Comparison

xHP Flashtool vs EVScanner

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

Head to head
About

xHP Flashtool

This app offers a complete tuning solution for ZF automatic and DCT transmissions. It allows users to customize their transmission's behavior, from smooth and comfortable to race-ready performance, directly from their Apple devices. Unlock the full potential of your vehicle's transmission.

Highlights
  • ZF transmission tuning
  • Customizable shift behavior
  • OTS map selection
  • DCT transmission support
  • iOS/iPadOS/Mac M1 compatibility
  • Multiple adapter options
Features
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xHP Flashtool is the worldwide first and complete Tuning solution for your ZF6HP, ZF8HP Automatic or 7-Speed DCT transmission. xHP is the only tool that focuses fully on getting the best from your Auto-Transmission and is the worldwide leading solution for the best vehicles from Bavaria! xHP put's the power to fully customize your automatic transmission at your hands. Connect your Apple iPhone, IPad or Mac M1 to your car and customize by yourself or choose from pre-defined OTS maps. The ZF Autos are used throughout the whole range, from the 1-Series hatchbacks, to the mighty Alpina and M cars! While the hardware stays widely the same throughout all applications and is mainly divided in only 2 types (6HP19/21 and 6HP26/28 for 6-Speed, 8HP45/50/51 and 8HP70/75/76 for 8-Speed), the software inside the controller makes it possible to adapt the transmission, to every vehicle and mimic a wide range of driver styles. Smooth and comfy in the Luxury applications, the same transmission can be tweaked to deliver snap-on take-off behavior, surprisingly fast shift times and even race-style throttle blips on downshifts. Tweaking your transmission is not only about getting quicker, or holding more power. An automatic transmission is deeply involved into vehicle dynamics and contributes very much to the overall driving experience. From crawling in traffic, over city driving, to taking your vehicle to the drag strip or a race track, the TCU widely defines how your car feels. Like everyone drives different with a manual, the maps inside the TCU hide the secrets to tweak your automatic transmission to your personal likings and finally experience what was once promised in the glossy brochure: Sheer driving pleasure! For a seamless start, please read the manual on needed hardware and prerequisites: https://www.xhpflashtool.com To connect to your car, you have many options: xHP Wifi Adapter (blue), Wifi Thor Adapter, MHD Wifi Adapter (black and orange) or a standard OBD INPA USB or ENET cable! Please check our Connect-Diagram on our website to get further information and sources! https://www.xhpflashtool.com/connect_diagram/

About

EVScanner

Monitor your electric or hybrid car's battery health with detailed insights, real-time data, and trend comparisons. This app helps assess battery condition, track performance, and provides valuable information for buying or selling used EVs. Supports Apple CarPlay for convenient display access.

Highlights
  • Battery health insights
  • Individual cell data
  • Trend and forecast comparisons
  • Real-time sensor data
  • Charging curve recording
  • Used vehicle assessment
  • Apple CarPlay support
Features
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EVScanner is your ultimate companion for monitoring the performance of your electric or hybrid car. BATTERY HEALTH INSIGHTS With EVScanner, you gain access to detailed insights into the state of health of your battery or individual battery cells, alongside advanced battery data such as voltage, energy content, or temperature. TREND AND FORECAST Compare your battery's health with the average for other vehicles from the same series. This comparison allows you to measure the condition of your car's battery relative to a broader dataset, providing a clear understanding of where your vehicle stands in terms of battery health and longevity. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD Additionally, EVScanner provides real-time sensor data for the motor, battery, and charging metrics. If needed, EVScanner records your charging curve. PEACE OF MIND FOR USED VEHICLES By providing detailed battery health insights, EVScanner assists with the buying and selling of used electric or hybrid cars. For sellers, these insights enhance transparency and could increase your car's value. APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT As an add-on feature, you can access vital data directly from your car's display through Apple CarPlay. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES An OBD adapter is needed to connect to your vehicle. For BMW & MINI: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter or one of the compatible adapters for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. Please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters. For other brands: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter. SUPPORTED CARS Audi - Q4 e-tron (2021+) - Q4 Sportback e-tron (2021+) - Q5 e-tron (2022+) - e-tron GT (Pre-Facelift 2020 - 2024) CUPRA - Born (2021+) - Tavascan (2023+) BMW i Series: - BMW i3 (2013+) - BMW i4 (2021+) - BMW i5 (2023+) - BMW i7 (2022+) - BMW i8 (2013+) - BMW iX (2021+) - BMW iX1 (2022+) - BMW iX2 (2022+) - BMW iX3 (2021+) BMW Plug-in Hybrids: - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2017+) - BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X2 Plug-in Hybrid (2020+) - BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (2015+) - BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid (2024+) MINI - MINI Cooper SE (2019 - 2023) - MINI Cooper E / SE / JCW (2023+) - MINI Aceman E / SE / JCW (2024+) - MINI Countryman E / SE ALL4 (2023+) Porsche - Taycan (Pre-Facelift 2019 - 2023) Škoda - Enyaq (2020+) - Enyaq Coupé (2022+) Volkswagen - VW ID.3 (2019+) - VW ID.4 (2021+) - VW ID.5 (2022+) - VW ID.6 (2021+) - VW ID.7 (2023+) - VW ID.Buzz (2022+) Ford - Explorer (2024+) - Capri (2024+) The free version allows you to check compatibility. You can unlock the features for your car with an additional in-app purchase.

Screenshots

xHP Flashtool4 screens
EVScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xHP Flashtool at 94% against EVScanner's 32%. xHP Flashtool also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price 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. EVScanner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. xHP Flashtool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xHP Flashtool holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xHP Flashtool has 2.7K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of xHP Flashtool's written reviews are positive against 32% of EVScanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xHP Flashtool ships an update weekly, EVScanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
xHP Flashtool versus EVScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxHP FlashtoolEVScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better4.3 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better95
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHSG Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

xHP Flashtool

All ratings2,714 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

EVScanner

All ratings95 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral16.1%
Negative51.6%

Bugs and requests

xHP Flashtool

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during reflash process
  • Inability to sign out of account with wrong email

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand compatibility to more vehicle models
  • Offer more affordable licensing options
  • Implement demo/trial mode for potential users

EVScanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xHP Flashtool

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

EVScanner

One-time8
  • Certificate$7.99
  • BMW & MINI$24.99
  • Volkswagen$24.99
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  • Audi$24.99
  • Porsche$24.99
  • Škoda$24.99
  • CUPRA$24.99
  • Ford$24.99

Questions

Is xHP Flashtool free?
xHP Flashtool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVScanner free?
EVScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xHP Flashtool or EVScanner?
xHP Flashtool is rated higher. xHP Flashtool averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while EVScanner averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.
Do xHP Flashtool or EVScanner have ads?
Neither xHP Flashtool nor EVScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xHP Flashtool or EVScanner?
xHP Flashtool ships an update weekly, and EVScanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, xHP Flashtool was updated on September 23, 2026 and EVScanner on September 21, 2026.

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