Comparison

TunerView vs GaugeControl

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

Head to head
About

TunerView

This app connects to your vehicle's ECU via a Bluetooth adapter to provide real-time data logging and dashboard displays. Unlock specific datalog protocols through in-app purchases to utilize its full functionality for automotive tuning.

Highlights
  • Real-time datalogging
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Bluetooth ECU connection
  • Support for specific ECUs
  • In-app protocol purchases
Features
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TunerView is a Realtime Datalog/Dash tool which uses bluetooth adapter to connect to your ECU. App is not free, you must have to buy a datalog protocol via In-App payment to use the app. We can refund your purchase if you have problem or you don't like the app. If you have any issue, please contact support by email! Currently supported protocols/devices: - KTunerFlashV1.2 (Honda™) (ONLY WITH SERIAL NUMBER LAST 5 DIGIT IS 14000 OR HIGHER!) - KTunerFlashV2 (Honda™) (ONLY WITH SERIAL NUMBER LAST 5 DIGIT IS 14000 OR HIGHER!) - ECUMaster EMU Classic - ECUMaster EMU Black

About

GaugeControl

Customize the appearance and functionality of your device's gauges. Adjust warning thresholds and modify displayed parameters to suit your preferences. This utility offers a personalized user interface experience.

Highlights
  • Customize gauge appearance
  • Configure warning levels
  • Modify displayed parameters
  • Personalize user interface
Features
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Change the look and feel of your device, customize warning levels and change the parameters displayed.

Screenshots

TunerView4 screens
GaugeControl1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GaugeControl at 100% against TunerView's 40%. GaugeControl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). TunerView's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TunerView sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GaugeControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GaugeControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TunerView has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TunerView's written reviews are positive against 100% of GaugeControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TunerView versus GaugeControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTunerViewGaugeControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (40 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter LinszterKurt Wubbels

Customer experience

TunerView

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative56.7%

GaugeControl

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TunerView

One-time4
  • KTuner Protocol$4.99
  • ECUMaster Protocol$4.99
  • eCTune/HTS Protocol$4.99
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  • Neptune Protocol$4.99
None

GaugeControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TunerView free?
TunerView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GaugeControl free?
GaugeControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TunerView or GaugeControl?
GaugeControl is rated higher. TunerView averages 3.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while GaugeControl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TunerView or GaugeControl have ads?
Neither TunerView nor GaugeControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TunerView or GaugeControl?
TunerView ships an update every 6 weeks, and GaugeControl every 6 weeks. Most recently, TunerView was updated on August 31, 2026 and GaugeControl on September 7, 2026.

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