Comparison

tes vs LeLink Security

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

Head to head
About

tes

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
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tes•LAX is a CAN bus Explorer and visualization tool that works with CAN data from many sources, including gas-powered and electric vehicles. ** tes•LAX can connect to some OBD-2 accessories to show live CAN Bus data from your vehicle. Additional wiring, and installation is necessary. Damage done to your vehicle may not be covered by vehicle warranty. Proceed at your own risk. ** - Predefined visualizations with many useful signals for a popular types of electric vehicles. - Designed to analyze and visualize CANBus data with 11-bit message identifiers. - Works with the OBDLink MX+ and CX, vLinker MC+ and WiFi, and other WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy accessories. Note that "Classic Bluetooth" accessories other than the OBDLink MX+ are not supported. Please visit https://teslax.app for more information on supported accessories. - Support for accesories supporting the Panda UDP Protocol. Note: Comma.ai has discontinued WiFi support for the Panda White. You many be able to flash your Panda to an old version of firmware to maintain WiFi support. The Comma.ai Panda is for advanced users only and not recommended for normal users. - Playback CAN Bus log files. (TXT, ASC and BLF file formats) - Data sources containing multiple buses (ASC/BLF log files, Panda) With an "Extended Release" purchase or subscription: - Configure the visualization by choosing signals from the included signals database. - Additional pages of pre-configured visualization in provided presets. For pros, and tinkerers, an "Extra Strength 2.0" purchase or subscription unlocks additional features: - New in 2.0: Additional full page visualizations such as a Drag Timer, Matrix View, and Graph. - Record log files in TXT, ASC, and BLF formats and convert to comma separated format (CSV) - Create and edit presets. - Modify the signal database to create and update signals as the vehicle manufacturer changes the data format. - Export presets to file for backup/sharing and re-import them. - Ability to import DBC files (containing signal definition information). - A "Binary Matrix" view of a message or signal for reverse engineering data streams. - Use javascript code to calculate a result value from the raw message bytes (or other defined signals within the same message) This software is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla Motors or any vehicle manufacturer. This app accesses data streams that are not documented or supported by the vehicle manufacturer. If the manufacturer decides to change the data stream, then this app may display incorrect information. If the manufacturer removes data, then some or all functionality of the app may cease to work. Many signals in the signal database may be from previous versions of the vehicle operating software (such as the cell voltages, which were removed in a software update many updates ago) You are responsible for all risks of installing and using 3rd party hardware in your vehicle. Do not use tes•LAX while driving. Please obey all traffic laws and do not drive while distracted. tes•LAX uses bluetooth and local network access only for the purpose of connecting to accessories. Analytics are not collected at any time. Use caution when using accessories that are not secured via password or pairing. See https://teslax.app/supported-hardware/ for more information. You accept full and unconditional responsibility for the use of this software. All About Jake, LLC is not responsible for any consequences of using this software, including any damage to your vehicle, loss, damage to property, personal injury, or violation of law that may occur in connection with using this application. Obey all laws and respect the privacy of others. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. The author(s) and copyright holders shall not be liable for any damages, even if advised beforehand of the possibility of such damages. Full terms of use can be found here: https://www.teslax.app/terms-and-conditions/

About

LeLink Security

This application allows users to enable or disable password protection for their LeLink OBDII adapter. It guides users through the configuration process, ensuring secure access to the adapter's functions. The app requires the adapter to be powered on within a specific timeframe for setup.

Highlights
  • Enable/disable password protection
  • Secure OBDII adapter access
  • Device scanning and listing
  • Password management
  • Adapter configuration
Features
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What is supported The app can enable/disable the password protection of the LeLink OBDII adapter manufactured after 2021. When the protection is enabled, user will be asked to enter pairing password to use LeLink's OBDII functions. How to use You can only configure LeLink within 4 minutes after it powers on. Please unplug and replug to power-cycle the LeLink if it has been on for more than 4 minutes. The app will scan and display a list of the LeLink devices. Click the item to configure. The app does not need the pairing password. If you are asked to enter password, you may choose cancel to skip. Please record the pairing password if you enable password protection. Without correct password the LeLink will not perform OBDII functions. After enable/disable the password protection, you should power-cycle the LeLink to make the change effective. If you need help Online FAQ page at http://www.outdoor-apps.com/enginelink.html Send us email at support@ksolution.org

Screenshots

tes4 screens
LeLink Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: tes at 4.4 against LeLink Security's 1.0. tes also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1). LeLink Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.2). On price, ads and device support 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. tes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. LeLink Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tes has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tes versus LeLink Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertesLeLink Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.210.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAll About Jake, LLCK SOLUTION LLC

Customer experience

tes

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

LeLink Security

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

tes

Subscriptions1
  • Extra Strength Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • One-Time Free 5-day PassFree
  • Extra Strength Upgrade to 2.0$4.99
  • Extra Strength Upgrade 1.0$5.99
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  • Extended Release 1.0$6.99
  • Upgrade to Extra Strength 2.0$10.99
  • Extra Strength 1.0$14.00
  • Extra Strength 2.0$18.99
None

LeLink Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tes free?
tes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeLink Security free?
LeLink Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tes or LeLink Security?
tes is rated higher. tes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while LeLink Security averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do tes or LeLink Security have ads?
Neither tes nor LeLink Security shows ads.

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