Comparison

AutoLink100 vs EVScanner

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

Head to head
About

AutoLink100

Access vehicle diagnostics with your smartphone or tablet when paired with a compatible adapter. Supports all 10 OBD II test modes for quick and complete diagnosis, offering thousands of code tips to save time for DIYers and professionals.

Highlights
  • All 10 OBD II test modes
  • Troubleshooter code tips
  • Check Engine Light diagnosis
  • Clear codes and reset monitors
  • Live PCM DataStream graphing
  • Vehicle information retrieval
Features
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The AutoLink100 provides easy access to vehicle diagnostics using smart phone or pad when paired to the available AL100 vehicle adapter. It supports all 10 modes of OBD II test for a complete and fast diagnosis at NO charge, in addition with thousands of troubleshooter code tips, which is truly time-saving and ideal for DIYers and professional technicians. ●Works on ALL 1996 and newer vehicle (OBDII&CAN) – domestic and import ●Quick State Emissions readiness check and drive cycle verification ●Easily determines the cause of the Check Engine Light (MIL) ●Retrieves generic (P0, P2, P3, and U0), manufacturer specific (P1, P3, and U1) codes and pending codes ●Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), clears codes and resets monitors ●Enhanced OBDII Mode 6 On-board Monitoring Test Results for Specific Monitored Systems ●Views freeze frame data ●Reads and graphs live PCM DataStream ●Troubleshooter code tips guide technicians to the root cause of trouble code faster, saving diagnosis and repair time ●Retrieves vehicle information (VIN,CIN and CVN) Information Developer Autel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

About

EVScanner

Monitor your electric or hybrid car's battery health and performance with detailed insights. Compare your battery's condition to averages, view real-time sensor data, and get peace of mind when buying or selling used EVs. Supports Apple CarPlay.

Highlights
  • Battery health insights
  • Trend and forecast comparison
  • Real-time sensor data dashboard
  • Used vehicle assessment tool
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Charging curve recording
Features
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EVScanner is your ultimate companion for monitoring the performance of your electric or hybrid car. BATTERY HEALTH INSIGHTS With EVScanner, you gain access to detailed insights into the state of health of your battery or individual battery cells, alongside advanced battery data such as voltage, energy content, or temperature. TREND AND FORECAST Compare your battery's health with the average for other vehicles from the same series. This comparison allows you to measure the condition of your car's battery relative to a broader dataset, providing a clear understanding of where your vehicle stands in terms of battery health and longevity. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD Additionally, EVScanner provides real-time sensor data for the motor, battery, and charging metrics. If needed, EVScanner records your charging curve. PEACE OF MIND FOR USED VEHICLES By providing detailed battery health insights, EVScanner assists with the buying and selling of used electric or hybrid cars. For sellers, these insights enhance transparency and could increase your car's value. APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT As an add-on feature, you can access vital data directly from your car's display through Apple CarPlay. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES An OBD adapter is needed to connect to your vehicle. For BMW & MINI: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter or one of the compatible adapters for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. Please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters. For other brands: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter. SUPPORTED CARS Audi - A6 TFSI e (C8, 2019 - 2025) - Q4 e-tron (2021+) - Q4 Sportback e-tron (2021+) - Q5 e-tron (2022+) - e-tron 55 quattro (GE, 2019 - 2023) - e-tron GT (Pre-Facelift 2020 - 2024) CUPRA - Born (2021+) - Tavascan (2023+) BMW i Series: - BMW i3 (2013+) - BMW i4 (2021+) - BMW i5 (2023+) - BMW i7 (2022+) - BMW i8 (2013+) - BMW iX (2021+) - BMW iX1 (2022+) - BMW iX2 (2022+) - BMW iX3 (2021+) BMW Plug-in Hybrids: - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2017+) - BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X2 Plug-in Hybrid (2020+) - BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (2015+) - BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid (2024+) MINI - MINI Cooper SE (2019 - 2023) - MINI Cooper E / SE / JCW (2023+) - MINI Aceman E / SE / JCW (2024+) - MINI Countryman E / SE ALL4 (2023+) Porsche - Taycan (Pre-Facelift 2019 - 2023) Škoda - Enyaq (2020+) - Enyaq Coupé (2022+) Volkswagen - VW e-Golf (2014 - 2020) - VW ID.3 (2019+) - VW ID.3 Neo (2026+) - VW ID.4 (2021+) - VW ID.5 (2022+) - VW ID.6 (2021+) - VW ID.7 (2023+) - VW ID.Buzz (2022+) Ford - Explorer (2024+) - Capri (2024+) - Mustang Mach-E (2021+) - F-150 Lightning (2022 - 2025) - E-Transit (2022+) The free version allows you to check compatibility. You can unlock the features for your car with an additional in-app purchase.

Screenshots

AutoLink1003 screens
EVScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EVScanner at 4.3 against AutoLink100's 2.8. EVScanner also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (106 vs 4). AutoLink100's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EVScanner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. AutoLink100 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EVScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVScanner has 106 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AutoLink100's written reviews are positive against 33% of EVScanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoLink100 ships an update every 5 weeks, EVScanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AutoLink100 versus EVScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoLink100EVScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.3 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.SG Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

AutoLink100

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

EVScanner

All ratings106 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative52.8%

In-app purchases

None

AutoLink100

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

EVScanner

One-time8
  • Certificate$7.99
  • BMW & MINI$24.99
  • Volkswagen$24.99
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  • Audi$24.99
  • Porsche$24.99
  • Škoda$24.99
  • CUPRA$24.99
  • Ford$24.99

Questions

Is AutoLink100 free?
AutoLink100 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVScanner free?
EVScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoLink100 or EVScanner?
EVScanner is rated higher. AutoLink100 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EVScanner averages 4.3 from 106 ratings.
Do AutoLink100 or EVScanner have ads?
Neither AutoLink100 nor EVScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoLink100 or EVScanner?
AutoLink100 ships an update every 5 weeks, and EVScanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, AutoLink100 was updated on November 4, 2026 and EVScanner on November 11, 2026.

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