Comparison

LeafSpy Pro vs OVMS Connect

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
Currently charting
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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

OVMS Connect

Take full command of your electric vehicle with this powerful client for the Open Vehicle Monitoring System. Monitor your car's data, control features, and track its location directly from your device without intermediaries.

Highlights
  • At-a-glance dashboard
  • Interactive vehicle visualization
  • Customizable commands
  • Live map and tracking
  • Deep-dive telemetry
  • Hacker's console
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Take full command of your electric vehicle with OVMS Connect, the powerful and customizable client for the Open Vehicle Monitoring System (OVMS). Built for EV enthusiasts, by EV enthusiasts, this app connects directly to your MQTT broker of choice, putting you in the driver's seat of your vehicle's data and controls. No clouds, no subscriptions, no middlemen. Just a direct, secure, and feature-rich connection to your car. KEY FEATURES: Sleek At-a-Glance Dashboard: Monitor your State of Charge (SoC), estimated range, odometer, charging status, and live power usage on a clean, modern dashboard. Interactive Vehicle View: Visualize your vehicle's status with an interactive top-down view. Instantly see open doors, trunk, hood, charge port status, and active headlights. Get detailed TPMS data for each tyre overlaid directly on the visual. Powerful & Customizable Commands: Go beyond the basics. In addition to standard commands like lock/unlock and climate control, you can create, save, and manage your own custom commands for anything your vehicle supports. Configurable Dashboard Actions: Pin your most-used standard or custom commands directly to the main dashboard for lightning-fast access to the features you care about most. Live Map & Tracking: Track your EV in real-time on a live map. View your car's location, your phone's location, and see a history of your trail. Deep-Dive Telemetry: For the true data enthusiast! Dive into detailed screens for every aspect of your vehicle: HV Battery: View cell-level voltage and temperature graphs, SoH, and more. 12V System: Monitor the health and charging status of your auxiliary battery. Charging & Inverter: Analyze charging sessions, power, efficiency, and temperatures. Trip Data: Track energy used, regenerated, and average consumption. And more: Location, Network, System, and Vehicle-Specific Metrics. The Hacker's Console: For ultimate control, drop into a full command-line terminal to interact directly with your OVMS module. View command history and raw responses. Real-Time Notifications: Get instant push notifications for important vehicle alerts when connected to a compatible push-enabled broker (like turboserv.0-c.de). Broker Freedom & Privacy: Connect to ANY standard MQTT broker, including your own private server. All your credentials and vehicle data are stored locally on your device and are only shared with the broker you configure. We never see your data. WHAT YOU NEED: This app is a client. To use it, you must have: An OVMS v3 module installed in your compatible electric vehicle. An account with and a MQTT broker.

Screenshots

LeafSpy Pro4 screens
OVMS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OVMS Connect at $3.99 against LeafSpy Pro's $19.99. OVMS Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). LeafSpy Pro's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 33%) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

LeafSpy Pro costs $19.99 and OVMS Connect $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeafSpy Pro ships an update every 2 months, OVMS Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LeafSpy Pro versus OVMS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafSpy ProOVMS Connect
Price$19.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.5 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PollockCarsten Schmiemann

Customer experience

LeafSpy Pro

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

OVMS Connect

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral50.0%
Negative16.7%

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

OVMS Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LeafSpy Pro

No in-app purchases

None

OVMS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeafSpy Pro free?
LeafSpy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OVMS Connect free?
OVMS Connect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LeafSpy Pro or OVMS Connect have ads?
Neither LeafSpy Pro nor OVMS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeafSpy Pro or OVMS Connect?
LeafSpy Pro ships an update every 2 months, and OVMS Connect fortnightly. Most recently, LeafSpy Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and OVMS Connect on September 27, 2026.

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