Comparison

AXLY vs BIG Reader

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

Head to head
About

AXLY

Transform your phone into a comprehensive vehicle diagnostic, performance tracking, and customization tool. Monitor real-time data, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes with AI explanations, and unlock hidden ECU features. Includes track mode for performance timing and a garage to manage multiple vehicles.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle data gauges
  • OBD2 code scanning and clearing
  • AI-powered repair guidance
  • ECU feature unlocking and customization
  • Drag strip timing and performance tracking
  • Vehicle service history and garage management
  • VIN scanning for auto-identification
Features
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AXLY turns your iPhone into a powerful vehicle diagnostic, performance, and AI assistant tool — free. Pair any Bluetooth LE OBD2 adapter and get real insight into any 1996+ vehicle. CHECK ENGINE CODES Scan and clear check-engine (CEL) and powertrain trouble codes in seconds, each with a plain-English explanation. Extended ABS, SRS, and transmission module scanning is in beta for VAG vehicles. ASK AXLY — YOUR AI MECHANIC Get a plain-English diagnosis for any trouble code, researched for your exact year, make, and model with live web search — the most likely causes, the first thing to check, and real sources to back it up. Ask follow-ups by text, photo, or voice. Your first questions are free. LIVE DATA Beautiful real-time gauges for RPM, speed, throttle, boost, coolant temp, and more — organized into Engine, Fuel & Speed, and Electrical tabs. DRIVE MODE & DASHCAM Turn your phone into a heads-up digital dash, or record the road with your speed and datanburned right into the video. TRACK MODE Drag-strip-style timing using your car's real OBD2 speed data — more accurate than GPS-only apps. Time your 0-60 and quarter mile with christmas-tree staging, reaction time, and trap speed. Save runs and chase your personal bests. GARAGE Store multiple vehicles with photos, identify them by VIN, track service history, log modifications, set maintenance reminders, and generate shareable spec-sheet PDFs. ECU CODING (IN DEVELOPMENT) A preview of what's coming: unlock hidden factory features on VAG vehicles (Audi, VW, Porsche, Škoda, SEAT) — needle sweep, digital speedometer, comfort windows, and more. Currently a demo while full coding is in development. COMPATIBILITY Works with Bluetooth LE OBD2 adapters (Veepeak, Vgate, OBDLink, and more) on any 1996+ vehicle. PRICING AXLY is free — every feature unlocked, no subscription. The only optional add-on is AI question packs for Ask AXLY: 10 questions for $4.99 or 25 for $9.99. One-time purchases that never expire. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Terms of Use: https://axly.pro/terms Privacy Policy: https://axly.pro/privacy

About

BIG Reader

Features
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BIG Reader helps you read and understand any printed document — letters, bills, medicine labels, forms, and more. Made for seniors and anyone who finds small print hard to read. Point your camera at a page. BIG Reader captures it, turns it into crisp, HUGE text, and scrolls it gently at your own pace. No more squinting, no more guessing. MADE FOR COMFORT • Huge, clear text with adjustable size and line spacing • Gentle auto-scroll reading at the speed you choose • Light and dark reading themes • One big SCAN button — no confusing menus MAKE IT SIMPLE (AI) • One tap turns a confusing document into a short, plain-English summary • Key facts, amounts, dates, and phone numbers are kept exactly as written • Entirely optional — the original text is always the default YOUR LIBRARY • Every scan is saved on your device • Search, rename, and reopen documents any time • Private by design: your documents are stored only on your phone PREMIUM • Try BIG Reader with 20 free scans • Go unlimited with Premium: $4.99/month or $29.99/year • Payment is charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store settings. Privacy policy: https://big-reader-backend.rork.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If a document matters, you deserve to understand it. BIG Reader makes that easy.

Screenshots

AXLY4 screens
BIG Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AXLY at 15.1 against BIG Reader's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AXLY sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BIG Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AXLY versus BIG Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAXLYBIG Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle JoeckelRICARDO DAVID CURTIS

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AXLY

Subscriptions2
  • Enthusiast Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Enthusiast Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 Ask AXLY Questions$4.99
  • 25 Ask AXLY Questions$9.99
2 purchases

BIG Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AXLY free?
AXLY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BIG Reader free?
BIG Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AXLY or BIG Reader have ads?
Neither AXLY nor BIG Reader shows ads.

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