Comparison

Dash for Tesla vs TPlayer for Tesla

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

Head to head
About

Dash for Tesla

This app provides a Bluetooth-based digital dashboard for Tesla owners, displaying vehicle speed and status directly on your phone. It offers a focused driving experience with customizable themes and prioritizes local data processing for enhanced privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • Local Bluetooth connection
  • No login or cloud authorization
  • Customizable dashboard themes
  • Real-time speed display
  • Vehicle status monitoring
  • Privacy-focused local processing
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Dash for Tesla is a Bluetooth-based digital dashboard app for users who want to view essential driving information on their phone. No account login, no cloud authorization, and no additional hardware are required. With a supported Bluetooth connection, users can connect locally and view basic information such as vehicle speed and selected vehicle status. Key Features - No account login required No vehicle platform account or password is required, and no remote API authorization is needed. - Local Bluetooth connection Connects through supported Bluetooth capabilities and displays essential information such as speed and selected vehicle status on your phone. - Focused dashboard experience Presents commonly used driving information in a clear and simple layout for quick viewing. - Multiple visual styles Offers different backgrounds and theme styles to match personal preferences. - Local-first design Primarily relies on local Bluetooth communication instead of cloud services, allowing relevant local features to remain available even in weak or offline network conditions. Privacy and Security - No account registration is required. - Vehicle data is not stored long-term on self-hosted servers. - Permissions such as Bluetooth and location are used only for local connection, communication, and related display features. Use Cases - Users who want a simple digital dashboard experience on their phone. - Users who do not want to provide account credentials or rely on cloud-based remote access. - Users who prefer not to install additional hardware devices. Important Notice Dash for Tesla is a third-party independently developed app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with Tesla, Inc. or its affiliates. This app only provides basic information display based on supported Bluetooth capabilities and does not provide any vehicle modification, flashing, or hacking functionality. Subscription Information Dash for Tesla Premium offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Available subscriptions: - Monthly Plan - Yearly Plan Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tdash.cn/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TPlayer for Tesla

Enhance your Tesla driving experience with a customizable Bluetooth digital dashboard. Monitor real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and personalize your display with various themes and info cards. Offers low-latency data and optional hardware for advanced telemetry.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth digital dashboard
  • Real-time vehicle status monitoring
  • Trip and charging logging
  • Customizable dashboards and themes
  • Optional hardware for advanced telemetry
  • Remote control features
Features
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TPlayer — Bluetooth Digital Dashboard. More Than a Speedometer. TPlayer is a third-party app for Tesla owners. With Tesla OAuth authorization and virtual key pairing, view real-time vehicle status, log trips and charging, and use customizable immersive dashboards while driving. Connect via Bluetooth for low-latency data, or extend with optional TITA transmitter hardware. No extra OBD dongle needed for basic dashboard features. Third-party application, not affiliated with Tesla Inc. Connection & Data Sources • Cloud: After Tesla authorization and data service activation, get real-time status via Fleet API—remote control, trip logging, and push notifications. • Bluetooth: Local BLE connection for lower-latency speed and status; works in weak or no-network conditions. • Transmitter (Optional): TITA hardware reads the vehicle bus for lower latency and richer data; OTA firmware supported. • Data Enhancement (Optional): Unlock lateral acceleration, pitch angle, and other advanced telemetry. Sources can be switched at runtime; priority: transmitter > Bluetooth > cloud. Dashboard & Personalization • Dial styles: Classic (free), Portrait, Minimal, HUD, Racing, Amap & Apple Maps navigation—some unlock via IAP or membership. • Info cards: Tire pressure, temperature, navigation, map, music, turn signals, data source status. • Wallpapers & themes: Curated library, custom image/video backgrounds, accent colors, unit settings. • Acceleration effects: Full-screen visuals triggered by speed threshold. • Mini Player: Virtual companion with skins, glow, and expressions. • Audio visualizer (Optional): Music rhythm spectrum on the dashboard. My Tesla · Monitoring & Remote Control • Live status: Battery, range, temperature, locks, Sentry, charging; multi-vehicle support. • Remote control: Climate, lock/unlock, horn, lights, frunk/trunk, charge port, windows, Sentry, Bioweapon Defense (Tesla auth required; delays possible when asleep). • Special Safety: Monitor doors, frunk/trunk, windows; quick close where supported. • Scheduled Sentry: Auto on/off by schedule with logs. • Find My Car: Compass and map guidance in parking lots. Trips · Charging · Data • Auto logs for driving, charging, parking—map tracks, speed curves, energy and regen analysis. • Daily/weekly/monthly reports, charging heatmaps, battery health (SOH) history. • Journeys to combine and share trips; 3D track replay. • Leaderboards, VIN decode, recall lookup, delivery tracking. Tools & Resources • Supercharger stall unlock at the station. • Wrap & lock sound library—preview in app; apply on vehicle via Tesla in-car UI. • TITA Zone: Hardware firmware OTA. • Push notifications for trips and charging events. Privacy & Data • No Tesla password access—OAuth only. • Bluetooth mode processes some data locally. • Cloud data handled per Privacy Policy; permissions for vehicle communication and display only. • Revoking Tesla auth stops real-time sync; history retained. Who It's For • Phone dashboard without extra hardware. • Bluetooth responsiveness plus cloud trips and remote control. • Custom dials, wallpapers, effects, and Mini Player. • Trip stats, battery health, and Supercharger tools in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teslaapi.twanjia.com/html/app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Dash for Tesla4 screens
TPlayer for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TPlayer for Tesla at Free against Dash for Tesla's $0.99. TPlayer for Tesla also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TPlayer for Tesla is free to download; Dash for Tesla costs $0.99 up front. Dash for Tesla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TPlayer for Tesla sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TPlayer for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Dash for Tesla's written reviews are positive against 100% of TPlayer for Tesla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash for Tesla ships an update every 11 days, TPlayer for Tesla every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dash for Tesla versus TPlayer for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash for TeslaTPlayer for Tesla
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer豪 陈深圳市能量优行科技有限公司

Customer experience

Dash for Tesla

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

TPlayer for Tesla

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash for Tesla

Subscriptions2
  • 高级会员(月度)$0.991 Month
  • 高级会员(年度)$8.991 Year
9 purchases

TPlayer for Tesla

Subscriptions4
  • 月度会员1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 季度会员3 Months trial$3.993 Months
  • half-year membership6 Months trial$7.996 Months
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  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • 42 Star Coins$0.99
  • 210 Star Coins$3.99
  • 476 Star Coins$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 756 Star Coins$14.99
  • lifetime membership$59.99

Questions

Is Dash for Tesla free?
Dash for Tesla costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TPlayer for Tesla free?
TPlayer for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dash for Tesla or TPlayer for Tesla?
TPlayer for Tesla is rated higher. Dash for Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TPlayer for Tesla averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Dash for Tesla or TPlayer for Tesla have ads?
Neither Dash for Tesla nor TPlayer for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash for Tesla or TPlayer for Tesla?
Dash for Tesla ships an update every 11 days, and TPlayer for Tesla every 5 days. Most recently, Dash for Tesla was updated on November 5, 2026 and TPlayer for Tesla on October 31, 2026.

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