Comparison

NK vs UMA M9

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

Head to head
About

NK

Features
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**Function Application** - Easy install - Real-Time Tuning - Anti-Theft - 3 Mode - Calibration - Injector Tuning (-50 to 50) % - Ignition Tuning(-50 to 20) DEG - Idle Ramble - Compensate Tuning - Analyze - TPS Enrichment Tuning - Fuel start Tuning - Digital I/O - Data Log - BARO compensate

About

UMA M9

This application connects to a specific engine control unit (ECU) to monitor engine data, read diagnostic trouble codes, and perform various engine tuning adjustments. It also allows for tuning map sharing and accessing cloud-based ECU firmware and calibration files.

Highlights
  • Engine data monitoring
  • Malf-code reading
  • Fuel adjustment
  • Engine tuning
  • Tuning map sharing
  • Cloud ECU firmware access
Features
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M9 APP supports UMA M9 ECU. The main functions are as below: 1. Engine data monitor 2. Malf-code read 3. Engine tuning: 3.1 Fuel Adj., Fuel Acc. 3.2 Fuel Temperature Compensation 3.3 IG, 3.4 Idle RPM, RPM Limit, VVA Control, Speed Gain, Coolant Fan 3.5 Auto Tune, 3.6 Idle Lope, Backfire 4. Tuning map sharing 5. QuickBurn: Cloud data of ECU firmware and calibration file 6. Function upgrade: Choosing and purchasing the upgrated function by user.

Screenshots

NK3 screens
UMA M93 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UMA M9 at Free against NK's $9.99. UMA M9 also leads on ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

UMA M9 is free to download; NK costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NK ships an update every 3 months, UMA M9 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NK versus UMA M9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNKUMA M9
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNK RACING PARTS COMPANY LIMITEDUMA RACING SDN. BHD.

In-app purchases

None

NK

No in-app purchases

None

UMA M9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NK free?
NK costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UMA M9 free?
UMA M9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NK or UMA M9 have ads?
NK shows ads; UMA M9 does not.
Which is updated more often, NK or UMA M9?
NK ships an update every 3 months, and UMA M9 every 6 weeks. Most recently, NK was updated on August 28, 2026 and UMA M9 on September 11, 2026.

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