Comparison

MaxLink vs 4SEE by Grote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

4SEE by Grote

Features
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Connect to your 4SEE by Grote system and perform the following functions: Test all lamp functions for pre-trip operation via app from outside the tractor. Receive real time updates on the condition of your lamps and sensors. Receive notification on your device if there is an issue with any of your lamps or sensors. Commission the lamps and devices on your trailer (sign-in required)

Screenshots

MaxLink4 screens
4SEE by Grote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 4SEE by Grote at every 6 weeks 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxLink ships an update every 6 months, 4SEE by Grote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MaxLink versus 4SEE by Grote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxLink4SEE by Grote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxon Lift CorporationGrote Industries, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MaxLink

No in-app purchases

None

4SEE by Grote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxLink free?
MaxLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4SEE by Grote free?
4SEE by Grote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaxLink or 4SEE by Grote have ads?
Neither MaxLink nor 4SEE by Grote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxLink or 4SEE by Grote?
MaxLink ships an update every 6 months, and 4SEE by Grote every 6 weeks. Most recently, MaxLink was updated on October 30, 2026 and 4SEE by Grote on October 25, 2026.

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