# tes vs mi3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mi3 at none against tes's 8. mi3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). tes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. mi3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for tes against 4.4 for mi3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of tes's written reviews are positive against 100% of mi3's.

tes ships an update every 3 weeks, mi3 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | tes | mi3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teslax-can-bus-explorer/id1495403139/reviews) | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi3/id1548538352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [All About Jake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393776941) | [Max Dmitrichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548538354) |

## What reviewers say

### tes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teslax-can-bus-explorer/id1495403139)

Explore and visualize CAN bus data from various vehicles, including electric and gas-powered models. Connect to OBD-2 accessories to view live data, analyze message identifiers, and playback log files. Unlock advanced features for deeper analysis and customization with optional purchases.

**Highlights:** Live CAN bus data visualization, Support for OBDLink and vLinker accessories, Playback of CAN bus log files, Customizable signal visualizations, Advanced data analysis tools, DBC file import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Strength Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One-Time Free 5-day Pass | Free | one-time |
| Extra Strength Upgrade to 2.0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Strength Upgrade 1.0 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extended Release 1.0 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Extra Strength 2.0 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Extra Strength 1.0 | $14.00 | one-time |
| Extra Strength 2.0 | $18.99 | one-time |


### mi3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi3/id1548538352)

This application provides detailed insights into BMW electric vehicles, offering real-time data monitoring for battery health, charging status, and more. It functions as a pre-purchase inspection tool and aids in regular car usage by displaying various vehicle parameters.

**Highlights:** Real-time data monitoring, Battery State of Charge/Health, Charging details and charts, Cell temperature and voltage display, OBD adapter support (BT, WiFi, ENET), Integration with A Better Routeplanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tes free?

tes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is mi3 free?

mi3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tes or mi3?

mi3 is rated higher. tes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while mi3 averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do tes or mi3 have ads?

Neither tes nor mi3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tes or mi3?

tes ships an update every 3 weeks, and mi3 every 4 months. Most recently, tes was updated on October 24, 2026 and mi3 on October 24, 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.*