MateDrive vs RedDot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MateDrive
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Turn the driving and charging data in TeslaMate into a clear history and insights you can understand at a glance. MateDrive is a native iPhone app for self-hosted TeslaMate users. Explore live vehicle status, drives, charging sessions, energy statistics, and trip analysis in one clean, intuitive experience. One timeline for every event Follow drives and charging sessions in chronological order to understand how your day and energy use connect. Turn numbers into useful insights The redesigned statistics dashboard reveals driving patterns, energy flow, efficiency, charging mix, and activity by time of day. Discover trips you may have missed MateDrive analyzes driving history and recommends trips you have not saved yet. Group related drives and review total distance and energy use. Live vehicle status Check battery level, estimated range, location, inside and outside temperature, tire pressure, lock status, and Sentry Mode. Detailed drive and charging records Explore route maps, speed, power and elevation charts, energy consumption, charging cost, charging speed, and battery progression. Your data stays on your server MateDrive never connects directly to Tesla servers. Vehicle data comes from your personal TeslaMate installation. Requirements - A self-hosted TeslaMate instance - Network access to your TeslaMate server Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RedDot
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RedDot - 4-Channel Dashcam Viewer for Tesla Experience the most seamless way to review your Tesla dashcam footage. RedDot integrates separate camera files into a single, synchronized view, allowing you to monitor all anglesβFront, Back, Left, and Rightβat once. [Key Features] β’ Real-time Driving Info Overlay (New): View crucial driving data including Speed, Gear, Steering Angle, Pedal inputs, and Turn Signals directly on your video. β’ Integrated 4-Channel Playback: Watch all four camera angles simultaneously on one screen without the hassle of opening individual files. β’ Smart Event Analysis: Automatically identifies and marks security events, impacts, and manually saved clips on your timeline. β’ High-Speed HD Export: Save any segment as high-quality MP4 or GIF in seconds using our GPU-optimized rendering engine. Supports merging multiple clips into one. β’ Customizable Layouts: Choose between Standard (1x3) and Grid (2x2) layouts for the view that suits you best. β’ Night Vision Enhancement: Improve visibility for footage recorded in low-light conditions with brightness and contrast adjustments. β’ Privacy First: All video processing is done locally on your device. Your data is never uploaded to any external server. β’ Global Support: Full localization for 11 languages to serve Tesla owners worldwide. [Note] This app supports standard dashcam video formats (including TeslaCam folders) stored on your USB drive. An OTG adapter or card reader is required to connect the drive to your device. [Disclaimer] This app is a third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of Tesla Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RedDot at none against MateDrive's 3. MateDrive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MateDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RedDot asks for nothing beyond the download.
MateDrive ships an update every 3 days, RedDot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MateDrive | RedDot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daily Prompt | HYEONGSEOK CHAE |
In-app purchases
MateDrive
- MateDrive Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- MateDrive Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- MateDrive Premium Lifetime$19.99
RedDot
No in-app purchases









