Comparison

DashTes vs Tesla Screen Mirror

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

Head to head
About

DashTes

Features
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For Tesla Drivers By Tesla Drivers DashTes turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a focused, intelligent companion for compatible Tesla vehicles. See the information that matters while driving, follow navigation guidance and review useful driving insightsβ€”all through a clean interface designed to keep distractions to a minimum. LIVE VEHICLE DASHBOARD β€’ Speed, selected gear, power and regeneration β€’ Battery level, estimated range and charging status β€’ Tire pressures and important vehicle warnings β€’ Door, trunk, frunk and lock status β€’ Last successful connection data when the vehicle is offline NAVIGATION BUILT FOR THE ROAD Follow your route through a smooth, driver-focused map experience. View upcoming maneuvers, remaining distance and arrival information directly on your dashboard. Apple Watch support keeps your route available on your wrist, with independent GPS navigation, adaptive map positioning and optional turn-by-turn haptic guidance. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Customize dashboard widgets, appearance, measurement units and driving layouts. Your preferences, journeys and supported settings can be securely synchronized across installations. TRIPS AND INSIGHTS Review previous journeys, explore routes on the map and follow your vehicle’s mileage history through clear monthly statistics and visual summaries. LIVE ACTIVITIES Keep essential vehicle information visible from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, including battery status, range, charging information and connection state. DASHPLUS DashPlus unlocks the complete experience, including: β€’ Apple Watch access β€’ Full-screen map features β€’ Advanced dashboard interactions Some features require an active DashPlus subscription. DashTes communicates with supported vehicles using Bluetooth Low Energy. Connection availability and accessible data may vary based on vehicle state, proximity, configuration and software version. DashTes is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. Tesla and related marks are trademarks of Tesla, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Tesla Screen Mirror

Features
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Relay mirrors your iPhone's screen onto your Tesla's own browser nothing is installed in the car. Open Waze, YouTube, Netflix, TikTok or anything else on your phone, and watch it on the car's centre display. The picture streams directly between your phone and the car over WebRTC, encrypted end to end. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Pair once by typing the six-digit code shown on the car's browser. β€’ Relay remembers your car next time, it reconnects on its own. β€’ Works over Wi-Fi or LTE. When the car and phone are on different networks, Relay routes through an encrypted relay automatically, without you doing anything. BUILT FOR THE CAR β€’ The picture stays upright, however you hold your phone. β€’ Up to 1440p, switchable live without dropping the connection. β€’ Adapts automatically to a weak signal instead of freezing. β€’ Optional microphone audio alongside the picture. PRIVACY The video is never recorded or stored, by Relay or anyone else. It travels directly between your two devices, and stays encrypted even on the rare route that needs a relay server to get there. RELAY PREMIUM The first 24 hours after pairing your car are free. After that, Relay Premium is $3.99 USD a month (or the equivalent for your country), billed through your Apple ID and auto-renewing until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings β†’ your name β†’ Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://getrelay.it/terms Privacy Policy: https://getrelay.it/privacy

Screenshots

DashTes4 screens
Tesla Screen Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DashTes at every 2 days against Tesla Screen Mirror's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DashTes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tesla Screen Mirror sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DashTes ships an update every 2 days, Tesla Screen Mirror every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DashTes versus Tesla Screen Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashTesTesla Screen Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet Emir MALKOCYigit Can Polat

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DashTes

Subscriptions3
  • Monhtly$4.991 Month
  • 3 Months$12.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Tesla Screen Mirror

Subscriptions1
  • Relay Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is DashTes free?
DashTes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tesla Screen Mirror free?
Tesla Screen Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DashTes or Tesla Screen Mirror have ads?
Neither DashTes nor Tesla Screen Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DashTes or Tesla Screen Mirror?
DashTes ships an update every 2 days, and Tesla Screen Mirror every 4 days. Most recently, DashTes was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tesla Screen Mirror on October 7, 2026.

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