Chipwerke vs MotorWeek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chipwerke
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Chipwerke uses original OEM plugs, no wire splicing, cutting or drilling. The power level can be adjusted by the user and runs custom software on a microchip inside the module developed for each engine type and model.
MotorWeek
Access a library of automotive content, including new car reviews and EV guides. Watch the latest programs, read news stories, and listen to podcasts on demand. Easily share content with friends and family.
- New car reviews
- EV guide
- Watch latest programs
- Read news stories
- Listen to podcasts
- Share content
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MotorWeek is an American television news magazine program that focuses on the automotive industry. The program is produced by Maryland Public Television for PBS, and airs on MAVTV. The MotorWeek App allows you to explore MotorWeek content whenever you want, share stories with your friends, and watch our latest programs all from your mobile device! Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button.. • Read news stories, listen to podcasts, and other information from the station all in one place. The MotorWeek App is brought to you by the people at MotorWeek, and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have! https://motorweek.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chipwerke at every 3 days against MotorWeek's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chipwerke ships an update every 3 days, MotorWeek every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Chipwerke | MotorWeek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vitalen Auto Performance Inc. | Maryland Department of General Services |
In-app purchases
Chipwerke
No in-app purchases
MotorWeek
No in-app purchases
