Comparison

LeafSpy Pro vs Zero Motorcycles NextGen

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

Head to head
About

LeafSpy Pro

Monitor your Nissan Leaf's battery health, charging history, and vehicle diagnostics. Perform dealer-level functions like changing settings and reading trouble codes. Log data and sync to Dropbox for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Cell pair voltage monitoring
  • Battery temperature readings
  • Battery AHr rating and capacity
  • Charging connection history
  • Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) reading
  • Tire pressure monitoring
  • Trip and charge logging
Features
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The Leaf Spy Pro allows anyone with a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle, an iOS 7.1+ device and a supported Bluetooth 4+ LE OBDII adapter (Vgate vLinker FD+ and MC+ OBDII adapters recommended) or a WiFi OBDII adapter, the ability to monitor their battery and other vehicle information normally visible only to the dealer. Support for English, Japanese, German, French, Chinese, Russian and Arabic languages. Note: The iPhone 4 and early iPads (2nd Gen) do NOT support Bluetooth 4+ LE. Currently supports 2011 to 2025 Leaf. (2026 Leaf not yet verified). Information displayed by Leaf Spy Pro: * Voltage of each of the 96 cell pairs (highlighted if shunt active) * Minimum, average, maximum cell pair voltages * Histogram of cell pair voltages * Battery Temperature readings (4 sensors for 2011/12 models, 3 for 2013 models) * Battery AHr rating (this will decease with age and is an indication of remaining capacity) * VIN * Odometer (miles or km) * Number of Quick Charge connections * Number of L1/L2 Charge connections * EVSE Max available amps * EVSE voltage * Battery energy level in GIDs & kWh * Resetable energy usage meter (Wh resolution) * Graphic display of SOC, GIDs and DTE (Distance to Empty) * Remaining distance meter (miles/km) to Event (Low Battery Warning, Very Low Battery Warning or Reserve) based on user selectable energy efficiency * Graphic display of battery temperature with min, avg, max temperatures * Tire Pressure of each of the four tires with low pressure warning and delta pressure warning alarm (not yet supported on 2018 Leaf) * Ambient Temperature * Displays climate control settings and power used. * Trip and Charge Log * Logging function that records most data and optionally GPS location to a csv file that can be easily imported into excel. * Dropbox support to sync Log files * Can run in background while connected to Leaf allowing you to use other apps. LeafSpy Pro also gives you the ability to perform functions normally requiring a visit to the dealer. * Change automatic door lock/unlock settings * Change VSP sound settings on 2013 to 2017 Leaf * Change Dash language on 2011 to 2017 Leaf * Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) * Register Tire Positions (required after tire rotation or seasonal tire changes so your Leaf knows the correct location of each tire on the car) * Ability to reset DTCs from selected ECUs (including the DTC set when a different battery pack is installed.) * Special modes when only parts of a Leaf are used in a custom vehicle. Ability to create custom screens by creating a CSV file. See help file for definition format.

About

Zero Motorcycles NextGen

Manage your electric motorcycle's performance, customize its dashboard, and track ride data. Monitor charging, receive alerts, and access remote diagnostics for a connected riding experience.

Highlights
  • Customize ride modes
  • Personalized dash options
  • Scheduled charging
  • Ride data tracking
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Charging station locator
Features
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The Zero Motorcycles NextGen App version 2.13.0 offers essential integration for Zero Motorcycles FX, FXS, FXE, S, DS, DSR, DSR/X, SR, SR/F and SR/S. Offering integration for all your motorcycle’s performance data, customization, and experience into the palm of your hand. For select models you can customize your motorcycle’s performance, assemble your own dashboard, relive your rides, monitor your bike’s whereabouts and so much more with the Zero Motorcycles NextGen App. NextGen 2.13.0 combines all the best features of both of Zero Motorcycles’ previous app offerings to date, with compatibility with the entire Zero Motorcycles range from 2013 forward. App Features Zero’s NextGen App works with the bike’s dash and Cypher II or Cypher III operating system to create a feature-rich ecosystem. 
Common features for these models include: * Select and create ride modes * Personalized dash options * Scheduled and target-based charging * Charging station location assistance * Extensive notifications, including state-of-charge (SOC), time-to-charge and last-ride statistics. * Ride data: location, speed, lean angle, power, torque, SoC, energy used/re-generated * Remote diagnostics and Cypher III updates * Provides ownership data when connected to Cypher III motorcycles * Model restrictions apply. Not all features will be available for FX, FXS, FXE, S, DS, DSR. Not all features will be available for SR prior to MY22. The Connected Bike MY20+ SR/F and SR/S and MY24+ S, SR, DS, DSR, DSR/X are connected through cellular networks, transmitting info to the App at all times. Ride information, current bike status and location are always available. This connectivity gives you the ability to monitor the bike in four (4) main areas: Bike Status & Alerts, Charging, Ride Data Sharing, and System Upgrades & Updates.

Screenshots

LeafSpy Pro4 screens
Zero Motorcycles NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zero Motorcycles NextGen at Free against LeafSpy Pro's $19.99. LeafSpy Pro's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (46% vs 14%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zero Motorcycles NextGen is free to download; LeafSpy Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LeafSpy Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of LeafSpy Pro's written reviews are positive against 14% of Zero Motorcycles NextGen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LeafSpy Pro versus Zero Motorcycles NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafSpy ProZero Motorcycles NextGen
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (114 ratings) — better2.7 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better14.4% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PollockZero Motorcycles

Customer experience

LeafSpy Pro

All ratings114 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative45.1%

Zero Motorcycles NextGen

All ratings84 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral14.4%
Negative71.2%

Bugs and requests

LeafSpy Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't connect via Bluetooth on iOS
  • Crashes on startup after iOS updates
  • Fails to load data despite being connected
  • Doesn't work with Mini OBD2 scanners
  • Can't change sounds on newer Leaf models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for newer Leaf models
  • Improve user interface and design
  • Add Apple CarPlay integration
  • Expand compatibility with more OBD2 dongles
  • Improve documentation and in-app help

Zero Motorcycles NextGen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LeafSpy Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Zero Motorcycles NextGen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeafSpy Pro free?
LeafSpy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zero Motorcycles NextGen free?
Zero Motorcycles NextGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LeafSpy Pro or Zero Motorcycles NextGen?
LeafSpy Pro is rated higher. LeafSpy Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Zero Motorcycles NextGen averages 2.7 from 84 ratings.
Do LeafSpy Pro or Zero Motorcycles NextGen have ads?
Neither LeafSpy Pro nor Zero Motorcycles NextGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeafSpy Pro or Zero Motorcycles NextGen?
LeafSpy Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Zero Motorcycles NextGen every 2 months. Most recently, LeafSpy Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zero Motorcycles NextGen on September 21, 2026.

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