Comparison

Tuning vs TuningHost

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

Head to head
About

Tuning

Enhance your car's performance with a tuning module. Adjust settings to match your vehicle and driving style, with modes like Eco, Sport, and Race. Receive instant updates for your car's configuration and the tuning chip's software.

Highlights
  • Car tuning module
  • Customizable settings
  • Eco, Sport, Race driving modes
  • Instant software updates
  • Product support
Features
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Experience the tuning effect in its most innovative form yet – more power for your car with the tuning module. Fine tune the respective settings to perfectly match your car's specifics and your personal driving style. Map these settings to three easy to the access driving modes Eco, Sport and Race. Download the free Tuning Pro app now and experience your car on a whole new level with our tuning module. The Tuning: Pro app not only allows for a new driving experience but also sets the standard in product support. Updates for your car's tuning configuration and the tuning chip's software will be available instantaneously through the app.

About

TuningHost

Features
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Attention! ECU Reflashing Required! Up to 32 firmware modes – for complete freedom to customize performance. Use several modes at once – combine them for maximum flexibility. Modes are saved in the ECU – your settings stay even if the ignition is off and reload automatically. Secure access – each ECU has its own code, which can be entered quickly via QR scan. Multiple cars? No problem. The app automatically picks the right code for the connected vehicle. Brute force protection – keeps your security code safe from hacking attempts. Advanced access levels – unlock extra features with a separate code, without reflashing the ECU. Anti-theft mode – blocks unauthorized reprogramming via the OBD port. Safety first – some modes (like ANTI-THEFT or E85) can only be enabled when the car is stopped (0 km/h, 0 RPM). Dual ECU support – keeps both ECUs perfectly in sync. Trouble code handling – read and clear error codes in seconds. Fast connection – instantly reconnects to your paired ELM327 device. Live mode display – shows the current active mode as soon as you connect. Voltage check – warns you if battery voltage drops below 10V. Two languages – English and German included. Day & Night UI – automatic theme switch for better visibility. Adjustable Burble & Pops & Bangs on the fly: Injection Ignition timing Duration Minimum RPM Maximum vehicle speed Catalytic converter protection switch Torque compensation switch Random activation switch Preset manager

Screenshots

Tuning4 screens
TuningHost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TuningHost at fortnightly against Tuning's every 2 months. Tuning's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuning ships an update every 2 months, TuningHost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tuning versus TuningHost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuningTuningHost
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Vehicle Engineering GmbHTuning Host SL GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Tuning

No in-app purchases

None

TuningHost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tuning free?
Tuning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TuningHost free?
TuningHost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tuning or TuningHost have ads?
Neither Tuning nor TuningHost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tuning or TuningHost?
Tuning ships an update every 2 months, and TuningHost fortnightly. Most recently, Tuning was updated on October 15, 2026 and TuningHost on October 9, 2026.

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