Comparison

Mac Tools vs LiLog

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

Head to head
About

Mac Tools

This utility transforms your smartphone into a sound and vibration detection tool. It assists technicians in pinpointing issues in vehicles and machinery by analyzing rattles, squeaks, and grinding noises. Requires specialized hardware to function.

Highlights
  • Sound and vibration detection
  • Locates defective or worn parts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Analog and digital display options
  • Adjustable sound settings
  • Informative user guide
Features
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The Mac Tools SmartEAR1 Sound & Vibration Detection app was developed to help assist the service technician in locating and finding defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment where vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds would be associated making the task very difficult or impossible to diagnose. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your smartphone will be transformed into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Technicians Tool allowing for ease of locating and finding those troubled areas. NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Mac Tools Distributor or call 1-800-MAC-TOOLS Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.

About

LiLog

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LiLog is a mobile CAN log analysis tool designed for automotive ECU engineers, testers, and developers. Analyze CAN traces directly on your iPhone or iPad without carrying a laptop. Quickly inspect messages, decode signals with DBC files, and troubleshoot vehicle issues anytime, anywhere. FEATURES • Offline CAN Log Analysis View and analyze CAN logs locally without requiring a network connection. • DBC Signal Decoding Import DBC files and decode raw CAN frames into readable engineering signals. • Fast Filtering & Search Quickly filter messages and locate important signals in large log files. • Multi-Format Log Support Supports common CAN log formats used in automotive development and testing workflows. • Mobile Engineering Workflow Ideal for vehicle testing, road tests, ECU debugging, integration testing, and issue investigation. BUILT FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS LiLog focuses on real engineering workflows instead of generic OBD monitoring tools. Whether you are working on ECU development, CAN network debugging, validation testing, or field troubleshooting, LiLog helps reduce the time required to inspect logs and locate abnormal vehicle behavior. Carry a lightweight CAN analysis tool in your pocket and analyze logs wherever your work takes you. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mac Tools4 screens
LiLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mac Tools at none against LiLog's 2. LiLog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LiLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mac Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mac Tools ships an update every 22 months, LiLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mac Tools versus LiLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMac ToolsLiLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJS Products, Inc.日娃 好

In-app purchases

None

Mac Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiLog

Subscriptions1
  • LiLog$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • LiLog$49.99

Questions

Is Mac Tools free?
Mac Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiLog free?
LiLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mac Tools or LiLog have ads?
Neither Mac Tools nor LiLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mac Tools or LiLog?
Mac Tools ships an update every 22 months, and LiLog every 2 months. Most recently, Mac Tools was updated on September 11, 2026 and LiLog on September 18, 2026.

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