Comparison

CAN Scope vs LiLog

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

Head to head
About

CAN Scope

Features
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CAN Scope is a professional CAN bus monitoring, analysis, and communication app developed by GENEMEK. Access your CAN bus networks wirelessly via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Real-Time Monitoring - View CAN messages instantly: ID, DLC, data (HEX/ASCII), timestamp, and period info - Two trace modes: Rolling and Fixed - Filter by CAN ID to focus on the messages that matter Message Transmission - Create up to 20 TX slots as CAN message templates - Single-shot or periodic transmission support - Standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) CAN frame support Advanced Bus Control - Wide baudrate range from 25 kbps to 1 Mbps, or enter a custom baudrate - Listen-Only mode for passive monitoring - Advanced bit timing configuration (BRP, TSEG1, TSEG2, SJW) - Live bus status, error counters, and statistics Logging & Sharing - Record CAN traffic to file - Export or share log files Configuration Management - Save, load, and update your TX slot layouts - Store different configurations for different projects Developed by GENEMEK.

About

LiLog

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LiLog is a mobile CAN log analysis tool designed for automotive ECU engineers, testers, and developers. Analyze CAN traces directly on your iPhone or iPad without carrying a laptop. Quickly inspect messages, decode signals with DBC files, and troubleshoot vehicle issues anytime, anywhere. FEATURES • Offline CAN Log Analysis View and analyze CAN logs locally without requiring a network connection. • DBC Signal Decoding Import DBC files and decode raw CAN frames into readable engineering signals. • Fast Filtering & Search Quickly filter messages and locate important signals in large log files. • Multi-Format Log Support Supports common CAN log formats used in automotive development and testing workflows. • Mobile Engineering Workflow Ideal for vehicle testing, road tests, ECU debugging, integration testing, and issue investigation. BUILT FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS LiLog focuses on real engineering workflows instead of generic OBD monitoring tools. Whether you are working on ECU development, CAN network debugging, validation testing, or field troubleshooting, LiLog helps reduce the time required to inspect logs and locate abnormal vehicle behavior. Carry a lightweight CAN analysis tool in your pocket and analyze logs wherever your work takes you. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CAN Scope4 screens
LiLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAN Scope at none against LiLog's 2. CAN Scope also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. LiLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CAN Scope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAN Scope ships an update every 4 days, LiLog every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CAN Scope versus LiLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAN ScopeLiLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEN ELEKTROMEKANIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIę—„åØƒ 儽

In-app purchases

None

CAN Scope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiLog

Subscriptions1
  • LiLog$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • LiLog$49.99

Questions

Is CAN Scope free?
CAN Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiLog free?
LiLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CAN Scope or LiLog have ads?
Neither CAN Scope nor LiLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAN Scope or LiLog?
CAN Scope ships an update every 4 days, and LiLog every 2 months. Most recently, CAN Scope was updated on November 5, 2026 and LiLog on November 5, 2026.

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