Comparison

MaxiAP vs Tekmetric Mobile

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

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.

Highlights
  • Mobile Check-In
  • Digital Vehicle Inspections
  • Image Markup
  • Time Tracking
  • Repair Order Access
  • Real-Time Sync
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MaxiAP4 screens
Tekmetric Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxiAP ships an update every 3 weeks, Tekmetric Mobile weekly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MaxiAP versus Tekmetric Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxiAPTekmetric Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better2.7 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings760 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Sparkplug Studios LLC

Customer experience

MaxiAP

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

Tekmetric Mobile

All ratings60 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative56.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative64.7%

In-app purchases

None

MaxiAP

No in-app purchases

None

Tekmetric Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxiAP free?
MaxiAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tekmetric Mobile free?
Tekmetric Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MaxiAP or Tekmetric Mobile?
MaxiAP is rated higher. MaxiAP averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tekmetric Mobile averages 2.7 from 60 ratings.
Do MaxiAP or Tekmetric Mobile have ads?
Neither MaxiAP nor Tekmetric Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxiAP or Tekmetric Mobile?
MaxiAP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tekmetric Mobile weekly. Most recently, MaxiAP was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tekmetric Mobile on October 11, 2026.

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