Plaid Dash for Tesla vs CapDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plaid Dash for Tesla
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An iPhone dashboard for Tesla drivers, with GPS speedometer and cycling computer modes, HUD-style mirror display and optional Tesla Bluetooth connectivity. • Five themes: amber, deep space, racing, cycling and HALO glass • Day and night appearance, km/h and mph, and five interface languages • Preview every theme. VECTOR is free; unlock the rest with one purchase, no subscription • No ads or account required. Location data stays on your device GPS and cycling work without a vehicle connection. Tesla Bluetooth requires a compatible vehicle and owner authorization. Available readings vary by model and software. Not affiliated with Tesla. Supplements your vehicle’s instruments. Set up while parked.
CapDrive
Transform your iPhone into a customizable driving dashboard. View speed, G-force, and vehicle attitude, with an optional HUD mode for windshield display. Record and review your trips with detailed data and route maps.
- Customizable driving dashboard
- GPS speed and G-force display
- Vehicle attitude and heading
- HUD mirror mode
- Automatic trip recording
- Route and driving data review
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Turn your iPhone into a customizable driving dashboard. View GPS speed, G-force, vehicle attitude, heading and altitude. Arrange your instruments in portrait or landscape, record trips automatically and review routes and driving data. Trip records stay on your device and are not uploaded automatically. HUD on your windshield Switch to HUD mirror mode to reflect instrument readings onto the windshield, using your dashboard layout. Choose whether HUD automatically raises screen brightness in Settings. Visibility depends on ambient light, glass and device. Secure your phone and finish setup before driving. Find trips by date, explore every drive Browse your trip history in a calendar. Review a full-screen route map and drag the data panel to explore trip summaries, the timeline and readings after you park. Basic instruments and trip review are free. CapDrive Plus unlocks more instrument styles and detailed G-force, attitude and driving-event playback. Choose a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock. See in-app pricing. Purchases and restoration require internet access; restoring purchases does not restore local trip records. Secure your phone and configure the app before driving. Readings depend on the device, mounting and GPS reception; they are for reference and do not replace vehicle instruments. Background location may increase battery use. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.capdrive.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plaid Dash for Tesla at none against CapDrive's shown. Plaid Dash for Tesla also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Plaid Dash for Tesla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CapDrive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Plaid Dash for Tesla ships an update daily, CapDrive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plaid Dash for Tesla | CapDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 鹏 杨 | 官朝 吴 |
In-app purchases
Plaid Dash for Tesla
- Atmosphere Theme Pack$0.99
CapDrive
- CapDrive Plus Monthly$3.001 Month
- CapDrive Plus Lifetime$20.00









