Comparison

LiLog vs CANviewer

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

Head to head
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/

About

CANviewer

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CANviewer is a mobile tool for viewing and analysing CAN-bus logs and DBC signals, designed for vehicle electronics, testing, calibration and service work. KEY FEATURES • Import ASC-style text (including compatible ASV), supported Vector BLF objects, PCAN TRC and header-based CSV logs • Filter raw frames by CAN ID, Rx/Tx direction and channel • Import DBC files and decode their signal definitions • Plot decoded signal values as charts • Open a matching sample log and DBC with one tap, without using your free quota • Follow the first preferred system language (Chinese or English; otherwise English), with a persistent manual override • Pro: save local log/DBC copies and chart selections across restarts • Pro: export every valid original point for selected message signals, independent of chart sampling FREE VERSION AND PRO The free version includes log browsing, filtering and DBC viewing, with 3 chart-session unlocks per day. An unlock lasts for the current chart view's lifetime; signal changes, gestures and redraws do not cost extra. Recreating the view or restarting requires another unlock. Samples are unlimited and do not consume the real-file quota. Umeng Ads is used for mainland-China device regions; Unity Ads is used elsewhere. A launch ad is requested once during a cold start. After a useful chart remains visible for 90 seconds, one additional interstitial opportunity is allowed per foreground session; later returns from background may also be eligible, at least 30 seconds apart. Ads are blocked during import, file picking, export and purchases. A one-time Pro purchase removes ads and adds unlimited charts, local project saving and full signal CSV export. Existing projects can still be opened or deleted; chart access follows current entitlements. FORMAT SCOPE BLF support covers selected classic CAN/CAN FD objects, with visible skip counts for unsupported objects/containers and errors for damaged structures. DBC supports basic integer signals with Intel/Motorola byte order, signedness, factor and offset. Multiplexed and floating-point signals are not supported and are explicitly reported. This is not a full desktop analysis suite or a vehicle diagnostic instrument. PRIVACY Log and DBC files are processed on your device. Advertising SDKs are initialized only in the free version. You may choose whether to allow tracking in the iOS system prompt.

Screenshots

LiLog4 screens
CANviewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiLog at none against CANviewer's shown. LiLog also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and CANviewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiLog ships an update every 2 months, CANviewer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LiLog versus CANviewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiLogCANviewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę—„åØƒ 儽擋 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LiLog

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

CANviewer

One-time1
  • CAN Log Viewer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is LiLog free?
LiLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CANviewer free?
CANviewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiLog or CANviewer have ads?
CANviewer shows ads; LiLog does not.
Which is updated more often, LiLog or CANviewer?
LiLog ships an update every 2 months, and CANviewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiLog was updated on November 5, 2026 and CANviewer on November 5, 2026.

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