Comparison

EZLink Connect vs Ford DiagNow

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

Head to head
About

EZLink Connect

This digital assistant helps manage water quality measurements, providing real-time data, diagnostics, and software updates for optimal process efficiency. Access audit logs, maintenance schedules, and essential sensor information directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Real-time measurement and diagnostic data viewing
  • Offline data analysis
  • Software update access
  • Essential sensor information
  • Maintenance task tracking
  • Completed maintenance log viewing
Features
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ABB's EZLink Connect is your digital assistant in water quality measurement. When it comes to support, you need the right information fast to ensure your process is continually operating at maximum efficiency. From checking your audit logs to downloading the latest software through your smartphone, EZLink connect will make your life that little bit easier by providing you with a wealth of information and services to support you wherever and whenever you need it. • Easily and securely connect to your AWT420 device to view all measurement, diagnostic and audit data in real time or analyze later in off-line mode • Access the latest software updates and essential sensor information direct through your smartphone • Keep track of all current and upcoming maintenance tasks and view completed maintenance logs at a glance

About

Ford DiagNow

This app offers a streamlined diagnostic solution for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It allows users to read and clear trouble codes, monitor live data, and perform key programming without a full scan tool. Access vehicle information and service bulletins for 2010 and newer models.

Highlights
  • Read and decode VIN
  • Read and clear DTCs
  • Read live data
  • Vehicle network monitor
  • Key programming
  • Read keyless entry code
  • View service bulletins
Features
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Ford DiagNow provides diagnostic functionality in a convenient lightweight package enabling users to quickly address vehicle concerns without the need for a full diagnostic scan tool and laptop. With the Ford DiagNow application you can: • Read and decode the Vehicle Identification Number into specific model information • Read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes for all equipped vehicle electronic control modules • Read live data parameters from the vehicle • Perform live vehicle network monitor • Perform key programming* • Read factory keyless entry code* • View service bulletins and messages for Diagnostic Trouble Codes read from the vehicle All this can be done on any 2010 or newer Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicle Requirements: • User must have a valid Ford Dealer account or Ford Motorcraft account with a Ford DiagNow subscription • Ford VCM Lite is the interface required to perform diagnostic functions with the vehicle If you are a Ford/Lincoln dealership employee and would like more information, go to https://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/Rotunda/FordDiagNow If you are NOT a Ford/Lincoln dealership employee and would like more information, go to www.motorcraftservice.com/Purchase/ViewDiagnosticsMobile *Currently functions on most 2010 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Additional vehicles coming soon.

Screenshots

EZLink Connect3 screens
Ford DiagNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: EZLink Connect at free against Ford DiagNow's subscription. EZLink Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ford DiagNow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EZLink Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford DiagNow has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZLink Connect ships an update every 25 months, Ford DiagNow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EZLink Connect versus Ford DiagNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZLink ConnectFord DiagNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings11.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGFord Motor Co.

Customer experience

EZLink Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ford DiagNow

All ratings1,270 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative73.8%

Bugs and requests

EZLink Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ford DiagNow

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to print DTC documents
  • Login error messages preventing account access
  • App crashes when sharing DTC documents
  • Display text shows framework codes instead of normal labels
  • Server errors after reading VIN
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  • Data logger crashes with 3+ PIDs graphed
  • App crashes when connecting to VCM lite for VIN reading
  • iPhone compatibility broken after app updates
  • Invalid subscription errors despite active subscriptions
  • App crashes on startup
  • Phone sleep mode during test drives not prevented
  • Model year restrictions not disclosed (2009 and older vehicles)
  • VIN auto-scan does not function
  • Intermittent connection failures (1 in 10 attempts)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Misfire profile correction and misfire tests
  • Power balance testing
  • Relative compression testing
  • Fuel injection flow and relative tests
  • BMS reset functionality
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  • Brake maintenance mode
  • LIN integration
  • 360 camera relearn
  • IPMA alignment function
  • Datalogger recording capability
  • VIN auto-scan functionality
  • Notification alerts for device disconnection
  • FDRS laptop connectivity for module updates
  • OBD2 code reading for non-Ford vehicles

In-app purchases

None

EZLink Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Ford DiagNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZLink Connect free?
EZLink Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford DiagNow free?
Ford DiagNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZLink Connect or Ford DiagNow?
EZLink Connect is rated higher. EZLink Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ford DiagNow averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do EZLink Connect or Ford DiagNow have ads?
Neither EZLink Connect nor Ford DiagNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZLink Connect or Ford DiagNow?
EZLink Connect ships an update every 25 months, and Ford DiagNow every 3 months. Most recently, EZLink Connect was updated on August 31, 2026 and Ford DiagNow on September 23, 2026.

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