Comparison

Bluespark vs ChipPower VTX9

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

Head to head
About

Bluespark

Connect to your tuning device to manage maps, settings, and power. Reprogram your device wirelessly by downloading and installing updated maps.

Highlights
  • Connect to tuning device
  • Select maps and settings
  • Toggle device on/off
  • Download updated maps
  • Wireless map installation
  • Reprogramming option
Features
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Connect to your Bluespark tuning box to select maps, settings and toggle the box on and off. Reprogramming option allows you to download updated maps for your box and install them wirelessly.

About

ChipPower VTX9

Features
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Introducing our groundbreaking app, "ChipPower VTX9" โ€“ changing the way you interact with your car! It seamlessly connects with the chip box installed under your car's hood, allowing you to control the VTX9 chip box's functions directly from your smartphone. This transformation effectively turns your smartphone into a powerful remote control for managing your vehicle's power.

Screenshots

Bluespark3 screens
ChipPower VTX94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bluespark at 12.0 against ChipPower VTX9's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, ChipPower VTX9 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Bluespark versus ChipPower VTX9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluesparkChipPower VTX9
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 months โ€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBluespark Automotive LtdKrzysztof Larysz

In-app purchases

None

Bluespark

No in-app purchases

None

ChipPower VTX9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluespark free?
Bluespark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChipPower VTX9 free?
ChipPower VTX9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluespark or ChipPower VTX9 have ads?
Neither Bluespark nor ChipPower VTX9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluespark or ChipPower VTX9?
Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, and ChipPower VTX9 every 8 months. Most recently, Bluespark was updated on October 6, 2026 and ChipPower VTX9 on October 27, 2026.

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