Comparison

MateDrive vs RedDot

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

Head to head
About

MateDrive

Features
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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/

About

RedDot

Features
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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 anglesβ€”Front, Back, Left, and Rightβ€”at 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.

Screenshots

MateDrive4 screens
RedDot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MateDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RedDot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MateDrive versus RedDot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMateDriveRedDot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaily PromptHYEONGSEOK CHAE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MateDrive

Subscriptions2
  • MateDrive Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MateDrive Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MateDrive Premium Lifetime$19.99
None

RedDot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MateDrive free?
MateDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedDot free?
RedDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MateDrive or RedDot have ads?
RedDot shows ads; MateDrive does not.
Which is updated more often, MateDrive or RedDot?
MateDrive ships an update every 3 days, and RedDot every 2 days. Most recently, MateDrive was updated on October 24, 2026 and RedDot on October 14, 2026.

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