Auto Agent vs Autel MaxiFix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Agent
Monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software remotely. This powerful tool allows you to view live data, read and clear diagnostic codes, and record data for your technician. Connect directly with your mechanic for remote assistance and software updates, saving you trips to the repair shop.
- Display live vehicle data
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
- Create and playback data recordings
- Send data recordings to technician
- Remote technician assistance
- Install vehicle software updates
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The EZ LYNK Auto Agent combines function and convenience, revolutionizing the way you monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software. Carry the automobile industry's most powerful tool in your pocket. - Display your vehicle's live data - Read and clear Diagnostic trouble codes - Create data recordings that can be played back at your convenience - Send data recordings to your chosen technician - Connect your technician to your automobile for remote assistance - Save yourself trips to your repair facility by allowing your technician to access your vehicle's data port - Install vehicle software updates sent directly to you from your chosen technician
Autel MaxiFix
Access OE-level expert auto repair services for mainstream models, including complex areas like ADAS and ECU programming. Connect with a team of experts to tackle difficult vehicle issues remotely and ensure stable network connections for programming.
- OE-level expert auto repair services
- Support for mainstream models
- Expertise in ADAS and ECU programming
- Remote assistance for difficult issues
- Stable network connection for programming
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The value of Autel Smart Auto Repair service: Covers mainstream models and provides OE-level expert services; • OE-level experts team tackles difficult issues in a targeted manner; • Supports expert services in tech-demanding fields such as ADAS, IM, and ECU programming; • Covers and supports GM, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and other mainstream models; • Multi-server deployment to ensure stable and reliable network connection for remote programming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auto Agent at 4.9 against Autel MaxiFix's 2.3. Auto Agent also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 3). Autel MaxiFix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Auto Agent sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Autel MaxiFix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto Agent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Agent has 34K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Auto Agent ships an update every 3 months, Autel MaxiFix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Agent | Autel MaxiFix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZ LYNK | Xi'an Daotong Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Auto Agent
Autel MaxiFix
Bugs and requests
Auto Agent
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Disconnection issues with the device
- Tune files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 updates
- Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity
Requested features
5 requests- Native support for Apple CarPlay
- More customization options for gauges and titles
- Ability to monitor more parameters
- Improved GPS speed accuracy
- Sound alerts for warning indicators
Autel MaxiFix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Auto Agent
- 1 credit$1.99
- 5 credits$9.99
- 10 credits$19.99
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- 20 credits$39.99
- 50 credits$99.99
- 100 credits$199.99
Autel MaxiFix
No in-app purchases
