1. Home
  2. πŸ”§ Utilities
  3. ARB CAN Connect
  4. vs SmartCell
Comparison

ARB CAN Connect vs SmartCell

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

Head to head
ARB CAN Connect
ARB CAN Connect

CAN Connect configuration tool

Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
No ratingsView app β†’
SmartCell
SmartCell
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
No ratingsView app β†’
About

ARB CAN Connect

Features
Read full description

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.

About

SmartCell

Features
Read full description

The SmartCell application is a data collection system. Users can monitor the voltage, current,temperature, power values of the battery，and battery capacity in real-time on the system, and can also set device parameters.

Screenshots

ARB CAN Connect2 screens
SmartCell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartCell at every 3 weeks against ARB CAN Connect's every 2 months. SmartCell also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARB CAN Connect ships an update every 2 months, SmartCell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ARB CAN Connect versus SmartCell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARB CAN ConnectSmartCell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARB Corporation LimitedVIC OFFROAD PTY. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

ARB CAN Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SmartCell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARB CAN Connect free?
ARB CAN Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartCell free?
SmartCell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARB CAN Connect or SmartCell have ads?
Neither ARB CAN Connect nor SmartCell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARB CAN Connect or SmartCell?
ARB CAN Connect ships an update every 2 months, and SmartCell every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARB CAN Connect was updated on September 12, 2026 and SmartCell on September 9, 2026.

Other comparisons

ARB CAN ConnectREDARC Alpha Battery MonitorARB CAN Connect vs REDARC Alpha Battery MonitorCompare β†’ARB CAN ConnectBaintech Lithium Battery AppARB CAN Connect vs Baintech Lithium Battery AppCompare β†’ARB CAN ConnectCentury Lithium ProARB CAN Connect vs Century Lithium ProCompare β†’ARB CAN ConnectIntelliARB CAN Connect vs IntelliCompare β†’SmartCellKK TPMSSmartCell vs KK TPMSCompare β†’SmartCellRedbackINSTALLSmartCell vs RedbackINSTALLCompare β†’SmartCelleTAPSmartCell vs eTAPCompare β†’SmartCellmyCOOLMAN RECREATIONALSmartCell vs myCOOLMAN RECREATIONALCompare β†’