Comparison

MotoLink vs GWSCAN

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

Head to head
About

MotoLink

This app transforms your smartphone into a diagnostic tool for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, view real-time data, and access your bike's information, potentially saving you money on shop visits.

Highlights
  • Read diagnostic trouble codes
  • Clear Check Engine light
  • Save and share diagnostic reports
  • View real-time data parameters
  • Virtual dashboard visualization
  • VIN and ECM information lookup
Features
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MotoLink™ turns your smartphone into a powerful diagnostic tool for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. We created MotoLink plug & play adapter so that you can easily diagnose your bike yourself and see what’s wrong with it, while saving money on shop visits. Wonder what that check engine light means? No need to see a mechanic. Simply plug in a wireless MotoLink 4-pin or 6-pin adapter into your bike’s diagnostic port and launch MotoLink™ app on your smartphone! Features & benefits: • Save on shop visits • Know before you spend money on repair • Read diagnostic trouble codes and get detailed descriptions • Clear Check Engine light • Save and share diagnostic reports • Look up your bike’s VIN and electronic control module’s information • View real-time data parameters • Visualize your bike’s data on a virtual dashboard • Choose US or metric units • Available in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German • Get free unlimited updates • No ads MotoLink works on most Harley-Davidson bikes. There are two types of adapters available. The 4-pin adapter is compatible with 2013 and older models with Delphi engine control units and 4-pin OBD connectors. The 6-pin adapter works with 2011 and newer Harley-Davidson bikes with CAN-Bus and 6-pin OBD connectors. Please visit https://motolink.net/motolink1hd.html to check compatibility with your bike. Please note that even if your bike is on the list, MotoLink may not work with it, if your bike was customized or has aftermarket equipment installed on it. NOTE: This app works with MotoLink and Motorscan adapters only. Do not use your smartphone app while riding.

About

GWSCAN

Unlock your vehicle's potential with advanced diagnostics. Scan and clear engine codes, view live data, and reset maintenance lights from your driveway. Covers over 85 manufacturers with a 2-year warranty and free updates.

Highlights
  • OBDII Diagnostics
  • In-depth system scans
  • Live engine data display
  • Maintenance light reset
  • Covers 85+ manufacturers
Features
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GWSCAN DIAGNOSTICS THAT BREAK ALL THE RULES! Unlock your inner mechanic with the tool that shows you what the pro knows. A must-have for every vehicle owner. The GWSCAN offers essential diagnostics with advanced features, covering 85+ manufacturers, a 2-year warranty, and free software updates—without breaking the bank. Diagnose and reset check engine lights from your driveway, saving time and money. Take control of your car care with confidence and convenience—choose GWSCAN. Detailed Features: 1) OBDII Diagnostics Offers standard OBDII diagnostics for engines, including scanning and clearing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2)In-depth Check Performs comprehensive system scans on vehicles, including the chassis and body, to display manufacturer fault codes, provide definitions, and enable code clearing. 3)Live Data Displays live engine data during idle, operational, or full load conditions, including real-time information on RPM, battery voltage, air and fluid temperatures, and engine load. 4)Maintenance Light Reset Reset the maintenance counter and turn off the maintenance light after finishing maintenance.

Screenshots

MotoLink4 screens
GWSCAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GWSCAN at 4.4 against MotoLink's 1.5. GWSCAN also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 2) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). MotoLink's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GWSCAN holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GWSCAN has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MotoLink's written reviews are positive against 68% of GWSCAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotoLink ships an update fortnightly, GWSCAN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MotoLink versus GWSCAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotoLinkGWSCAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2108 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB517 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMotoLink LLCApex Tool Group

Customer experience

MotoLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

GWSCAN

All ratings108 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative29.3%

In-app purchases

None

MotoLink

No in-app purchases

None

GWSCAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MotoLink free?
MotoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GWSCAN free?
GWSCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MotoLink or GWSCAN?
GWSCAN is rated higher. MotoLink averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GWSCAN averages 4.4 from 108 ratings.
Do MotoLink or GWSCAN have ads?
Neither MotoLink nor GWSCAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MotoLink or GWSCAN?
MotoLink ships an update fortnightly, and GWSCAN every 2 months. Most recently, MotoLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and GWSCAN on October 30, 2026.

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