Truck Explorer vs Crewchief Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Truck Explorer
This specialized software enables advanced diagnostics and programming for various trucks, buses, and industrial machines. It facilitates reading/writing ECU memory, immobilizer operations, key programming, and calculating access codes, often via the OBD port.
- ECU memory read/write (FLASH/EEPROM)
- IMMO OFF operation
- New key programming
- Special access code calculation
- OBD port operations
- Support for multiple truck brands
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Truck Explorer® is a unique tool on the market for special operations on MERCEDES, MAN, IVECO, Freightliner, MAZ, KAMAZ, CLAAS, PONSSE, UNIMOG and other trucks, buses and industrial machines. It allows to read/write memory (FLASH/EEPROM) of ECUs, make IMMO OFF operation, program new keys, calculate special access codes (VeDoc X1, X2, X8; FDOK XT, XN etc.). Most of operations can be easily done via OBD port without any ECU disassembling or soldering works. This feature makes Truck Explorer® a must-have tool for independent truck repair workshops and chiptuning service providers. WARNING: External VEI® (Vehicle Explorer Interface®) device V6 and special license are required to run this software. Please visit www.autovei.com or www.truckexplorer.pro to obtain them. For different vehicles brands we offer additional accessories and software licenses.
Crewchief Auto
Manage your vehicles with this app. Read diagnostic trouble codes, view live engine data, and get AI-powered reports with repair guidance and cost estimates. Track maintenance, store records, and set reminders for unlimited vehicles.
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- View live engine data
- AI diagnostic reports with repair guidance
- Track unlimited vehicle types
- Store photos, documents, and service records
- Set maintenance reminders
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Crew Chief is your all-in-one vehicle management app. Connect a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner to read diagnostic trouble codes, view live engine data, and get AI-powered diagnostic reports with repair guidance and cost estimates. DIAGNOSTICS & SCANNING • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) via Bluetooth OBD2 • View live engine data — RPM, speed, coolant temp, fuel trim, and more • Get AI diagnostic reports with severity ratings, repair steps, and part recommendations • Look up any OBD2 code with detailed explanations VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Track unlimited vehicle types — cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, tractors, RVs, ATVs, and more • Store photos, documents, and service records • Set maintenance reminders and track tasks • Manage your entire fleet from one dashboard DREAM CARS • Set alerts for vehicles you're looking for • Search eBay Motors and marketplace listings • Save and compare listings PROJECTS • Track maintenance tasks across all vehicles • Organize by priority and status • Estimate costs and schedule due dates Works with any ELM327-compatible Bluetooth OBD2 scanner. Free to use with optional Pro subscription for unlimited AI diagnostics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Truck Explorer at free against Crewchief Auto's freemium. Truck Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Truck Explorer against 5.0 for Crewchief Auto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
Truck Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, Crewchief Auto every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Truck Explorer | Crewchief Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIELEKTRIK | David Justice |
Customer experience
Truck Explorer
Crewchief Auto
In-app purchases
Truck Explorer
No in-app purchases
Crewchief Auto
No in-app purchases
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