ARB CAN Connect vs Hardkorr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARB CAN Connect
Configure your ARB CAN Connect device wirelessly. Select your vehicle from a list to quickly complete the installation and setup process in seconds.
- Wireless device connection
- Vehicle selection from app list
- Quick configuration
- Installation completion
- User-friendly interface
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The ARB CAN Connect App is a configuration tool that is used in conjunction with the ARB CAN Connect device. Use the app to complete your ARB CAN Connect installation. Wirelessly connect to your ARB CAN Connect device, select your vehicle from the application list and it will quickly complete the configuration in a matter of seconds.
Hardkorr
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This free app allows you to view detailed diagnostic information for your Hardkorr Bluetooth-enabled deep cycle batteries, chargers and regulators. You can access a range of useful information including: - State of charge - Nominal voltage and capacity - Live current draw and battery voltage - Status (standby, discharging, charging) - Time to empty / Time to full - Warnings and errors (short circuit, over- and under-temp, over- and under-voltage, over-discharge, over-charge) - Total charge cycles - Temperature - Detailed cell information Available on Apple CarPlay Supported products include: HKPBATL135B (135Ah Lithium Deep Cycle Battery) HKPBATL135BH (135Ah Lithium Deep Cycle Battery with Heat Film) HKPBATL240B (240Ah Lithium Deep Cycle Battery) HKPBATL240BH (240Ah Lithium Deep Cycle Battery with Heat Film) HKPBATLSL210 (210Ah Slimline Lithium Deep Cycle Battery) HKPBATLSL105 (105Ah Slimline Lithium Deep Cycle Battery) HKPBATL100BS (100Ah Deep Cycle Battery Black Series) HKPBATL150BS (150Ah Deep Cycle Battery Black Series) HKPBATL314BS (314Ah Deep Cycle Battery Black Series) HKPDCDC25BT (25A Bluetooth DC-DC Charger w/MPPT Solar) HKPDCDC40BT (40A Bluetooth DC-DC Charger w/MPPT Solar) HKPSOLR40A (40A 12/24V Solar MPPT Regulator) HKPSOLR60A (60A 12/24V Solar MPPT Regulator)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hardkorr at fortnightly against ARB CAN Connect's every 2 months. ARB CAN Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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.
ARB CAN Connect ships an update every 2 months, Hardkorr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARB CAN Connect | Hardkorr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARB Corporation Limited | Hardkorr |
In-app purchases
ARB CAN Connect
No in-app purchases
Hardkorr
No in-app purchases
Questions
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