Comparison

KW DLC vs AKE tool.data

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

Head to head
About

KW DLC

This application allows users to program, save, and recall various ride heights for their DLC kit directly from their Apple device. It provides convenient control over vehicle suspension settings.

Highlights
  • Program ride heights
  • Save ride heights
  • Recall ride heights
  • DLC kit integration
  • Apple device control
Features
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This app enables your Apple device to program, save and recall different ride heights of your DLC kit.

About

AKE tool.data

Features
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AKE tool.data transforms your mobile device into a powerful tool-data hub for all serialized AKE tools—and beyond. Simply scan the Datamatrix code or built-in RFID chip to instantly view geometry, process and safety parameters. No code in sight? An on-screen keyboard lets you enter the SGTIN manually. If available, the app also pulls comprehensive tool data from the ETML Smart Cloud. - Datamatrix & RFID scanning - Manual SGTIN entry for non-scannable codes - Native AKE tool data display - Seamless ETML Smart Cloud integration

Screenshots

KW DLC4 screens
AKE tool.data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AKE tool.data at every 2 months against KW DLC's every 5 months. KW DLC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KW DLC ships an update every 5 months, AKE tool.data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KW DLC versus AKE tool.data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKW DLCAKE tool.data
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKW automotive GmbHAKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

KW DLC

No in-app purchases

None

AKE tool.data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KW DLC free?
KW DLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AKE tool.data free?
AKE tool.data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KW DLC or AKE tool.data have ads?
Neither KW DLC nor AKE tool.data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KW DLC or AKE tool.data?
KW DLC ships an update every 5 months, and AKE tool.data every 2 months. Most recently, KW DLC was updated on October 10, 2026 and AKE tool.data on September 28, 2026.

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