Comparison

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer vs TunerView

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

Head to head
About

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

Configure your gaugeART CAN gauge with this application. It allows for easy setup and customization of your device's display and functions.

Highlights
  • Configure gaugeART CAN gauge
  • Easy setup
  • Customizable display
  • Function customization
Features
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This application is used to configure the gaugeART CAN gauge.

About

TunerView

This app connects to your vehicle's ECU via a Bluetooth adapter to provide real-time data logging and dashboard displays. Unlock specific datalog protocols through in-app purchases to utilize its full functionality for automotive tuning.

Highlights
  • Real-time datalogging
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Bluetooth ECU connection
  • Support for specific ECUs
  • In-app protocol purchases
Features
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TunerView is a Realtime Datalog/Dash tool which uses bluetooth adapter to connect to your ECU. App is not free, you must have to buy a datalog protocol via In-App payment to use the app. We can refund your purchase if you have problem or you don't like the app. If you have any issue, please contact support by email! Currently supported protocols/devices: - KTunerFlashV1.2 (Honda™) (ONLY WITH SERIAL NUMBER LAST 5 DIGIT IS 14000 OR HIGHER!) - KTunerFlashV2 (Honda™) (ONLY WITH SERIAL NUMBER LAST 5 DIGIT IS 14000 OR HIGHER!) - ECUMaster EMU Classic - ECUMaster EMU Black

Screenshots

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer1 screens
TunerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer at 3.7 against TunerView's 3.1. gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). TunerView's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (41 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. TunerView sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TunerView has 41 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer's written reviews are positive against 40% of TunerView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer ships an update every 4 months, TunerView every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer versus TunerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergaugeART CAN Gauge ProgrammerTunerView
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better3.1 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings741 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRush Racing DevelopmentPeter Linszter

Customer experience

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

TunerView

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative56.7%

Bugs and requests

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TunerView

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App won't connect after iOS update
  • Bluetooth won't connect
  • Music stops when app is opened
  • App pauses music when outside app
  • Car detects microphone activation
Show 9 more
  • Bluetooth stopped working
  • App is outdated, no bug fixes
  • App doesn't work with iPhone 16 pro
  • Will not connect to ECU via Bluetooth
  • App would infinitely say 'connecting'
  • Only 3 out of 6 gauges display anything
  • Bluetooth won't connect
  • Can't type in Ktuner 1.2 code
  • Activates voice control when touched/backed out of

Requested features

16 requests
  • More layouts
  • Vertical gauges
  • CarPlay integration
  • NeptuneRtp option
  • Track mode (0-60, race track)
Show 11 more
  • Prompt for recording start
  • Customizable dashboard
  • iOS flashing update
  • Portrait view
  • More features
  • Navi layout on iOS
  • R1 enduser Ktuner support
  • Knock count reading
  • Interface for newer iPhones (no notch)
  • More layouts and vertical gauges
  • More layouts

In-app purchases

None

gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TunerView

One-time4
  • KTuner Protocol$4.99
  • ECUMaster Protocol$4.99
  • eCTune/HTS Protocol$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Neptune Protocol$4.99

Questions

Is gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer free?
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TunerView free?
TunerView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer or TunerView?
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer is rated higher. gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TunerView averages 3.1 from 41 ratings.
Do gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer or TunerView have ads?
Neither gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer nor TunerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer or TunerView?
gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer ships an update every 4 months, and TunerView every 6 weeks. Most recently, gaugeART CAN Gauge Programmer was updated on November 4, 2026 and TunerView on November 3, 2026.

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