Comparison

MaxiAP vs CTEK App

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

Head to head
About

MaxiAP

Access comprehensive OBDII functions for free, including oil resets, EPB, and SAS. Automatically identify vehicles with VIN technology and generate shareable repair reports. Expand functionality with optional in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • All OBDII functions free
  • One free vehicle software
  • Up to 19 specific functions
  • Auto VIN technology
  • Generate repair reports
  • In-app purchase for expanded coverage
Features
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1. All OBDII functions are available and free 2. One free vehicle’s software with the initial purchase 3. Support up to 19 specific functions, including Oil Reset, EPB, BMS, SAS, DPF, TPMS, IMMO, etc. 4. Expand coverage with additional in-app purchase 5. Auto VIN technology identifies vehicles automatically 6. Generate repair reports of tested vehicles and support PDF format for easy sharing and printing 7. Keep records of vehicles tested previously

About

CTEK App

This app connects to compatible CTEK charging products via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, offering remote control and enhanced features. Monitor charging status, schedule EV charging, and access special modes for battery reconditioning or power supply.

Highlights
  • Remote charging control
  • Charging scheduling
  • Battery reconditioning modes
  • 12V power supply mode
  • Charging history tracking
  • Product status monitoring
Features
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CTEK APP The CTEK APP keeps you on top of all your compatible CTEK charging products, right there in the palm of your hand. Quickly installed and simple to use, the CTEK APP syncs your CTEK products to your smartphone via BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi, or by using BLUETOOTH® only.* From the clear, easy to read home page you can check the status of all CTEK products that are within range and unlock extra product features to give you even more control. It’s designed to work effortlessly with all compatible CTEK products, including the NJORD® GO portable EV charger** and the CTEK CS ONE smart charger. Get the most out of your NJORD® GO EV charger The CTEK APP gives you total control over how and when you charge your EV with your NJORD® GO. Simply connect it to the app over BLUETOOTH® or Wi-Fi and you can: • Access additional NJORD® GO features and functions • Start, stop and pause charging remotely, and enable or disable auto start • Schedule charging for any time of day • Increase or lower the output current during heavy domestic power usage • Record and display your entire charging history Open up additional features on your CS ONE smart charger • Connects automatically over BLUETOOTH® • Revive deeply discharged batteries using the ‘RECOND’ reconditioning mode • Select ‘LITHIUM WAKE UP’ for lithium-ion batteries with Under Voltage Protection (UVP) • Turn your CS ONE into a 12V power supply using ‘SUPPLY’ mode to support the battery during service work • Displays charger voltage and amperage All you need in a single app The CTEK APP also gives you access to a range of additional functions, including: • Quick connection to the CTEK customer support team • Comprehensive product FAQs and troubleshooting • Easy access to terms and conditions The CTEK APP is compatible with most CTEK connected products. If you need any more information on compatibility, check the app and product user manuals or get in touch with our customer support team. What’s New • Support for CTEK CS ONE chargers • Full charging history page (NJORD GO only) • Date filtering in history page (NJORD GO only) • General bug fixes * BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi compatibility is subject to product type. Some connected product functions might not be available. ** We call the NJORD® GO an ‘EV charger’ but technically speaking, it’s ‘Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment’ (EVSE) that provides a safe supply of electricity to power the on-board battery charger in your EV. Most people use the term ‘EV charger’ so to keep things simple, we’re going to use this term as well.

Screenshots

MaxiAP4 screens
CTEK App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTEK App at none against MaxiAP's 10. CTEK App also leads on rating (2.7 vs 2.2). MaxiAP's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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. MaxiAP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CTEK App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTEK App holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MaxiAP has 167 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of MaxiAP's written reviews are positive against 12% of CTEK App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxiAP ships an update every 6 weeks, CTEK App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MaxiAP versus CTEK App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxiAPCTEK App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (167 ratings)2.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews — better11.9% of reviews
Number of ratings167 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.CTEK Sweden AB

Customer experience

MaxiAP

All ratings167 ratings
Positive25.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative74.5%

CTEK App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

MaxiAP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after firmware updates
  • Service functions not working as expected
  • Login and account issues
  • Diagnostic system initialization freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update vehicle coverage more frequently
  • Improve app stability and reduce crashes
  • Provide offline mode for diagnostics
  • Dedicated iPad app with better UI

CTEK App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MaxiAP

One-time10
  • Dodge for one year$21.99
  • JEEP for one year$21.99
  • Honda for one year$21.99
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  • GM for one year$21.99
  • Nissan for one year$21.99
  • VW for one year$21.99
  • Ford for one year$21.99
  • Bmw for one year$21.99
  • Toyota for one year$21.99
  • Benz for one year$21.99
None

CTEK App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxiAP free?
MaxiAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTEK App free?
CTEK App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MaxiAP or CTEK App?
CTEK App is rated higher. MaxiAP averages 2.2 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while CTEK App averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MaxiAP or CTEK App have ads?
Neither MaxiAP nor CTEK App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxiAP or CTEK App?
MaxiAP ships an update every 6 weeks, and CTEK App monthly. Most recently, MaxiAP was updated on November 2, 2026 and CTEK App on November 3, 2026.

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