Laser Examiner vs MINI DASH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Laser Examiner
This tool accurately measures brake disc wear and remaining tire tread depth without removing the wheel. Voice notifications guide users through the process, offering quick checks and detailed analysis. Readings are stored for customer reports.
- Measure brake disc wear
- Measure tire tread depth
- No wheel removal required
- Voice guided instructions
- FastCheck mode
- Test archive storage
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LASER EXAMINER is the tool by TEXA that allows detecting the brake disc wear accurately, without having to remove the wheel from the vehicle, and the remaining tire tread. Thanks to this APP, it is easier and quicker to carry out these operations! The voice notifications guide you step-by-step to collect all the data correctly. After installing it, 3 different functions can be accessed: - FastCheck: ideal when accepting the vehicle in the workshop for a quick first check; - Brake disc analysis: for analysing the wear of the brake discs; - Tire tread analysis: for analysing the remaining tire tread depth. Each reading is stored in the test archive so it can be printed and given to the customer.
MINI DASH
This app allows you to wirelessly control your MINI DASH display via Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, switch between modes, and change screen rotation for a customized driving experience.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Adjustable brightness
- Screen mode switching
- Customizable screen rotation
- Plug & Play wireless control
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Take full control of your MINI DASH! Connect via Bluetooth and fine-tune your MINI DASH. Features: Adjust Brightness – Perfect visibility day & night Switch Screens – Swap between two display modes instantly Change Rotation – Customize the screen orientation to fit your setup Plug & Play – No wires, no hassle – 100% wireless control Simply connect, adjust, and drive! The perfect solution for a clean, smart, and seamless driving experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MINI DASH at every 6 weeks against Laser Examiner's every 7 months. Laser Examiner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Laser Examiner ships an update every 7 months, MINI DASH every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Laser Examiner | MINI DASH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEXA SpA | Linus Kemper |
Customer experience
Laser Examiner
MINI DASH
In-app purchases
Laser Examiner
No in-app purchases
MINI DASH
No in-app purchases
