Comparison

Engine Link vs EV Town

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

Head to head
About

Engine Link

Transform your iPhone into a powerful vehicle diagnostics tool. Monitor real-time performance, read and clear fault codes, and customize your dashboard with detailed sensor data. Supports emission testing and offers a HUD mode for night driving.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle monitoring
  • Read and clear OBD fault codes
  • Customizable gauges and dashboards
  • MPG widget and fuel efficiency plotting
  • Heads up display (HUD) mode
  • Horsepower, torque, and acceleration metrics
  • Custom PID support
Features
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EngineLink will turn your iPhone/iPod into vehicle / car performance / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II WIFI adapter or a low Energy Bluetooth adapter (LELink, LELink2, Carista, Viecar) to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. The only iPhone app does custom PID, now supports Torque custom PID file. BENEFITS: * Emission Test. * See what your car is doing in real-time. * Read and clear OBD fault codes. * Display car performance and sensor data. * Customizable gauges, showing only the data you were interested in * Top Ranked Car App * No in-app purchase and No subscription fees! __________________ FEATURES: + Show and reset a DTC / CEL / fault code (current, pending and history) like a scan tool + Graph data + MPG widget to plot real time fuel efficiency + Heads up display / HUD mode for night time driving (mirror the display on your vehicle's windshield) + Can read Transmission Temperatures (vehicle dependant) + Horsepower/HP & Torque / acceleration + Boost / vacuum gauge + Engine speed / Engine RPM / Engine Load /Coolant / Fuel Tank + Customizable dashboard + Full configurable GUI with user choice of dial gauge, bar gauge, plot gauge, digital gauge, and on-off gauge as display elements + Full custom PID support. + Formula support. + Preloaded GM and Ford PID libraries + Preloaded standard PID library and Prius PID libraries . + User can add more libraries within the app or by using iTunes File Sharing + Multiple ECU support. Non-CAN, 11-bit CAN, and 29-bit CAN ECU bus types + Multiframe data support + Background color option + Email user log function (access by long pressing custom PID screen) + Multiple PID formula support + 0 to 60mph timer and quarter mile timer __________________ EngineLink supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. If in doubt check with your manufacturer first or look for 'OBD2' on written on a big white label in your engine bay. The app needs an ELM compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (for iPhone4s and later) or Wi-Fi adapter to work. You can check Developer WebSite for Adapter Guide: http://www.outdoor-apps.com/enginelink.html *** If you have Bluetooth OBD adaptor, please contact support@ksolution.org for instruction before you purchase this app. Drop us an email for any suggestions/questions you may have at support@ksolution.org. We will answer.

About

EV Town

This app helps first-time electric vehicle charger users have a seamless experience. It allows you to locate nearby charging stations, monitor your charging sessions in real-time, and access customer support.

Highlights
  • Locate charging stations
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • User-friendly interface
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Customer support access
Features
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The electrifying world of electric vehicles (EVs) and to the community of environmentally-conscious drivers! We're thrilled to have you join on this journey towards a greener future, starting with your very first EV charger experience with us. As a first-time user of smart EV charger, we want to ensure that your experience is seamless, convenient, and enjoyable. Here are a few tips to get you started: Locate Our Charging Stations: Our chargers are strategically located for your convenience, ensuring easy access to charging on the go. Simply use the mobile app to locate the nearest charging station. Charging Process: Charging your EV is simple and straightforward. Just plug your vehicle into the station using the provided charging gun, and our user-friendly interface will guide you through the rest. Monitor Your Charging Session: Relax while your vehicle charges. Monitor its progress in real-time on our mobile app or the charging station display. Customer Support: If you encounter any issues or have questions during your charging, our customer support team is here to help.

Screenshots

Engine Link4 screens
EV Town3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EV Town at Free against Engine Link's $5.99. EV Town also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Engine Link's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EV Town is free to download; Engine Link costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Engine Link against 3.0 for EV Town. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engine Link has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engine Link ships an update every 2 months, EV Town monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Engine Link versus EV Town: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngine LinkEV Town
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (62 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperK SOLUTION LLCITHENA, LLC

Customer experience

Engine Link

All ratings62 ratings
Positive45.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative48.4%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative52.0%

EV Town

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Engine Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on connection
  • Fails to read/clear error codes
  • Inaccurate sensor readings
  • Compatibility issues with certain OBD dongles

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle types
  • Improve user interface and customization options
  • Add more PID support, especially for EVs
  • Implement language localization
  • Improve data logging and export capabilities

EV Town

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Engine Link

No in-app purchases

None

EV Town

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Engine Link free?
Engine Link costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Town free?
EV Town is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Engine Link or EV Town?
EV Town is rated higher. Engine Link averages 2.9 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while EV Town averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Engine Link or EV Town have ads?
Neither Engine Link nor EV Town shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engine Link or EV Town?
Engine Link ships an update every 2 months, and EV Town monthly. Most recently, Engine Link was updated on November 6, 2026 and EV Town on October 30, 2026.

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