Comparison

ProMasters Only vs ProMaster Dash

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

Head to head
About

ProMasters Only

This app provides diagnostic tools and information specifically for Ram ProMaster vans. It offers real-time gauge monitoring, trouble code explanations, and a repair log, requiring a separate OBD dongle purchase.

Highlights
  • Trouble code reader with explanations
  • Real-time gauge monitoring (Voltage, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temp, etc.)
  • Transmission fluid temperature gauge
  • Oil change and repair log book
  • Repair shop finder
  • Technical library with videos
  • Fluids and consumables specifications
Features
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Welcome to the ProMasters Only App version 2.0. This is a phone or tablet app written specifically for the Ram ProMaster. Covers Promaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 all years. App requires hardware purchase of an OBD dongle ($15-30 on Amazon). Approved dongles and links to them are in the demonstration video: https://youtu.be/XWhNLE6Peno New and Improved for 2.0: * Gauge Alarms * One-touch Login * Wake Lock * Heads Up Display Mode * Gauge explanation videos * Oil Change/Repair log book * Repair Shop Finder * Technical Library of videos covering ALL topics * Fluids and Consumables Specs This app features a trouble code reader, and if any of the common codes for ProMaster come up it provides a link for a detailed explanation of that code, what causes it, and how to fix it. Gauges for Voltage, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temperature, Engine power, and Fuel trims. Plus the ALL IMPORTANT Transmission fluid temperature gauge - monitoring transmission temps may save your transmission! Note: transmission temp gauge does not work on 2022-later vans, but is not as important on those newer transmissions. Note: app not fully implemented for the diesel ProMasters. App is free upgrades for life.

About

ProMaster Dash

Features
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ProMaster Dash turns your phone into a purpose-built gauge cluster for the RAM ProMaster. Connect a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter and see the readings that actually matter on these vans, in a clean, glanceable layout made for the road. Built for ProMaster owners and van builders who want more than a generic scan tool. LIVE GAUGES Transmission temperature, the number every ProMaster owner wants to watch Coolant temp, oil pressure, oil temp, and battery voltage Speed and RPM at a glance Color warning bands you can tune to your own thresholds Gauge Focus, select up to 3 gauges and expand them full screen for easy monitoring on the road TRIP LOGGING Automatic trip recording with distance, duration, and average speed GPS elevation and road grade Detailed per-trip graphs of transmission and coolant temps over time, with climb and descent Export any trip as a GPX file to keep or share MAINTENANCE TRACKING A service schedule tuned for the ProMaster, including severe-duty intervals See what is due, coming up, and overdue at a glance Log your own service history DIAGNOSTIC CODES Read engine trouble codes with plain-language descriptions Clear codes when supported by your vehicle PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no ads Everything stays on your device. Your vehicle data and trips are never uploaded. REQUIREMENTS A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 adapter such as the vLinker MS or a compatible ELM327 BLE adapter, sold separately Plugs into the standard OBD2 port under the dash Transmission temperature readout supports both 6-speed (62TE) and 9-speed (948TE) ProMasters. Other gauges work across model years. ProMaster Dash is an informational tool and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or a dedicated scan tool. Always confirm important readings with a qualified mechanic, and never interact with the app while driving.

Screenshots

ProMasters Only1 screens
ProMaster Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProMaster Dash at $24.99 against ProMasters Only's $69.99. ProMaster Dash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

ProMasters Only costs $69.99 and ProMaster Dash $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProMasters Only ships an update every 7 months, ProMaster Dash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ProMasters Only versus ProMaster Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProMasters OnlyProMaster Dash
Price$69.99$24.99 — better
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKip AmoreMarc Emmons

In-app purchases

None

ProMasters Only

No in-app purchases

None

ProMaster Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProMasters Only free?
ProMasters Only costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProMaster Dash free?
ProMaster Dash costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProMasters Only or ProMaster Dash have ads?
Neither ProMasters Only nor ProMaster Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProMasters Only or ProMaster Dash?
ProMasters Only ships an update every 7 months, and ProMaster Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProMasters Only was updated on October 17, 2026 and ProMaster Dash on October 14, 2026.

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