# APE X85 vs TankNET Config

The clearest difference is rating: TankNET Config at 5.0 against APE X85's 4.3. APE X85's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TankNET Config holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APE X85 has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

APE X85 ships an update every 8 months, TankNET Config every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APE X85 | TankNET Config |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-x85/id1435712370/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanknet-config/id6743007539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlternativePerformanceEng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435712369) | [Acrolon Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800794852) |

## What reviewers say

### APE X85

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-x85/id1435712370)

This application enables users to monitor and configure a Flex Fuel Conversion module for gasoline engines, allowing them to run E85 fuel. It offers advanced tuning for ethanol delivery and includes a data logger. The app is also compatible with the APE Multi-gauge module.

**Highlights:** Flex Fuel conversion module monitoring, E85 fuel compatibility, Advanced ethanol delivery tuning, RPM range configuration, Built-in data logger, APE Multi-gauge module support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TankNET Config

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanknet-config/id6743007539)

This app allows Acrolon customers to set up and manage their IoT-enabled TankNET controllers. It facilitates WiFi credential sharing via Bluetooth for internet connectivity and enables configuration of controller metadata like location. Users can also identify, monitor, and view operational data for their devices.

**Highlights:** Provision and configure TankNET controllers, Share WiFi credentials via Bluetooth, Connect controllers to the internet, Publish/subscribe to IoT topics, Configure controller metadata (e.g., location), Identify and monitor controllers, View operational data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APE X85 free?

APE X85 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TankNET Config free?

TankNET Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, APE X85 or TankNET Config?

TankNET Config is rated higher. APE X85 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TankNET Config averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do APE X85 or TankNET Config have ads?

Neither APE X85 nor TankNET Config shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APE X85 or TankNET Config?

APE X85 ships an update every 8 months, and TankNET Config every 5 months. Most recently, APE X85 was updated on November 2, 2026 and TankNET Config on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*