Elecbrakes vs CANupgrade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elecbrakes
Control and monitor your trailer's braking system wirelessly from your smartphone. Customize braking profiles, receive instant status updates, and enjoy a safer, more responsive towing experience.
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- Customizable braking profiles
- Real-time system status monitoring
- User-friendly setup guide
- Superior brake response control
- Regular feature updates
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Transform your towing experience with the Elecbrakes app. Designed for seamless integration with all the Elecbrakes devices, it offers effortless control and monitoring of your towing setup from your smartphone. Key Features: Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth-enabled for real-time control and adjustments. Customizable Profiles: Tailor braking settings for different trailers and conditions. Instant Feedback: Monitor your system's status for a safe towing journey. User-Friendly Setup: Quick and intuitive, with step-by-step guidance. Superior brake response control: The combination of minimun & forward response settings allows for a 'set and forget' towing experience Regular Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Benefits: Safety First: Achieve smoother, responsive braking for your trailer. Versatile: Compatible with a wide range of vehicles and trailers. Reliable: Constant monitoring for a worry-free towing experience. Get Started: Download the Elecbrakes app now for a safer, smarter towing experience!
CANupgrade
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canBus Config for Cyclops is a configuration tool for Dynamco's new state of the art CAN bus Car Alarm. Featuring easily configurable inputs and outputs, and customisable functionality. An on board verification tool will make hardware installation a breeze.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CANupgrade at every 3 weeks against Elecbrakes's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Elecbrakes ships an update every 3 months, CANupgrade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elecbrakes | CANupgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elecbrakes Pty Limited | Cyclops Security Systems |
In-app purchases
Elecbrakes
No in-app purchases
CANupgrade
No in-app purchases
