MaxiAP vs Tekmetric Mobile
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
Tekmetric Mobile
Streamline automotive repair workflows with digital inspections and mobile check-ins. Perform detailed vehicle inspections with photos and videos, track technician time, and access repair orders directly from your phone, syncing instantly with the desktop platform.
- Mobile Check-In
- Digital Vehicle Inspections
- Image Markup
- Time Tracking
- Repair Order Access
- Real-Time Sync
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Greet customers. Start repair orders. Perform inspections. All from your phone. Tekmetric Mobile is the fastest way to get work started and keep it moving — from the parking lot to the repair bay. With Mobile Check-In, service advisors can greet customers at their vehicle, scan a VIN or license plate, and instantly start or pull up a Repair Order. No running back and forth. No delays. Just faster, more personal service from the second a customer pulls in. Technicians can perform detailed Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs) right from their phone — complete with photos, videos, notes, and markups — without repeating steps or leaving the bay. Everything syncs in real time with the desktop platform, keeping the whole team aligned. That means fewer bottlenecks, less manual entry, and faster decisions — leading to shorter wait times, clearer communication, and more revenue across the shop. Whether you’re tracking time, documenting issues, or getting the next RO started, Tekmetric Mobile is built to match the way modern shops actually work: fast, flexible, and fully mobile. Key Features: - Mobile Check-In — scan VINs or plates to start or pull up ROs instantly - Digital Inspections — take photos, record videos, add notes and canned findings - Image Markup — show exactly what’s wrong with clear annotations - Time Tracking — clock in/out and track time from your phone - Repair Order Access — view vehicle and customer info, tech notes, and more - Job Board — find ROs by status: estimates, work in progress, or done - Real-Time Sync — mobile and desktop stay in sync automatically Say goodbye to messy clipboards, repeated measurements, and lost time. Tekmetric Mobile helps you work faster, stay consistent, and deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back. Subscription required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MaxiAP at free against Tekmetric Mobile's subscription. MaxiAP also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). Tekmetric Mobile's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (60 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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.
MaxiAP holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tekmetric Mobile has 60 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MaxiAP's written reviews are positive against 29% of Tekmetric Mobile's.
MaxiAP ships an update every 3 weeks, Tekmetric Mobile weekly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | MaxiAP | Tekmetric Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | 2.7 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 29.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Sparkplug Studios LLC |
Customer experience
MaxiAP
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In-app purchases
MaxiAP
No in-app purchases
Tekmetric Mobile
No in-app purchases









