Comparison

MultiGauge vs gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

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

Head to head
About

MultiGauge

This application connects to specific hardware to display real-time sensor data from your vehicle on your smartphone. Monitor vital engine parameters like air-fuel ratio, temperature, and pressure for performance tuning and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data display
  • Bluetooth LE connectivity
  • Supports multiple sensor modules
  • Visualizes engine parameters
  • Compatible with PLX Devices hardware
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MultiGauge App is designed to function with the PLX Devices Multi Gauge Link hardware interface. The Multi Gauge Link includes a Bluetooth LE wireless communication protocol designed to work seamlessly with this app. PLX Devices sensor modules can be connected in a daisy-chain and the Multi Gauge Link is connected to the last sensor module in the chain to transmit sensor data to your smart phone for visual display. Compatible Hardware: Multi Gauge Link SM-PRO - Fluid Temp, Exhaust Gas Temp, Air Intake Temp, Fluid Pressure, Vac/Boost SM-AFR - Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor Module Compatible Hardware Combinations: SM-AFR + MultiGauge Link. SM-Vac/Boost + MultiGauge Link. SM-AFR + SM-Vac/Boost + MultiGauge Link. SM-PRO + SM-AFR + MultiGauge Link SM-PRO + MultiGauge Link SM-Pro is a combined sensor module for accurately measuring Vac/Boost, Exhaust Gas Temperature, Air Intake Temperature, Fluid (Oil/Water) Temperature, and Fluid Pressure. Includes genuine Honeywell 3Bar Vac/Boost sensor (built-in), wires/connectors for digital interface with DM-6, DM-100/200, MultiGauge Link. Also includes analog outputs for interfacing with 3rd party ECU's and data loggers. The SM-AFR Gen4  Sensor Module is a tuner grade Bosch LSU 4.9 wideband oxygen sensor controller with digital/analog outputs for 3rd interface. Accurately reads the air/fuel ratio of any internal combustion from 0.68 Lambda to 1.36 Lambda (10:1 - 20:1 AFR *Gasoline). Fully plug and play, no sensor calibration is required. Compatible with Gasoline, Diesel, Ethanol, Methanol, E85, LPG, CNG. Accurate to 0.1AFR with less than 100mS reaction time from rail to rail. Advanced sensor health monitoring, displays oxygen sensor health and reaction time when connected to DM-6 gauge or to your smartphone via the Multi Gauge Link interface. The SM-Vac/Boost Sensor Module accurately measures the vacuum pressure and boost pressure of any intake manifold. This is ideal for turbo and supercharged applications where monitoring the intake pressure is vital. The Vacuum / Boost Sensor Module can also be used as a stand alone unit capable of interfacing with 3rd party hardware where both the digital output and the analog output are available simultaneously. Its measurement range is 30.5 inHg to 30 PSI or 760 mmHg to 2.11 Kg/cm^2. Connect this sensor module via the Multi Gauge Link interface for a boost gauge on your smartphone. For more information visit www.plxdevices.com

About

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

Configure your gaugeART CAN gauge with this application. It allows for easy setup and customization of your device's display and functions.

Highlights
  • Configure gaugeART CAN gauge
  • Easy setup
  • Customizable display
  • Function customization
Features
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This application is used to configure the gaugeART CAN gauge.

Screenshots

MultiGauge4 screens
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer at 3.7 against MultiGauge's 1.0. gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%). MultiGauge's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MultiGauge's written reviews are positive against 33% of gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiGauge ships an update fortnightly, gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MultiGauge versus gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiGaugegaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLX Devices, INC.Rush Racing Development

Customer experience

MultiGauge

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative73.3%

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MultiGauge

No in-app purchases

None

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiGauge free?
MultiGauge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer free?
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MultiGauge or gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer?
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer is rated higher. MultiGauge averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do MultiGauge or gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer have ads?
Neither MultiGauge nor gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiGauge or gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer?
MultiGauge ships an update fortnightly, and gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer every 4 months. Most recently, MultiGauge was updated on October 24, 2026 and gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer on October 24, 2026.

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