Multiecuscan vs VgateFwUpdater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multiecuscan
This advanced diagnostic tool offers dealer-level functionality for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and other select vehicle brands. It allows for fault code reading/clearing, live sensor data visualization, actuator testing, and various reset/programming functions. An OBD interface is required for full vehicle connectivity, though a simulation mode is available.
- Fault code reading and clearing
- Live sensor data visualization
- Actuator testing
- Reset and programming functions
- PROXI configuration
- Service reminder reset
- Generic EOBD diagnostics
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Multiecuscan is a dealer level diagnostic tool for most models of Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia vehicles and also covers some models of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Suzuki. We also have support for some Ducati bike models. Please visit our web site for a full list of covered models. The functionality includes: - Fault code reading and clearing - Live sensor data - Live data graphical view - Actuator testing - Reset/programming functions - PROXI configuration - Service Reminder reset - Generic EOBD vehicle diagnostics REQUIREMENTS: An OBD interface is required for connection to vehicles. Without interface it is possible to run connection in "simulation" mode and explore the available functionality. We currently support CANtieCAR v4.x WiFi, CANtieCAR v5.x BLE/WiFi, ELM327 WiFi, OBDLink MX WiFi, OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth, Vgate vLinker WiFi, Vgate vLinker BLE, Vgate vLinker FS/MS Bluetooth interfaces. Please note that some procedures (like PROXI alignment) depend on the interface speed and may not complete successfully with some interfaces. IN-APP PURCHASE: The full functionality of the App requires subscription which can be purchased as in-app purchase. Without subscription the App will run with limited functionality. Please note that the Multiecuscan iOS version is completely separate from Multiecuscan for Windows. The iOS version can be purchased only from the App Store and it is not linked to the license for the Windows' version. It is not possible to transfer license between iOS and Windows. If you already have purchased the full version on another iOS device then click the RESTORE PURCHASES button to activate the full version. NOTE: We are a 3rd party supplier and this is not an official factory tool for the above mentioned brands. The brand names are listed only as reference.
VgateFwUpdater
This utility tool allows users to upgrade the firmware for various compatible automotive diagnostic chips. It supports a range of specific chip models, ensuring optimal performance and functionality of your devices.
- Firmware upgrades
- Supports Icar01, Icar03, MIC3311, MIC3312, MIC3313, MIC3422, MIC1103, MIC3425 chips
- Ensures optimal device performance
- Easy-to-use upgrade tool
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VgateFwUpdater is an upgrade tool that can upgrade the firmware of Icar01(iCar 1/2/3), Icar03(iCar Pro), MIC3311(vLinker BM), MIC3312(vLinker FD), MIC3313(vLinker MC), MIC3422(vLinker FS), MIC1103(iCarPro 2S) and MIC3425(vLinker MS) chips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VgateFwUpdater at none against Multiecuscan's 1. Multiecuscan's advantage is rating (2.8 vs 2.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Multiecuscan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VgateFwUpdater asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multiecuscan holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Multiecuscan's written reviews are positive against 32% of VgateFwUpdater's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Multiecuscan ships an update every 4 months, VgateFwUpdater every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multiecuscan | VgateFwUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) — better | 2.4 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FESSoft Ltd. | 昌云 沈 |
Customer experience
Multiecuscan
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In-app purchases
Multiecuscan
- Multiecuscan Full (1 Year)$59.99
VgateFwUpdater
No in-app purchases
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