Comparison

Xiaote Box vs Model Dash

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

Model Dash

Enhance your Tesla ownership with a dynamic dashboard, remote vehicle controls, and detailed trip and charging records. Monitor speed, battery, and status, and receive navigation assistance, all from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle controls (locks, trunks, climate)
  • Live speed and gear display via Bluetooth
  • Dynamic dashboard themes with speed animations
  • Turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance
  • Trip and charging history with statistics
  • Apple Watch integration for vehicle status and shortcuts
  • Home-screen shortcuts for common actions
Features
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Model Dash combines dashboards, Tesla vehicle controls, navigation, trip and charging records on iPhone and iPad. 【Vehicle Controls & Home-Screen Shortcuts】 Authorize your Tesla account and select a compatible vehicle to access controls for locks, front and rear trunks, climate, charging and more, with home-screen shortcuts for common actions. Available features depend on vehicle support and granted permissions. Controls require membership, Tesla authorization, appropriate permissions and any required key setup. Online controls require internet access. Availability depends on vehicle model, software, region and state. Only control vehicles you own or are authorized to use. 【Bluetooth & Phone Key】 Use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to display supported live speed and gear without extra hardware. Pairing and Bluetooth permission are required. After owner authorization and key pairing, the phone key supports nearby access and unlocking on compatible vehicles, including background connections where permitted by iOS. Availability depends on vehicle support, permissions and iOS background conditions. 【Apple Watch】 Complete Tesla authorization and watch setup on your paired iPhone to view battery level, range and vehicle status, and access shortcuts for locks, horn, lights, trunks, climate and charging. Controls require membership, internet access and a compatible vehicle. 【Dynamic Dashboards】 Choose rings, minimalist digits, particles, waves and other themes. Animations respond to speed and acceleration, with smooth speed displays and speed-limit alerts where data is available. Dashboard themes require membership. 【Navigation & Vehicle Information】 View turn directions, lane guidance and junction views where supported by the map service and route data. Display supported vehicle information, music and turn signals. Sending destinations to Tesla requires authorization and membership. 【Trips & Charging】 View trip records, cloud history, driving statistics, estimated highway tolls and mileage badges. Charging details include curves, battery levels, energy loss and costs where data is available. Supported notifications provide trip-completion and charging updates. Historical trip and charging records can be viewed without membership, but require account authorization and available data. 【Display & Membership】 Use portrait or landscape layouts, customize vehicle colors and 3D appearance, and locate an authorized vehicle with Find My Car. GPS speed measurement works without a Tesla connection. Dashboard themes and vehicle controls require membership. Monthly/yearly subscriptions and a one-time lifetime membership are available. Benefits, prices, durations and trial eligibility appear on the purchase page. Membership does not replace Tesla authorization, pairing or compatibility. 【Privacy & Safe Use】 Authorize through Tesla's authorization flow. Bluetooth supports local vehicle communication; location supports speed and navigation. Online services use authorized account and vehicle data for controls, trip and charging records. See the privacy policy for data handling details. Independently developed; not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla. Set up while parked and use controls only when safe. Avoid phone interaction while driving. 【Subscriptions】 Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple ID settings. Cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription or trial ends to avoid renewal. Eligible users receive a 3-day free trial on the monthly plan, which then renews at the displayed monthly price unless canceled. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unicloud.tanglaoer.cn/static/privacy.html?lang=en

Screenshots

Xiaote Box4 screens
Model Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

Xiaote Box and Model Dash both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Model Dash's written reviews are positive against 44% of Xiaote Box's. Model Dash also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Xiaote Box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Model Dash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 5.0 for Model Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Xiaote Box's written reviews are positive against 100% of Model Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaote Box ships an update every 3 weeks, Model Dash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xiaote Box versus Model Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaote BoxModel Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaote Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.丹丹 詹

Customer experience

Xiaote Box

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

Model Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xiaote Box

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Model Dash

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Xiaote Box free?
Xiaote Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model Dash free?
Model Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xiaote Box or Model Dash?
Xiaote Box and Model Dash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Xiaote Box or Model Dash have ads?
Neither Xiaote Box nor Model Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaote Box or Model Dash?
Xiaote Box ships an update every 3 weeks, and Model Dash every 11 days. Most recently, Xiaote Box was updated on October 30, 2026 and Model Dash on November 5, 2026.

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