Comparison

Car Burnout vs ECUconnect

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

Head to head
About

Car Burnout

Features
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Car Burnout app allows you to use the line lock feature. All you need is a compatible OBD2 device. Line lock is a feature that is used to warm up the tires before a straight-line race. To use this feature, tap Start button on the main screen. Then press and hold any cruise control button on the steering wheel. Car Burnout app use the ABS solenoids to lock the front wheels until cruise control button is pressed. Firmly press the brake pedal to the floor and release. Press the accelerator pedal to make the wheels lose their traction! To release the front brakes, simply release the button on the steering wheel. It should only be used on the track! Supported vehicles: - Dodge Challenger 2015+ - Dodge Charger 2011+ - Chrysler 300 2011+ Recommended devices: - Carista bluetooth, - Vgate iCar2 bluetooth An additional Security Gateway (SGW) Bypass cable is required for 2018+ vehicles. By using Car Burnout, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which can be found at the following links: Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: [https://carburnout.app/privacy-policy.html](https://carburnout.app/privacy-policy.html)

About

ECUconnect

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With ECUconnect, you can manage the firmware of your TPE ECUconnect OBD2 adapter and carry out various maintenance duties.

Screenshots

Car Burnout4 screens
ECUconnect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECUconnect at none against Car Burnout's 2. Car Burnout's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Car Burnout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ECUconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Car Burnout ships an update every 9 days, ECUconnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Car Burnout versus ECUconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar BurnoutECUconnect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOBDifyTPE Europe GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Car Burnout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual access14 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

ECUconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Car Burnout free?
Car Burnout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECUconnect free?
ECUconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Car Burnout or ECUconnect have ads?
Neither Car Burnout nor ECUconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Car Burnout or ECUconnect?
Car Burnout ships an update every 9 days, and ECUconnect every 5 months. Most recently, Car Burnout was updated on October 27, 2026 and ECUconnect on October 4, 2026.

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