TPE Flasher vs Klaro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TPE Flasher
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This B2B Application is used to flash Mercedes-Benz vehicles for customers of TPE Europe GmbH.
Klaro
This app deciphers your car's check engine light by reading and explaining diagnostic trouble codes in plain language. It also displays live engine data and allows you to clear codes after repairs.
- Reads and explains fault codes
- Clears check engine light
- Displays live engine data
- Customizable dashboard
- Scan history
- VIN recognition
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Klaro turns the check engine light into a clear explanation. Plug an OBD2 adapter into the diagnostic socket under your dashboard, and Klaro reads what the engine computer has stored. You finally know what is wrong, in plain words, without workshop jargon. WHAT KLARO DOES โข Reads confirmed and pending fault codes โข Explains every code in plain language, with how urgent it is โข Clears the codes and turns the light off, once the fault is fixed โข Shows live engine data: revs, speed, temperatures, pressures, oxygen sensors and over a hundred other readings โข Builds your own dashboard: pick your tiles, reorder them with a long press โข Keeps your scan history on the phone, readable with no adapter plugged in โข Recognises your vehicle by its VIN and remembers the name you gave it TRANSLATED PROPERLY All 774 standard generic codes are translated into English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish and Arabic. Manufacturer-specific codes keep their original wording: their meaning depends on the make and the ECU software version, and an invented translation would mislead rather than help. WHAT YOU NEED An ELM327 OBD2 adapter, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It is not included with the app. On iPhone, pick a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE (BLE) model: classic Bluetooth adapters do not work with iOS. No adapter yet? The demo car built into the app lets you explore every screen first. Your vehicle must be OBD2 compliant: that covers petrol cars sold in Europe since 2001 and diesel since 2004, and cars sold in the US since 1996. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No account, no sign-up. Every explanation ships inside the app, which matters: once connected to a Wi-Fi adapter, your phone has no network access left. KLARO PRO Reading codes and live data are free, with no ads. Clearing codes is part of Klaro Pro, a one-time purchase, no subscription. AN HONEST WARNING Clearing a code turns the light off but repairs nothing. If the fault is still there, the code comes back. Emission monitors are also reset: expect several dozen miles before an inspection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TPE Flasher at none against Klaro's 1. Klaro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Klaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TPE Flasher asks for nothing beyond the download.
TPE Flasher ships an update weekly, Klaro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TPE Flasher | Klaro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPE Europe GmbH | intergoldex llc |
In-app purchases
TPE Flasher
No in-app purchases
Klaro
- Klaro Pro$4.99









