Comparison

ECU Connect vs Syvecs Pro

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

Head to head
About

ECU Connect

This app allows you to program tuned files directly to your car's ECU using your phone. It also provides real-time engine performance monitoring and customizable dashboards. A Bluetooth interface is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Program tuned ECU files wirelessly
  • Real-time engine performance monitoring
  • Customizable parameter dashboards
  • Log engine data with GPS coordinates
  • Adjust RaceROM features on the fly
  • Connects via Bluetooth Vehicle Interface
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IMPORTANT This app requires an EcuTek Bluetooth Vehicle Interface to connect to your car's ECU. These are available from EcuTek Tuners. Find your nearest one at www.ecutek.com/dealers. If you don't have an interface, run the demo mode within the app to see ECU Connect in action. ECU Connect is the free companion app to the new pocket-size Bluetooth Vehicle Interface produced by specialist tuning firm EcuTek Technologies. Once you have purchased your EcuTek Vehicle Interface, plug it into your car's OBD vehicle diagnostic socket, pair it with your phone in the app and you will open up a whole new world of enjoyment with your car. With ECU Connect, you can receive and program in a tuned file from one of our EcuTek Master Tuners just with your phone. No laptop, no wires, no fuss. Just create an account in the app, select the tuner you want to work with, and you are ready to receive the tuned file. Discuss with your tuner what you want to achieve from the tune and once the file has been created, you will receive a notification that the file is ready. Go to Program ECU, select the file and follow the on-screen instructions. It's as easy as that. All that's left is for you to enjoy the car! For more details on programming your car’s ECU with ECU Connect go to www.ecutek.com/phone-flash Your EcuTek Tuner can also set up some unique RaceROM features which allows you to control and adjust some aspects of the tune with your phone: Launch RPM; Traction Control settings; boost and torque levels; switch between different set ups such as track mode, economy mode, fast road and flexfuel on the fly. These are just some of the example set ups. Speak to your EcuTek Master Tuner and discuss with them what you'd like. There are lots of options to choose from. For a list of supported models together with their ECU Connect Features go to www.ecutek.com/ecu-connect Whether your car is tuned on EcuTek or not, with ECU Connect you can instantly see how your engine is performing as you drive it (even if the car is not officially supported, ECU Connect provides basic support for most cars using generic OBD2 CAN communication protocol available on nearly all vehicles manufactured from 2008 onwards). You can view and log any parameter the ECU records and even create unlimited personalised dashboards if you want to monitor specific groups of parameters. Save and send these logs direct from the app to your tuner. You can also record GPS coordinates in the log files, so you can see what was happening at any given point on your logging run (very useful on track days).

About

Syvecs Pro

This app connects to a Bluetooth module to provide customizable dashboards, performance tracking with GPS, and a warning system for vehicle diagnostics. It simplifies setup and allows for data logging and sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Data logging and export
  • Performance tracking (0-60, 1/4 mile)
  • ECU warning system
  • Simplified setup wizard
  • Stream checker for module setup
Features
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Syvecs Pro is a slick and unique app that makes use of the Syvecs bluetooth module, bringing a fresh new display that is packed full of amazing features:- 1) Dashboards - Syvecs Pro has multiple unique modern style designed dashes to choose from that are fully customisable by the user. - Each Dash has quick gauge swapping by holding a gauge and selecting a new input. The new gauge is added instantly and stored for future use 2) Data Logging that can be extracted and shared with tuners or to view in Syvecs Sview. The Data logging captures data from all set Frame and Slot content. Once shared and imported into SView, all data can be viewed as if it was exported from the ecu. 3) Performance Pack - This is awesome for anyone wanting to track the performance of their vehicle. Using a combination of data inputs and GPS, the user can track - Drag Tree reaction times - Standard Tree and Pro Tree - Top Speed - 0 - 60 mph / 0 - 96 kmh - 0 - 100 mph / 0 161 kmh - 1/4 Mile Speed - 1/4 Mile Time - Current Vehicle Speed - GPS Vehicle Speed 4) Warning System - Users have the ability to add Warnings for over 150 inputs received from the ECU. This allows anyone to protect their vehicles and receive instant warnings when something is not correct or is restricted e.g. Limp Mode as engine is cold. 5) Setup Wizard - We know how tedious setting up the frame content can be, so we have worked hard on coming up with a simple way to setup the inputs. The design allows the user to tap a cell and then select the gauge, the rest is taken care of and is stored. So setting up the app have been reduced from something that could take huge amounts of time to something that can be setup within a matter of minutes or select from a selection of preset data stream layouts. 6) Setup Tool - Stream Checker - When setting up the bluetooth module, we want you to be able to see when you have the best setup possible. Stream checker allows just this by giving the user the helpful data such as - packets of data per second - Number of valid packets of data - Number of invalid packets of data - Total packets received - Data ratio - And much more

