ACV MAX vs Linear Access Control App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACV MAX
Manage vehicle appraisals and inventory with a fast scanner for quick access to vehicle data. View guidebooks, history reports, market data, and take photos. Price, photograph, and merchandise used cars on the go.
- Vehicle appraisal management
- Inventory management
- Lightning fast scanner
- View guidebooks (KBB, J.D. Power, etc.)
- Access vehicle history reports (CarFax, Autocheck)
- Market listing data
- Photo taking capability
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MAX Inventory is the complete next generation appraisal and inventory management application. A lightning fast scanner provides access to vehicle information quickly, whether you’re appraising a vehicle or viewing a piece of inventory. When appraising you can view your guidebooks (KBB, J.D. Power, BlackBook, Galves), vehicle history reports (CarFax and Autocheck), market listing data, and take photos. For your used car inventory you can price, photograph and merchandise on the go!
Linear Access Control App
This app allows your iPhone to function as an electronic access credential for systems with compatible readers. Download, manage, and use your mobile access credentials securely, eliminating the need for physical cards. It leverages your smartphone's built-in security features for enhanced protection.
- iPhone as electronic access credential
- No sensitive personal information disclosure
- Eliminates physical access credentials
- Leverages smartphone security
- Stores multiple access credentials
- Color-coded credential labels
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The Linear Access Control App is designed to operate on an Apple iPhone, and in conjunction with electronic access control systems making use of Linear mobile-ready readers, allows the iPhone to be the access credential. This app allows a system user to download, manage and use their Linear mobile access credentials in an intuitive and practical manner. With the Linear Access Control App enabled and valid Linear Mobile Access Credentials loaded, an iPhone user may now enter into any authorized access system. FEATURES: - Use the iPhone as an electronic access control credential - No requirement for disclosure of sensitive personal information - Eliminate the need to carry physical access credentials - Protect credentials behind strong smartphone security protocols - Leverages biometric and multi-factor authentication built-in to the smartphone - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) removes the hassle of pairing - Add new credentials with the touch of a button - Store multiple access credentials in one convenient app - Apply color-coded labels identifying between multiple credentials
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ACV MAX at 4.8 against Linear Access Control App's 2.7. ACV MAX also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ACV MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACV MAX has 2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of ACV MAX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Linear Access Control App's.
ACV MAX ships an update monthly, Linear Access Control App every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACV MAX | Linear Access Control App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2K ratings) — better | 2.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 438 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACV Auctions Inc | Nice North America LLC |
Customer experience
ACV MAX
Linear Access Control App
In-app purchases
ACV MAX
No in-app purchases
Linear Access Control App
No in-app purchases
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