SKF TraX vs MaxLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SKF TraX
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The TraX app helps you connect the SKF TraX sensors with your vehicle's telematic system. You get help and guidance through the process of adding a sensor: - Search your vehicle. If you can’t find it you can create it manually in the app. - Mount the sensors directly on the wheel end between two wheel nuts. - Simply add the sensor to the vehicle in the app. While connected, the SKF TraX sensor will monitor your vehicle and communicate with your vehicle's telematic system. If an issue is detected, an alarm will be sent to your telematic system. The SKF TraX app gives you support to act on the alarms: - Find the vehicle in the app by search. - On the vehicle page, you get details and guidance in how to act on the alarm. - Problem solved.
MaxLink
Wirelessly monitor your MAXON Liftgates with this app. View critical data like battery voltage, charge status, and system alerts. It automatically scans for nearby equipped liftgates, providing real-time information in your palm.
- Wireless liftgate management
- Monitor battery voltage and SoC
- View liftgate cycles and motor run hours
- Receive system trouble notifications
- Access maintenance alerts
- Automatic Bluetooth scanning for liftgates
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Wirelessly manage your MaxLink™ equipped MAXON Liftgates through the MaxLink App. Checking key Liftgate information such as Battery Voltage, Battery State of Charge Liftgate cycles, and other Liftgate data has never been easier. Click on the MaxLink App to automatically scan for all MaxLink equipped Liftgates within Bluetooth range and show you their status. Example of Information available: • Battery voltage • Battery State of Charge (SoC) • Liftgate Cycles • Motor run hours • System Trouble Notifications/Details • Maintenance Alert Notifications/Details • Live Data and more The MaxLink App will give you access to all the information you need about your Liftgate in the palm of your hands within minutes. Download the App today and discover all the benefits of MaxLink™. Currently available on Maxon GPT and BMR model Liftgates with MaxLink option. Scan the MaxLink QR code on your Liftgate for more information. Note: MaxLink users need login credentials from the equipment account administrator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SKF TraX at every 2 months against MaxLink's every 6 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.
SKF TraX ships an update every 2 months, MaxLink every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SKF TraX | MaxLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKF | Maxon Lift Corporation |
In-app purchases
SKF TraX
No in-app purchases
MaxLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SKF TraX free?
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Do SKF TraX or MaxLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, SKF TraX or MaxLink?
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