Conn.Logger vs CAN Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Conn.Logger
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Conn.Logger is the control application for the connection, configuration, data access, and maintenance of the ConnectedLogger device from MRS Electronic. What is ConnectedLogger device? ConnectedLogger is an ECE and RED certified smart data logging device. It captures and stores data from multiple buses of your machine, including CAN and LIN. This data can be stored in the internal flash memory of the ConnectedLogger device and/or sent to our cloud server. Main features of ConnectedLogger device * Data transfer - BLE to transfer data from vehicles to the Conn.Logger application and LTE or Wi-Fi from application to the backend server. * Security - Secure data connection from ConnectedLogger to cloud via tokenization and usage of HTTPS and MQTTs protocols. * Protection - IP6K8 protection class for water and dust resistance. * Easy installation - Compact size and light weight for convenient installation. Why would you want to install the Conn.Logger application? * Interactive UI - Provides an interactive UI to control your ConnectedLogger device. * Offline data capturing - Captures your data even when the internet isn't accessible. * Data transmission - Transmits your data from ConnectedLogger device to the cloud server. * Configuration - Assists you in configuring the settings of your ConnectedLogger device. * Data access - Accesses data stored on the ConnectedLogger device. * Live data - Displays your vehicle's live data such as its CAN/Analog, Events, and GPS information.
CAN Studio
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CAN Decoder is an ISO 15765-2 CAN frame utility for quickly and easily understanding the contents of CAN bus data frames. Inspect frame packet data and frame structure in one place on any of your devices. Decode SAEJ1979 standard OBD parameter values instantly, with live-updates as you type. Features: - Copy frame data as hex bytes, as base64 encoding, and as ASCII text. - Import PacketLogger .pklg files that contain OBD scanner session data to automatically extract OBD command/response messages. - Decode ISO 15765-4 CAN 11-bit ID and 29-bit ID. - Decode SAEJ1979 Service 01 standard parameter id values.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Conn.Logger at Free against CAN Studio's $59.99. Conn.Logger also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). CAN Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Conn.Logger is free to download; CAN Studio costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Conn.Logger ships an update every 4 months, CAN Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Conn.Logger | CAN Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $59.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MRS Electronic Gmbh & Co. KG | Fearless design, LLC |
In-app purchases
Conn.Logger
No in-app purchases
CAN Studio
No in-app purchases









