Comparison

Watchlog Bluetooth vs CANchecked

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

Head to head
About

Watchlog Bluetooth

This application facilitates Bluetooth connections for data collection from specific sensors. It is designed to work seamlessly with Hydrotechnik sensors, enabling efficient data transfer and management.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Hydrotechnik sensor support
  • Data collection
  • Data management
Features
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Bluetooth connection app for use with Hydrotechnik sensors.

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CANchecked

Features
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With the CANchecked app, you can configure supported CANchecked devices directly from your iPhone. The connection to the device is established via Bluetooth โ€“ no PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. At launch, the app supports the CANchecked MFD18 and the Vandal DSP. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Change your device settings directly in the app. For the MFD18, this includes: โ€ข Display brightness and orientation โ€ข CAN bus speed and termination โ€ข Sensor assignments and units โ€ข Gear calculation โ€ข Data logging โ€ข Controls and rotary encoders โ€ข Sleep and wake behavior EDIT DISPLAY PAGES Configure up to ten display pages. Choose the desired layout and define which sensors should be displayed. Depending on the layout, you can also adjust colors, scales, value ranges, fonts, and additional display options. Custom startup images, backgrounds, and gauge needle graphics can be transferred from your iPhone to the device. VIEW LIVE DATA Read the current sensor values from the connected device directly in the app. This allows you to quickly verify sensor assignments and incoming data. SET UP WARNINGS Create warnings based on available sensor values. Select the sensor, threshold, and condition, and define which action should be triggered. The MFD18 supports warning messages on the display, the Glow Ring, and the MPP2 output, among other options. MANAGE FILES Transfer TRI and TRX files from your iPhone to the device. Existing files can be selected, downloaded, or deleted. EXPORT LOG FILES Transfer recorded log files to your iPhone. Measurement data can be exported as CSV or VBO files or saved in the native file format. UPDATE FIRMWARE The app notifies you via push notification when new device updates are available. Available firmware updates can then be transferred to the connected device via Bluetooth. No PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. Available features depend on the connected device and the installed firmware. The app can only be used with supported CANchecked or Vandal hardware. SAFETY NOTICE Only configure your device while the vehicle is stationary. Do not use the app while driving.

Screenshots

Watchlog Bluetooth4 screens
CANchecked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Watchlog Bluetooth at 13.0 against CANchecked's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watchlog Bluetooth ships an update every 2 months, CANchecked monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Watchlog Bluetooth versus CANchecked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchlog BluetoothCANchecked
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHydrotechnik UK Test Engineering LtdCANchecked GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Watchlog Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

None

CANchecked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watchlog Bluetooth free?
Watchlog Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CANchecked free?
CANchecked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watchlog Bluetooth or CANchecked have ads?
Neither Watchlog Bluetooth nor CANchecked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watchlog Bluetooth or CANchecked?
Watchlog Bluetooth ships an update every 2 months, and CANchecked monthly. Most recently, Watchlog Bluetooth was updated on November 4, 2026 and CANchecked on October 31, 2026.

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