Comparison

MaxiAP vs EVScanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

EVScanner

Monitor your electric or hybrid car's battery health with detailed insights, real-time data, and trend comparisons. This app helps assess battery condition, track performance, and provides valuable information for buying or selling used EVs. Supports Apple CarPlay for convenient display access.

Highlights
  • Battery health insights
  • Individual cell data
  • Trend and forecast comparisons
  • Real-time sensor data
  • Charging curve recording
  • Used vehicle assessment
  • Apple CarPlay support
Features
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EVScanner is your ultimate companion for monitoring the performance of your electric or hybrid car. BATTERY HEALTH INSIGHTS With EVScanner, you gain access to detailed insights into the state of health of your battery or individual battery cells, alongside advanced battery data such as voltage, energy content, or temperature. TREND AND FORECAST Compare your battery's health with the average for other vehicles from the same series. This comparison allows you to measure the condition of your car's battery relative to a broader dataset, providing a clear understanding of where your vehicle stands in terms of battery health and longevity. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD Additionally, EVScanner provides real-time sensor data for the motor, battery, and charging metrics. If needed, EVScanner records your charging curve. PEACE OF MIND FOR USED VEHICLES By providing detailed battery health insights, EVScanner assists with the buying and selling of used electric or hybrid cars. For sellers, these insights enhance transparency and could increase your car's value. APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT As an add-on feature, you can access vital data directly from your car's display through Apple CarPlay. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES An OBD adapter is needed to connect to your vehicle. For BMW & MINI: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter or one of the compatible adapters for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. Please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters. For other brands: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter. SUPPORTED CARS Audi - Q4 e-tron (2021+) - Q4 Sportback e-tron (2021+) - Q5 e-tron (2022+) - e-tron GT (Pre-Facelift 2020 - 2024) CUPRA - Born (2021+) - Tavascan (2023+) BMW i Series: - BMW i3 (2013+) - BMW i4 (2021+) - BMW i5 (2023+) - BMW i7 (2022+) - BMW i8 (2013+) - BMW iX (2021+) - BMW iX1 (2022+) - BMW iX2 (2022+) - BMW iX3 (2021+) BMW Plug-in Hybrids: - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2017+) - BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X2 Plug-in Hybrid (2020+) - BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (2015+) - BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid (2024+) MINI - MINI Cooper SE (2019 - 2023) - MINI Cooper E / SE / JCW (2023+) - MINI Aceman E / SE / JCW (2024+) - MINI Countryman E / SE ALL4 (2023+) Porsche - Taycan (Pre-Facelift 2019 - 2023) Škoda - Enyaq (2020+) - Enyaq Coupé (2022+) Volkswagen - VW ID.3 (2019+) - VW ID.4 (2021+) - VW ID.5 (2022+) - VW ID.6 (2021+) - VW ID.7 (2023+) - VW ID.Buzz (2022+) Ford - Explorer (2024+) - Capri (2024+) The free version allows you to check compatibility. You can unlock the features for your car with an additional in-app purchase.

Screenshots

MaxiAP4 screens
EVScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EVScanner at 4.3 against MaxiAP's 3.1. EVScanner also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 7). MaxiAP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. EVScanner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MaxiAP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EVScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVScanner has 105 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MaxiAP's written reviews are positive against 32% of EVScanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MaxiAP versus EVScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxiAPEVScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.3 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.SG Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

MaxiAP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

EVScanner

All ratings95 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral16.1%
Negative51.6%

In-app purchases

None

MaxiAP

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

EVScanner

One-time8
  • Certificate$7.99
  • BMW & MINI$24.99
  • Volkswagen$24.99
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  • Audi$24.99
  • Porsche$24.99
  • Škoda$24.99
  • CUPRA$24.99
  • Ford$24.99

Questions

Is MaxiAP free?
MaxiAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVScanner free?
EVScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MaxiAP or EVScanner?
EVScanner is rated higher. MaxiAP averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while EVScanner averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.
Do MaxiAP or EVScanner have ads?
Neither MaxiAP nor EVScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxiAP or EVScanner?
MaxiAP ships an update every 3 weeks, and EVScanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, MaxiAP was updated on October 20, 2026 and EVScanner on October 22, 2026.

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