Comparison

Remote for Tesla vs PenodaCharger

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Tesla

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
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Add Apple Watch & Siri/Shortcut support to your Tesla vehicle - Very reliable Siri & Shortcuts support that works even if the car is asleep. Control and get your car stats on the watch or phone without opening the app. You can combine/schedule/automate commands based on triggers/conditions such as when you're driving, if your charging cable isn't plugged in, when you're sleeping, when you're about to go to work, when you're connected to certain Bluetooth or WiFi connections, when you tap a NFC tag, when your alarm goes off, or a certain time each day. Add Shortcuts as icons on your home screen or widgets for quick access to your car's stats or to control it. - Fully functional Apple Watch app with vehicle stats complications - Opens, connects, and issues commands faster than other Tesla apps - Queued commands. You can close the app after issuing a few commands even if your car is asleep and it'll still do them. - View your battery stats such as the current/total usable kWh of your car compared to the stated capacity, how much phantom drain your car currently has, and a history of your car's range vs its odometer/time. - Display battery/power usage even when not charging - No phantom drain or background usage. This app doesn't use your car's batteries when the app isn't in use. - See the total miles/kWh added from the last charge session - Estimated range is displayed (this estimates your battery range based on your past 30 miles of usage) - Consolidated stats and commands into one screen for quicker access to information. View all three ranges (estimated, rated, ideal/typical, odometer) at the same time and up to the nearest 1/100th mi/km - See and copy the raw vehicle data returned by Tesla's API servers - Hold the app icon for quick commands from the Home Screen - Use HomeLink or Summon your car when not near it and without continuous press needed (autopilot required). Activate keyless start prior to Summon to avoid needing a keyfob nearby. - Avoid idle fees from Tesla by setting an in-app alarm that alerts you when charging reaches a certain kW or % level - Camp/Dog Mode allows you to keep the HVAC on in the car even though there is no activity. Normally, the car will turn off HVAC after 30 minutes. - View how many range miles are being used per hour - Use the remotes:// URL schema with parameters to issues commands - Max cool and Max heat buttons to quickly send multiple commands to your car to optimize cooling and heating - No-Commands Mode lets you log in the app for your family/friends to monitor your Tesla's location without allowing them to control to your car - Breadcrumb tracking allows you to see the path that the car has recently taken - Trip statistics shows your current MPGe, kWh used, miles traveled, kWh per 100 miles, cost savings vs. a gas car, cost savings over the car's lifetime, and many more fun stats - Save trip routes to different save slots and compare the distance, kWh used, cost, and more for each route - In-app browser can detect commands from javascript so that you can create scheduled, queued or repeated commands - Change passenger and driver temperature separately Privacy/Security notice: This app only communicates directly to Tesla's servers when sending login credentials and commands. No identifying information is stored by our company. Disclaimer: This software and documentation do not come from nor is endorsed by Tesla Inc. Use this app at your own risk. The author does not guarantee its proper functioning. Commands may not work on newer vehicles. Some features require certain vehicle options to work (e.g. HomeLink/Summon require the autopilot options enabled). This app attempts to use the same interface used by the official Tesla apps. However, you are responsible for any changes to your car caused by using this app. Use of this app can move or change settings to your car and we are not liable for any damages to you, your car or any other object in conjunction with the use of this app.

About

PenodaCharger

Features
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This app is designed to manage electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, supporting both home users and commercial operators with a simple and intuitive interface. For home users, it allows you to add and manage your personal charging device, start or stop charging remotely, schedule charging sessions, view real-time charging status and energy usage, check charging history and usage statistics, and receive notifications about charging progress or device status. For commercial users, it provides tools to manage multiple charging stations across locations, monitor real-time device status, organize chargers by site or region, view detailed charging records and statistics, assign roles and manage operator access, and locate charging stations on the map with navigation support. This app helps make EV charging smarter and more convenient for both individuals and businesses

Screenshots

Remote for Tesla4 screens
PenodaCharger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PenodaCharger at Free against Remote for Tesla's $24.99. Remote for Tesla's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, 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

PenodaCharger 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Tesla ships an update monthly, PenodaCharger every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote for Tesla versus PenodaCharger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for TeslaPenodaCharger
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRego AppsQingdao Penoda Electrical Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Remote for Tesla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

PenodaCharger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Tesla

No in-app purchases

None

PenodaCharger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for Tesla free?
Remote for Tesla costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PenodaCharger free?
PenodaCharger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for Tesla or PenodaCharger have ads?
Neither Remote for Tesla nor PenodaCharger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Tesla or PenodaCharger?
Remote for Tesla ships an update monthly, and PenodaCharger every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Tesla was updated on November 1, 2026 and PenodaCharger on October 14, 2026.

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