Element by DRIVEN vs EVScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element by DRIVEN
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Automate Your Communications We turn your business phone line into an automated communications tool. You can send text messages, email, and voicemails on autopilot and track business opportunities in one unified place. Collecting reviews from happy customers can be a time-consuming process. Our automated system makes requesting customers’ reviews easy. You’ll know immediately who gave you a review and you can respond to them directly. Positive reviews may improve your online reputation and search engine rankings. Automate appointment reminders Our automated appointment system saves you time and sends appointment reminders to your customers for you. No more manual phone calls required. Customers can book their own appointment while you sleep. Multi channel messaging Our system enables you to quickly respond to potential customers through multiple channels using text, email, Facebook, voicemail, and even live phone calls. Start connecting with customers today!
EVScanner
Monitor your electric or hybrid car's battery health with detailed insights, real-time data, and trend comparisons. This app helps assess battery condition, track performance, and provides valuable information for buying or selling used EVs. Supports Apple CarPlay for convenient display access.
- Battery health insights
- Individual cell data
- Trend and forecast comparisons
- Real-time sensor data
- Charging curve recording
- Used vehicle assessment
- Apple CarPlay support
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EVScanner is your ultimate companion for monitoring the performance of your electric or hybrid car. BATTERY HEALTH INSIGHTS With EVScanner, you gain access to detailed insights into the state of health of your battery or individual battery cells, alongside advanced battery data such as voltage, energy content, or temperature. TREND AND FORECAST Compare your battery's health with the average for other vehicles from the same series. This comparison allows you to measure the condition of your car's battery relative to a broader dataset, providing a clear understanding of where your vehicle stands in terms of battery health and longevity. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD Additionally, EVScanner provides real-time sensor data for the motor, battery, and charging metrics. If needed, EVScanner records your charging curve. PEACE OF MIND FOR USED VEHICLES By providing detailed battery health insights, EVScanner assists with the buying and selling of used electric or hybrid cars. For sellers, these insights enhance transparency and could increase your car's value. APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT As an add-on feature, you can access vital data directly from your car's display through Apple CarPlay. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES An OBD adapter is needed to connect to your vehicle. For BMW & MINI: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter or one of the compatible adapters for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. Please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters. For other brands: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter. SUPPORTED CARS Audi - Q4 e-tron (2021+) - Q4 Sportback e-tron (2021+) - Q5 e-tron (2022+) - e-tron GT (Pre-Facelift 2020 - 2024) CUPRA - Born (2021+) - Tavascan (2023+) BMW i Series: - BMW i3 (2013+) - BMW i4 (2021+) - BMW i5 (2023+) - BMW i7 (2022+) - BMW i8 (2013+) - BMW iX (2021+) - BMW iX1 (2022+) - BMW iX2 (2022+) - BMW iX3 (2021+) BMW Plug-in Hybrids: - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2017+) - BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X2 Plug-in Hybrid (2020+) - BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (2015+) - BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid (2024+) MINI - MINI Cooper SE (2019 - 2023) - MINI Cooper E / SE / JCW (2023+) - MINI Aceman E / SE / JCW (2024+) - MINI Countryman E / SE ALL4 (2023+) Porsche - Taycan (Pre-Facelift 2019 - 2023) Škoda - Enyaq (2020+) - Enyaq Coupé (2022+) Volkswagen - VW ID.3 (2019+) - VW ID.4 (2021+) - VW ID.5 (2022+) - VW ID.6 (2021+) - VW ID.7 (2023+) - VW ID.Buzz (2022+) Ford - Explorer (2024+) - Capri (2024+) The free version allows you to check compatibility. You can unlock the features for your car with an additional in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Element by DRIVEN at none against EVScanner's 8. EVScanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. EVScanner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Element by DRIVEN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Element by DRIVEN ships an update every 3 months, EVScanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element by DRIVEN | EVScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Driven Marketing | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Element by DRIVEN
No in-app purchases
EVScanner
- Certificate$7.99
- BMW & MINI$24.99
- Volkswagen$24.99
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- Audi$24.99
- Porsche$24.99
- Škoda$24.99
- CUPRA$24.99
- Ford$24.99









