Comparison

NexPTG vs Hondata

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

Head to head
About

NexPTG

This app connects to a specialized paint thickness gauge for automotive use. It provides real-time measurement data, history, statistics, and calibration options. Features include voice commands, VIN scanning, and customizable reports with visual representations of vehicles.

Highlights
  • Smartwatch integration
  • Automatic device search and connection
  • Measurement value indication and interpretation
  • Measurement history and statistics
  • Device calibration
  • Customizable vehicle body representations
  • Voice commands
  • VIN scanning via QR, EAN, OCR
Features
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The innovative NexPTG paint thickness gauge with a dedicated application is a modern solution for every user. The device is designed for measuring automotive sheet metal (Automotive industry). Smartwatch The gauge has a dedicated application available on watchOS watches. The app exclusively works with PRO Carbon devices. The app allows: - automatic search and connection with the NexPTG device, - indicating the measurement value, substrate detection, measurement interpretation, - creation a short history of measurements and browsing it, - insight into measuring statistics, - calibration of the NexPTG device. Customized bodies NexPTG application includes 100+ dedicated car bodies in addition to standard bodies. Making the measurement process more realistic. Personalize the report to the customer's needs with a realistic representation of the measured vehicle. Voice commands The function allows you to perform the appropriate actions in the NexPTG application thanks to voice commands. Allows you to call the selected function without using the smartphone screen. QR, EAN, OCR reader The function allows you to scan the VIN number using the smartphone's built-in camera. It is available in the vehicle data report tab. Gallery widget All NexPTG gauges have access to the function of superimposing measurement parameters on photos, taken with the help of a widget. The photographs are available in the Gallery tab. Dedicated report Allows you to present data in a more accessible way. All measurements are placed in tables and compared with each other using the symmetric measurement table. Both external and internal components can be measured. The measurement sets function allows you to customize the location of the measured points as desired. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nexdiagpl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexdiag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexDiag YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nexdiag7292/featured

About

Hondata

Transform your phone into a car performance tracker and diagnostic tool. Monitor real-time data like fuel economy and G-force, and troubleshoot engine issues by reading and clearing trouble codes. Gain insights into your vehicle's health and optimize its performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor tracking (up to 80)
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • Diagnostic parameter reading
  • Customizable gauge displays
  • Fuel economy tracking
  • Race track data and drag times
  • HD video recording with overlays
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Track performance of your car in real time by gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic.Track fuel economy and save money on gas. These are just some of the features the Hondata app has to offer. Hondata app transforms your phone/tablet into an all in one performance tracking and troubleshooting tool for your car. There is a complete version of this app that includes all the addons available at a discounted price. Fautures: • Customizable gauges can track up to 80 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force and battery voltage. • Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). • Read from more than 40 diagnostics parameters including engine knock count, VTEC pressure and more. • Metric and Imperial measures. • CarPlay support. View sensor data on head unit. • Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph up to 4 sensors at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused and polled. • Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time. • Instant horsepower, mpg/kml fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking. • Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit. • High coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot. • HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night. • Two themes to choose from. • landscape mode for all views. Addons • Fuel Economy: - Live and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary. - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks). - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon. - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through. - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets). - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed. - 4 methods of calculation available. For non MAF equipped vehicles. • Race track package: - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking. - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more. - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device. - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends. - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which (for manual transmission vehicles) which notifies optimal moment for shifting. - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback. - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required) • Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and G-force sensor in four different resolutions. Record from 80 sensors and up to 5 gauges. • Sensor logger: - Record up to four sensors simultaneously with 5 refresh rate options. - Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export it for further analysis. - Send real time data to a TCP socket (IP Address) over the network. *Your vehicle must be equipped with MAF sensor for instant horsepower and torque readout* *Your vehicle must be equipped with MAP sensor for boost pressure readout* Visit www.hondata.com for more info. For help: mobile@hondata.com

Screenshots

NexPTG4 screens
Hondata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NexPTG at Free against Hondata's $6.99. NexPTG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). Hondata's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 14) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, 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

NexPTG is free to download; Hondata costs $6.99 up front. Hondata sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NexPTG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NexPTG against 4.7 for Hondata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hondata has 1.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of NexPTG's written reviews are positive against 43% of Hondata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NexPTG ships an update every 6 weeks, Hondata every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NexPTG versus Hondata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexPTGHondata
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings141.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexDiag Sp z o. o.Alphabit Software Inc.

Customer experience

NexPTG

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative18.5%

Hondata

All ratings1,745 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

NexPTG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hondata

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Horsepower and torque readings fluctuating
  • Fuel economy display not working
  • Sensor configurations causing app crashes
  • Bluetooth connection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved connectivity and reliability
  • Expanded sensor support and customization
  • Analytic and performance tracking features
  • Unit conversion options

In-app purchases

None

NexPTG

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hondata

One-time5
  • Sensor logging$1.99
  • Fuel economy$1.99
  • Dash camcorder$2.99
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  • Racetrack package$2.99
  • Complete package$8.99

Questions

Is NexPTG free?
NexPTG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hondata free?
Hondata costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NexPTG or Hondata?
NexPTG is rated higher. NexPTG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hondata averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do NexPTG or Hondata have ads?
Neither NexPTG nor Hondata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NexPTG or Hondata?
NexPTG ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hondata every 3 weeks. Most recently, NexPTG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hondata on November 11, 2026.

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