Comparison

Plaid Dash for Tesla vs CapDrive

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Plaid Dash for Tesla4 screens
CapDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plaid Dash for Tesla versus CapDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaid Dash for TeslaCapDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏 杨官朝 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plaid Dash for Tesla

One-time1
  • Atmosphere Theme Pack$0.99
2 purchases

CapDrive

Subscriptions1
  • CapDrive Plus Monthly$3.001 Month
One-time1
  • CapDrive Plus Lifetime$20.00

Questions

Is Plaid Dash for Tesla free?
Plaid Dash for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CapDrive free?
CapDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plaid Dash for Tesla or CapDrive have ads?
CapDrive shows ads; Plaid Dash for Tesla does not.
Which is updated more often, Plaid Dash for Tesla or CapDrive?
Plaid Dash for Tesla ships an update daily, and CapDrive every 2 days. Most recently, Plaid Dash for Tesla was updated on October 24, 2026 and CapDrive on October 26, 2026.

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