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Tessie vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Tessie's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Tessie
This App
Tesla
Nemesis
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
Contender
TezLab - For Tesla/Rivian
Contender
Home Assistant
Peer
ChargePoint®
Peer
PlugShare: Charging Stations
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperTessieTesla, Inc.Iternio Planning ABTezLabAppNabu Casa, IncChargePoint, Inc.Recargo, Inc.
CategoryLifestyleLifestyleNavigationLifestyleLifestyleNavigationNavigation
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.8 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count9,20380,3915,3975,2863,24618,232135,827
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 28, 2020Dec 10, 2012Dec 19, 2019Jun 3, 2017Apr 15, 2017Feb 24, 2010Mar 7, 2011
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026Apr 24, 2026Mar 11, 2026Apr 14, 2026Apr 7, 2026Apr 17, 2026Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-positive-----
Score-85/100-----
Praises-
  • Reliability of remote climate control
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Complaints-
  • Connectivity issues
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Requests-
  • Feature parity for older models
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Profiler tool provides OBD-level diagnostics unavailable in the native app
  • Cross-platform support (Watch/Web) increases daily active habit
  • Native hardware integration drives high-frequency daily usage
  • Powerwall monitoring creates energy-asset lock-in
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  • Massive integration library (1,000+ brands)
  • Privacy-first local architecture
  • Highly active open-source community
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  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Community-driven PlugScore functions as a B2B distribution barrier
  • Broad cross-network compatibility ensures universal utility
Weaknesses
  • Subscription-first model creates a higher barrier to entry than free-tier competitors
  • Reliance on Tesla API limits control compared to native app
  • High dependency on proprietary hardware limits user base
  • Lack of non-vehicle rewards reduces engagement
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  • High technical barrier to entry
  • Complex UI for non-technical users
  • Requires dedicated hardware setup
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  • Premium tier lacks deep vehicle-telemetry integration
  • 0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates persistent technical debt
  • Reliance on ad-supported traffic limits revenue per user
Pricingsubscriptionfreefreefreemiumfreefreefreemium
MomentumIntenseIntenseActiveIntense-IntenseIntense
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