# Xiaote Box vs HedgieMate

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.

Both are free to download. HedgieMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiaote Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Xiaote Box | HedgieMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaote-box/id6738000087/reviews)** | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgiemate-for-your-tesla/id6751491642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiaote Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449111499) | [Lukas Stankovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835371305) |

## What reviewers say

### Xiaote Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaote-box/id6738000087)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HedgieMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgiemate-for-your-tesla/id6751491642)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*