MaxiAP vs MyAutoSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxiAP
Transform your iPhone into a powerful vehicle diagnostic tool. This app, paired with a Bluetooth OBDII connector, allows you to monitor your engine system, read and clear diagnostic codes, and generate repair reports for easy vehicle maintenance.
- Works on all 1996+ vehicles
- Supports all 10 OBDII test modes
- Reads and clears engine codes
- Checks system readiness
- Generates repair reports
- Graphs live system data
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Autel presents the new MaxiAP AP100 to make your iPhone devices into a powerful diagnostic tool. The MaxiAP AP100 package comes with a Bluetooth OBDII connector and a free app, through which you can monitor the engine system to ensure the performance of your vehicle. It is the perfect DIY tool for customers looking for easy and fast OBDII diagnostic functions. Features: ●Works on ALL 1996 and newer European, Asian, and U.S. vehicles (OBDII & CAN) ●Supports all 10 test modes of OBDII ●Reads & clears stored, permanent, pending codes for Engine system ●Reads & clears manufacture specific codes for GM, Ford, Chrysler ●Checks the readiness of the monitoring system ●Views the results of On-Board Monitor tests ●Generates repair reports for test vehicle ●Graphs system live data ●Views freeze frame data ●Displays the VIN, CVN and other information of the test vehicle ●Checks the status of the MIL and other additional information
MyAutoSmart
This locksmith tool provides comprehensive car information for key generation and programming. It links ASP and STRATTEC parts to vehicles, eliminating the need for physical catalogs. An annual subscription is required for access.
- Vehicle information lookup
- Key generation assistance
- Key programming support
- ASP and STRATTEC parts linking
- Digital catalog replacement
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The favorite Locksmith tool for looking up car info for generating keys, programming keys and making sure you have the right key to do the job. ASP and STRATTEC parts are linked to the vehicle when you look it up, making it a convenient tool instead of lugging around 50 catalogs. An annual subscription is required to log-in: https://www.michaelhyde.com/AutoSmart-Advisor-Mobile-for-the-Smartphone1yr-subscription.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyAutoSmart at 4.2 against MaxiAP's 3.1. MyAutoSmart also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%). MaxiAP's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyAutoSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MaxiAP's written reviews are positive against 75% of MyAutoSmart's.
MaxiAP ships an update every 3 weeks, MyAutoSmart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaxiAP | MyAutoSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | National Auto Lock Service, Inc. |
Customer experience
MaxiAP
MyAutoSmart
In-app purchases
MaxiAP
No in-app purchases
MyAutoSmart
No in-app purchases
