Comparison

Dash for Tesla 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

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

Model Dash

Enhance your driving experience with dynamic, speed-reactive themes for your car's dashboard. Connects directly via Bluetooth for real-time data without needing an account or cloud access. Offers a distraction-free interface with customizable visuals.

Highlights
  • Speed-reactive dynamic themes
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • No account or cloud required
  • Portrait/landscape support
  • Distraction-free night mode
  • GPS speed mode
Features
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SpeedDash - Dynamic themes that move with your speed. One phone, a whole new driving dashboard. 【Built for Tesla】 No login. No cloud. No box. No account password, remote API authorization, OBD device, or communication box required. Connect directly to your vehicle via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for millisecond-level response, syncing real-time driving data such as speed, gear, and mileage. Powered by local Bluetooth communication instead of cloud networks, it works even with weak or no internet. Get in, auto-connect, and go. 【Dynamic Themes That Move With Speed】 This is what sets us apart from other dashboard apps. Our carefully crafted dynamic dashboard themes are more than background colors. Every theme animation is deeply linked to vehicle speed, letting you truly “see” speed. From sci-fi halos to minimalist digits, particle storms to rhythmic waves, deep vortices to futuristic radar, every theme is finely tuned so animations sync precisely with every speed change. Speed is not just a number. It becomes a visual experience. · Low-speed cruising: light flows slowly, calm and elegant · High-speed driving: particles surge forward as visuals ignite · Rapid acceleration: pulses burst with a powerful sense of energy · Deceleration and braking: animations contract and return to calm More themes are continuously being added for fresh driving visuals. 【Every Detail Built for Driving】 · Switch freely between portrait and landscape, perfect for all car phone mounts · Pure black background for distraction-free night driving · Speed digits adapt to screen size, clear and readable on any device · Clean, restrained interface with no clutter, focused on driving · GPS speed mode supported, so non-smart EVs can also enjoy dynamic themes 【Use Cases】 · You want an immersive driving dashboard with animations linked to speed · You do not want to provide your smart EV account password or rely on cloud remote control · You do not want extra hardware boxes, only your phone and vehicle · You want speed limit alerts for safer driving 【Membership Benefits】 Enjoy basic themes for free and experience animations that move with speed. Subscribe to unlock all dynamic themes and enjoy the complete driving visual experience. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options are available. 【Privacy & Safety】 · No account registration required, and no personal information is collected for cloud identity recognition · Your vehicle data is not stored long-term on servers; data is mainly processed locally · Required permissions, such as Bluetooth and location, are used only for local vehicle communication and dashboard display 【Important Notice】 This app is developed by an independent developer. It is not an official vehicle manufacturer product and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer. The app reads public data through the vehicle’s own Bluetooth capability and does not involve vehicle control, modification, or firmware flashing. Please use this app only in a safe driving environment. The developer assumes no liability for any traffic violations, accidents, or losses caused by improper use. 【Subscription Notice】 · Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions are available, along with a one-time lifetime membership purchase · Specific prices and durations are shown on the in-app purchase page · Auto-renewable subscriptions can be managed or canceled in Apple ID settings · Please cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period · The yearly subscription includes a 7-day free trial and will automatically renew at the yearly subscription price after the trial ends. 服务条款 (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 隐私政策: https://unicloud.tanglaoer.cn/static/privacy.html?lang=en

Screenshots

Dash for Tesla4 screens
Model Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Model Dash at Free against Dash for Tesla's $0.99. Model Dash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dash for Tesla's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, 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

Model Dash 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 Model Dash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Model Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Dash for Tesla's written reviews are positive against 100% of Model Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dash for Tesla versus Model Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash for TeslaModel Dash
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer豪 陈丹丹 詹

Customer experience

Dash for Tesla

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

Model Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
3 purchases

Model Dash

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Dash for Tesla free?
Dash for Tesla costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Model Dash free?
Model Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dash for Tesla or Model Dash?
Model Dash is rated higher. Dash for Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Model Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dash for Tesla or Model Dash have ads?
Neither Dash for Tesla nor Model Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash for Tesla or Model Dash?
Dash for Tesla ships an update every 11 days, and Model Dash every 11 days. Most recently, Dash for Tesla was updated on October 16, 2026 and Model Dash on September 26, 2026.

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