Comparison

MATCO TOOLS vs AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER

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

Head to head
About

MATCO TOOLS

Features
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Developed for the service technician in mind, the Matco Tools SmartEAR LITE Sound & Vibration Detection app will assist in locating and pinpointing defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment. When used to diagnose vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds, the SmartEAR LITE will simplify the task of locating and pinpointing the troubled area or part with ease. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your iOS device will be able to transform into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Tool allowing for ease of locating and pinpointing those hard to find troubled areas or parts. ****NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Matco Tools Distributor or call 1-866-BUY-TOOL**** Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS 5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.

About

AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER

Features
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The AEM TCM (Throttle Control Module) instantly puts YOU in CONTROL. Get rid of laggy acceleration and dead pedal with an AEM TCM. Wirelessly program your own throttle curves with the AEM TCM Phone APP when paired with AEM Throttle Control Module in your vehicle. You can use one of 5 preset throttle curves or customize and save up to 3 of your own. Be in CONTROL and dial in your throttle curve just the way you want. Installation is plug & play through your accelerator pedal harness. Phone APP support. Our APP is user-friendly with intuitive functions to help you take CONTROL. More vehicle application support to come. Standard Features: -Improves throttle response and transforms the feel of the vehicle -Multiple switchable profiles including various sport modes, eco modes, and custom maps -Custom throttle mapping allows you to perfectly tune your throttle pedal -Works on stock and modified vehicles with electronically controlled throttle -Bluetooth mobile app -No clunky boxes, wires, or controllers like other devices -Connects to the throttle harness, leaving your OBDII port free -Quick and easy plug-and-play design that is removable without a trace -Works on gas, diesel, alternative fuel and Hybrid vehicles

Screenshots

MATCO TOOLS4 screens
AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER at 12.2 against MATCO TOOLS's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATCO TOOLS ships an update every 6 months, AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MATCO TOOLS versus AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATCO TOOLSAEM THROTTLE BOOSTER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months โ€” betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJS Products, Inc.Holley Performance Products

In-app purchases

None

MATCO TOOLS

No in-app purchases

None

AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATCO TOOLS free?
MATCO TOOLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER free?
AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MATCO TOOLS or AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER have ads?
Neither MATCO TOOLS nor AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATCO TOOLS or AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER?
MATCO TOOLS ships an update every 6 months, and AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER every 11 months. Most recently, MATCO TOOLS was updated on October 29, 2026 and AEM THROTTLE BOOSTER on October 25, 2026.

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