Comparison

DimDash vs Rivnly for Rivian

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

Head to head
About

DimDash

This app transforms your iPad into an always-on smart home dashboard. It intelligently dims the display when not in use to prevent burn-in and offers device display controls for a seamless wall-mounted experience. It supports various dashboard platforms and offers advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Intelligent auto-dimming display
  • Full-screen kiosk mode
  • Device display controls
  • Supports Home Assistant, Grafana, and more
  • Customizable kiosk URL controls
  • JavaScript injection for advanced customization
  • Proximity detection for automatic wake/sleep
Features
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DimDash turns your iPad into a beautiful, always-on smart home dashboard with intelligent auto-dimming, device display controls, and full-screen kiosk mode for wall-mounted setups. Point DimDash at any Home Assistant, Grafana, Dashy, Homarr, Glance, Node-RED, or Flame dashboard and walk away. When you stop interacting with the screen, DimDash smoothly dims the display so it does not burn in or blast light across the room at night. Touch anywhere to wake it instantly. How it works DimDash loads your dashboard URL in a full-screen web view. An idle timer starts after your last interaction. When it expires, a smooth overlay fades in to dim the display. Touch the screen and the overlay fades out with your dashboard exactly where you left it. Device display controls DimDash can keep your device awake while the app is open so your wall panel does not lock. You can also enable DimDash Brightness to apply a chosen device brightness whenever the app is active. Dashboard customization Hide Home Assistant header or sidebar chrome with built-in kiosk URL controls. Use opt-in JavaScript Injection snippets to hide common nav bars, prefer dark mode, disable text selection, hide scrollbars, or add your own validated script that runs after the dashboard loads. Integration templates Getting started takes seconds. Choose from built-in templates for Home Assistant, Grafana, Dashy, Homarr, Glance, Node-RED, and Flame. DimDash auto-fills recommended settings. For Home Assistant, DimDash can discover local instances, run OAuth sign-in, pick a dashboard, securely store credentials, and silently refresh access inside the web view. Made for wall panels Full-screen display with no visible browser chrome. Keeps the screen awake while DimDash is open. Optional device brightness control. Pull-to-refresh for stuck dashboards. Supports HTTP and HTTPS, including local network addresses. Home Assistant header/sidebar hiding and JavaScript Injection with helpful snippets and syntax validation. Works on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later. DimDash Pro DimDash Pro is an App Store subscription that unlocks the full kiosk experience: Multi-Dashboard: configure up to 5 dashboards. Dashboard Cycling: automatically rotate through selected dashboards in your chosen order, with a custom duration for each dashboard. Preloaded Cycling: cycle dashboards stay loaded in the background for smoother transitions. Cycle Dimming Control: choose whether dimming applies to the whole cycle or stays disabled while cycling. Proximity Detection: uses the front camera locally to detect your presence, dim when you leave, and wake when you return. No video is recorded or transmitted. Scheduled Night Mode: apply deeper dimming during quiet hours. Custom Overlay Color: choose any dim overlay tint. Privacy first DimDash processes everything on-device. No account required. No analytics. No cloud backend. Dashboard credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain. Camera access for proximity detection is optional and can be revoked at any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.nick-renard.com/privacy

About

Rivnly for Rivian

Track your electric vehicle's battery, range, and charging sessions. Monitor climate controls, tire pressure, and drive history with detailed charts and notifications. Explore features with a demo mode before connecting your account.

Highlights
  • Live battery and range monitoring
  • Climate control and vehicle status
  • Detailed drive history with route maps
  • Charging session analysis
  • Live Activities and widgets
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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Rivnly is a companion for your electric Rivian SUV and truck. See what matters the moment you open the app — and get notified when it counts. DASHBOARD • Live battery %, estimated range, and energy at a glance • Climate: interior temperature, driver temp, defrost, pet mode, heated steering wheel • Per-tire pressure and odometer • Wake your vehicle with a tap when it's asleep DRIVES • Every drive, grouped by day, with a route map • Distance, duration, and efficiency • Energy used and battery start/end • Average and top speed • Elevation and cabin-temperature charts, with start/end locations CHARGING • Charging history grouped by month • Energy added, cost, and average price per kWh • Session time, average power, and a charge curve • Location, charger type, and odometer LIVE ACTIVITIES & WIDGETS • Track an active drive or charge from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for battery, range, and charge status NOTIFICATIONS • Drive complete, charge complete, and reconnect alerts — your choice per channel RIVNLY PREMIUM (optional subscription) • Unlimited drive and charging history • Stats and records, badges, and the community leaderboard • Battery health trend chart and fleet software tracking • Vehicle commands and more Rivnly Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rivnly.com/privacy Just exploring? Tap "Preview a demo" on the sign-in screen to try the full app with sample data — no account needed. Rivnly is an independent app and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by Rivian Automotive, Inc. "Rivian" is a trademark of Rivian Automotive, Inc. Rivnly connects to your personal Rivian account to display your own vehicle data.

Screenshots

DimDash1 screens
Rivnly for Rivian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DimDash at 5.0 against Rivnly for Rivian's 3.0. DimDash also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Rivnly for Rivian's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DimDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rivnly for Rivian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DimDash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DimDash ships an update every 3 days, Rivnly for Rivian every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DimDash versus Rivnly for Rivian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDimDashRivnly for Rivian
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas RenardBrian McLaughlin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DimDash

Subscriptions2
  • DimDash Pro Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • DimDash Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Rivnly for Rivian

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.001 Year

Questions

Is DimDash free?
DimDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rivnly for Rivian free?
Rivnly for Rivian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DimDash or Rivnly for Rivian?
DimDash is rated higher. DimDash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rivnly for Rivian averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DimDash or Rivnly for Rivian have ads?
Neither DimDash nor Rivnly for Rivian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DimDash or Rivnly for Rivian?
DimDash ships an update every 3 days, and Rivnly for Rivian every 10 days. Most recently, DimDash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rivnly for Rivian on November 7, 2026.

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