 Independent Door Release Open a specific door instantly for easy passenger access. Door Status Display Real-time display of all four door states to ensure they are securely closed. Hidden Seat Massage Activation Unlock the driver’s seat’s hidden massage mode for maximum comfort. One-Tap Passenger Seat Recline Activate the “Queen Seat” with a single tap for ultimate relaxation. One-Tap Restore / Fold Passenger Seat Quickly reset or fold the passenger seat to adapt to different needs. One-Tap Glove Box Access Instantly open the glove box for convenient storage access. 【Special Features】 A/C Evaporator Drying Automatically dry the evaporator to maintain a fresh cabin environment. Battery Preheating Preheat the battery to reduce charging time and extend battery life. Battery Heating Status Display Real-time updates on battery heating status. Charging Progress Indicator Dedicated charging animation for clear, visual tracking. Custom Standby Animations Multiple customizable themes available. OTA Updates Support for online firmware upgrades to unlock more hidden capabilities. Download now and experience the joy of intelligent driving. If you have any questions, please contact: me@xiaote.net

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

Xiaote Box4 screens
HedgieMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

Xiaote Box and HedgieMate both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HedgieMate's written reviews are positive against 44% of Xiaote Box's. HedgieMate also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). Xiaote Box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. HedgieMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiaote Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Xiaote Box against 4.9 for HedgieMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HedgieMate has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Xiaote Box's written reviews are positive against 100% of HedgieMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaote Box ships an update every 3 weeks, HedgieMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xiaote Box versus HedgieMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaote BoxHedgieMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaote Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.Lukas Stankovic

Customer experience

Xiaote Box

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

HedgieMate

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

In-app purchases

None

Xiaote Box

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HedgieMate

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Xiaote Box free?
Xiaote Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HedgieMate free?
HedgieMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xiaote Box or HedgieMate?
Xiaote Box is rated higher. Xiaote Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HedgieMate averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Xiaote Box or HedgieMate have ads?
Neither Xiaote Box nor HedgieMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaote Box or HedgieMate?
Xiaote Box ships an update every 3 weeks, and HedgieMate fortnightly. Most recently, Xiaote Box was updated on November 4, 2026 and HedgieMate on October 30, 2026.

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