FPT RAS Workshop vs Truck Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FPT RAS Workshop
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Remote Assistance Support (RAS) is the new solution of FPT which ensure engine remote diagnosis. Through a small dongle connected to the engine OBD port with a quick and easy installation, a new gateway of services are available. Workshops and Dealers can read engine parameters in real time, monitor engine performance, restore engine optimal conditions and force aftertreatment (ATS) regeneration ensuring a reduced downtime. It can be used on FPT engine despite the application acting as link among the repairer and the engine.
Truck Explorer
This specialized software enables advanced diagnostics and programming for various trucks, buses, and industrial machines. It facilitates reading/writing ECU memory, immobilizer operations, key programming, and calculating access codes, often via the OBD port.
- ECU memory read/write (FLASH/EEPROM)
- IMMO OFF operation
- New key programming
- Special access code calculation
- OBD port operations
- Support for multiple truck brands
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Truck Explorer® is a unique tool on the market for special operations on MERCEDES, MAN, IVECO, Freightliner, MAZ, KAMAZ, CLAAS, PONSSE, UNIMOG and other trucks, buses and industrial machines. It allows to read/write memory (FLASH/EEPROM) of ECUs, make IMMO OFF operation, program new keys, calculate special access codes (VeDoc X1, X2, X8; FDOK XT, XN etc.). Most of operations can be easily done via OBD port without any ECU disassembling or soldering works. This feature makes Truck Explorer® a must-have tool for independent truck repair workshops and chiptuning service providers. WARNING: External VEI® (Vehicle Explorer Interface®) device V6 and special license are required to run this software. Please visit www.autovei.com or www.truckexplorer.pro to obtain them. For different vehicles brands we offer additional accessories and software licenses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Truck Explorer at every 5 weeks against FPT RAS Workshop's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FPT RAS Workshop ships an update every 3 months, Truck Explorer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | FPT RAS Workshop | Truck Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FPT Industrial S.p.A. | DIELEKTRIK |
In-app purchases
FPT RAS Workshop
No in-app purchases
Truck Explorer
No in-app purchases
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