Comparison

Haltech Connect vs Gauge King

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

Head to head
About

Haltech Connect

Monitor vehicle channels, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and adjust settings for your Haltech ECU. This app facilitates initial setup for Rebel ECUs and connects to Wi-Fi enabled Nexus ECUs, allowing real-time data viewing and configuration changes.

Highlights
  • Monitor ECU channels
  • Read and clear DTCs
  • View and change settings
  • Perform initial ECU setup
  • Connect to Wi-Fi enabled ECUs
  • Select metric/imperial units
Features
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Monitor channels, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, see and change settings. Perform initial setup of your Rebel ECU. This app allows you to connect to your Wi-Fi enabled Haltech Nexus ECU. In it you can view any channel as you would do within NSP, and change most settings and table contents. It also allows you to view diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and clear them, as well as configuration errors such as a setting value out of range. You can choose from a range of metric and imperial units. If you have a Rebel ECU, you can use this app to access the setup wizard to configure your ECU for the first time. Note: Nexus firmware version 1.26 or later is required to use the mobile app. This can be updated using NSP.

About

Gauge King

Features
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Gauge King turns your iPhone into a clean, customisable digital gauge dashboard for your car. Connect a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader and view live vehicle telemetry in a modern dashboard designed for drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer view of what their car is doing. Build your own gauge layout, choose the data that matters to you, and monitor key information in real time. Gauge King can display supported vehicle data such as: RPM Speed Coolant temperature Intake air temperature Throttle position Engine load Battery voltage Fuel-related data as well as shift light layouts, calculated horsepower/Kw data and much more. Gauge King also includes Demo Mode, allowing you to experience the dashboard using simulated telemetry even when you are not connected to an OBDII reader. This is useful for trying layouts, testing gauges, previewing the app, or seeing how the dashboard feels before connecting to a vehicle. Features include: Customisable digital gauge dashboards Audible warnings based on configurable thresholds Apple CarPlay support Compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader support Live vehicle telemetry where supported by the vehicle and adapter Demo Mode with simulated data Performance-inspired gauge layouts Clear connection status Designed for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers Gauge King is built to make vehicle data easier to see, understand, and enjoy. Important notes: Gauge King requires a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader for live vehicle telemetry. Available telemetry depends on your vehicle, OBDII adapter, and supported sensors. Demo Mode uses simulated data and does not show real vehicle information. Gauge King is intended for information and display purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local road rules.

Screenshots

Haltech Connect4 screens
Gauge King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gauge King at every 4 days against Haltech Connect's every 2 months. Haltech Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). 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

Haltech Connect ships an update every 2 months, Gauge King every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Haltech Connect versus Gauge King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaltech ConnectGauge King
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOCKIN PTY LTDMark Ross

In-app purchases

None

Haltech Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Gauge King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Haltech Connect free?
Haltech Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gauge King free?
Gauge King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Haltech Connect or Gauge King have ads?
Neither Haltech Connect nor Gauge King shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Haltech Connect or Gauge King?
Haltech Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Gauge King every 4 days. Most recently, Haltech Connect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gauge King on October 17, 2026.

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