Comparison

TDash 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

TDash

This app provides a focused driving information dashboard for Tesla owners, displaying speed, range, charging status, and vehicle condition directly from your car via Bluetooth. It prioritizes privacy with no account login or cloud relay, offering a cleaner alternative to the standard vehicle interface.

Highlights
  • Local Bluetooth connection
  • Focused driving display
  • Comprehensive vehicle data
  • Vehicle status at a glance
  • Customizable themes
  • No account required
Features
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TDash is a driving information dashboard built for Tesla owners. It connects to your vehicle over Bluetooth — locally, on your device — and displays speed, range, charging status, and vehicle condition at a glance. No Tesla account login required. No cloud relay. No sign-up. If you have ever wished for a cleaner, lighter, more focused instrument cluster on your phone, that is exactly what TDash is for. CORE FEATURES • Local Bluetooth Connection Pairs directly with your vehicle via Bluetooth. Authorization, key storage, and data display all happen on your device — no account system or remote server in the loop. GPS speed measurement serves as a fallback when Bluetooth is unstable, ensuring speed is always displayed for users. • Focused Dashboard Experience A single, purpose-built driving display. See your speed, power output, range, and charging state without navigating through menus. • Comprehensive Vehicle Data View speed, gear, drive power, regen braking, battery level, usable battery, estimated range, charging power, voltage, current, and time to full charge — all on one screen. • Vehicle Status at a Glance Check lock state, doors, frunk, trunk, charge port, cabin and outside temperature, climate controls, defrosters, and tire pressure. • Customizable Themes Adjust accent colors and font styles to match your preference. Make the dashboard yours. PRIVACY & SECURITY • No account registration. No Tesla credentials required. • Pairing keys are generated on-device and stored in the iOS Keychain. • Current version processes data locally — no advertising trackers, no user profiling. • Permissions are limited to what Bluetooth scanning, connection, and pairing require. • Location permission is used solely to obtain speed via GPS as a fallback display during Bluetooth instability. No user data is collected. WHO IT IS FOR • Owners who want a cleaner, more direct way to view driving data. • Drivers who care about speed, range, charging, and vehicle condition — not complex cloud-based remote controls. • Anyone who prefers to keep vehicle credentials off third-party servers. COMPATIBILITY • Communicates with Tesla vehicles equipped with Bluetooth (BLE). • Some features may vary by model, vehicle software version, region, or system configuration. IMPORTANT • This is an independent third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. • Tesla® is a registered trademark of Tesla, Inc. • Bluetooth access is required for vehicle scanning, connection, pairing, and data reading. Support: xudehui_work@163.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://githubxdh.github.io/tdash-legal/tdash-privacy-policy.html

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

TDash4 screens
Model Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Model Dash at Free against TDash's $3.99. Model Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). TDash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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; TDash costs $3.99 up front. Model Dash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Model Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TDash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Model Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TDash ships an update every 6 days, Model Dash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TDash versus Model Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTDashModel Dash
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDehui Xu丹丹 詹

Customer experience

TDash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Model Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TDash

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$19.99

Questions

Is TDash free?
TDash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model Dash free?
Model Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TDash or Model Dash?
Model Dash is rated higher. TDash averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Model Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TDash or Model Dash have ads?
Neither TDash nor Model Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TDash or Model Dash?
TDash ships an update every 6 days, and Model Dash every 11 days. Most recently, TDash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Model Dash on September 26, 2026.

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