Screenshots

ECU Connect4 screens
Syvecs Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

ECU Connect and Syvecs Pro both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Syvecs Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of ECU Connect's. Syvecs Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ECU Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (88 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Syvecs Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. ECU Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for ECU Connect against 4.0 for Syvecs Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECU Connect has 88 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of ECU Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Syvecs Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECU Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Syvecs Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ECU Connect versus Syvecs Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECU ConnectSyvecs Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (88 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcuTek Technologies LtdTWISTED SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Customer experience

ECU Connect

All ratings88 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative29.3%

Syvecs Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ECU Connect

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App kicks you out when changing background
  • Refusals to flash citing nonexistent problems
  • Super finicky about battery voltage
  • Zero transmission logging
  • Latest firmware update no longer allowing app to read car interface on iOS
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  • iPhone 16 not working with software
  • Boost gauge isn't working after update
  • No flash button after update
  • App doesn't find ECU connect device via Bluetooth
  • Dongle is always incompatible with TPMS on GT-R my 2015
  • Doesn't detect the B58 Supra anymore
  • Broken for BMW with S55 after update
  • Issue with the Bluetooth connect
  • Update is slower to load main page
  • Vehicle not being recognized after update
  • Dashboard won't open after update
  • Dashboard showing in V instead for AFR
  • No Dashboard after update
  • Vehicle not being recognized (since update)
  • Firmware problem, app fails to detect Nissan GTR
  • Racerom not recognised in app on phone
  • Getting an EVI update failed msg

Requested features

22 requests
  • CarPlay support
  • Android Auto support
  • CarPlay widget
  • Widget for iOS home screen
  • Landscape dashboard view
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  • Edit dashboard offline
  • Tablet landscape view
  • Watch integration
  • Timer for logging feature
  • Add 'danger to manifold' alarm text
  • Make throttle sensitivity available to everyone
  • Develop a CarPlay widget or something
  • Add a CarPlay feature to put your dashboard on your CarPlay app
  • Add a CarPlay/AndroidAuto version of this app
  • A way to modify a dashboard without being connected
  • Add CarPlay support!
  • Develop Apple CarPlay/android auto support for gauges
  • Integrate with Apple CarPlay
  • Integrate with car play
  • Maybe that other OS too
  • Maybe some watch integration
  • Could we request some kind of watch app for alerts etc

Syvecs Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ECU Connect

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Syvecs Pro

One-time8
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - FreeFree
  • ULTIMATE UPGRADE$25.99
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 10% Off$25.99
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  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 15% Off$25.99
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 20% Off$25.99
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 25% Off$25.99
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 50% Off$25.99
  • Syvecs Pro Ultimate - 75% Off$25.99

Questions

Is ECU Connect free?
ECU Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Syvecs Pro free?
Syvecs Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ECU Connect or Syvecs Pro?
ECU Connect and Syvecs Pro are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 88 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do ECU Connect or Syvecs Pro have ads?
Neither ECU Connect nor Syvecs Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECU Connect or Syvecs Pro?
ECU Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Syvecs Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, ECU Connect was updated on October 21, 2026 and Syvecs Pro on October 24, 2026.

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