# Remote for Tesla vs RCA Smart Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Tesla at 65% against RCA Smart Remote's 15%. Remote for Tesla also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 99). RCA Smart Remote's advantage is price (Free vs $24.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

RCA Smart Remote is free to download; Remote for Tesla costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Remote for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Tesla has 2.7K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Remote for Tesla's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.

Remote for Tesla ships an update monthly, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Tesla | RCA Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-tesla/id991623777/reviews)** | [2.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rego Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482829998) | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Tesla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-tesla/id991623777)

Control your Tesla with enhanced features on your Apple Watch and phone. Automate commands based on various triggers, monitor detailed battery stats, and access quick controls like Summon and climate settings.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch app with complications, Siri and Shortcuts support, Automated command scheduling, Detailed battery and range stats, Remote Summon and HomeLink, Camp/Dog Mode and Max Heat/Cool, Trip statistics and breadcrumb tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🌟 Comprehensive functionality
- 🔍 Detailed car information
- ⌚️ Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- Remote start and keyless entry not working
- Frequent disconnections from car
- Inaccurate data reporting (speed, range, etc.)
- Compatibility issues with newer Tesla models

**Requested features**

- Improve Apple Watch functionality
- Add support for multiple vehicles
- Integrate with route planning and charging stations
- Implement dark mode and customization options


### RCA Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099)

Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.

**Highlights:** Program remote controls, Access extensive code library, Control entertainment devices, Find misplaced remote, Support for major brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Tesla free?

Remote for Tesla costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RCA Smart Remote free?

RCA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Tesla or RCA Smart Remote?

Remote for Tesla is rated higher. Remote for Tesla averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 from 99 ratings.

### Do Remote for Tesla or RCA Smart Remote have ads?

Neither Remote for Tesla nor RCA Smart Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Tesla or RCA Smart Remote?

Remote for Tesla ships an update monthly, and RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Tesla was updated on September 23, 2026 and RCA Smart Remote on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*