Comparison

SFK vs CANchecked

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

Head to head
About

SFK

Features
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Nutzung der mobilen Dienste des Dealer-Management-Systems SFK-KFZ.net.

About

CANchecked

Features
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With the CANchecked app, you can configure supported CANchecked devices directly from your iPhone. The connection to the device is established via Bluetooth – no PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. At launch, the app supports the CANchecked MFD18 and the Vandal DSP. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Change your device settings directly in the app. For the MFD18, this includes: • Display brightness and orientation • CAN bus speed and termination • Sensor assignments and units • Gear calculation • Data logging • Controls and rotary encoders • Sleep and wake behavior EDIT DISPLAY PAGES Configure up to ten display pages. Choose the desired layout and define which sensors should be displayed. Depending on the layout, you can also adjust colors, scales, value ranges, fonts, and additional display options. Custom startup images, backgrounds, and gauge needle graphics can be transferred from your iPhone to the device. VIEW LIVE DATA Read the current sensor values from the connected device directly in the app. This allows you to quickly verify sensor assignments and incoming data. SET UP WARNINGS Create warnings based on available sensor values. Select the sensor, threshold, and condition, and define which action should be triggered. The MFD18 supports warning messages on the display, the Glow Ring, and the MPP2 output, among other options. MANAGE FILES Transfer TRI and TRX files from your iPhone to the device. Existing files can be selected, downloaded, or deleted. EXPORT LOG FILES Transfer recorded log files to your iPhone. Measurement data can be exported as CSV or VBO files or saved in the native file format. UPDATE FIRMWARE The app notifies you via push notification when new device updates are available. Available firmware updates can then be transferred to the connected device via Bluetooth. No PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. Available features depend on the connected device and the installed firmware. The app can only be used with supported CANchecked or Vandal hardware. SAFETY NOTICE Only configure your device while the vehicle is stationary. Do not use the app while driving.

Screenshots

SFK4 screens
CANchecked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CANchecked at monthly against SFK's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFK ships an update every 4 months, CANchecked monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SFK versus CANchecked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFKCANchecked
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarnabas BuecherCANchecked GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SFK

No in-app purchases

None

CANchecked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFK free?
SFK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CANchecked free?
CANchecked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SFK or CANchecked have ads?
Neither SFK nor CANchecked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFK or CANchecked?
SFK ships an update every 4 months, and CANchecked monthly. Most recently, SFK was updated on October 3, 2026 and CANchecked on October 9, 2026.

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