Comparison

HOGSCAN vs LiveWire EV

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

Head to head
About

HOGSCAN

This app helps H.O.G. Chapter Officers manage event check-ins and allows members to view the calendar, RSVP, and use a virtual membership card. It requires your H.O.G. Chapter to be actively using the platform.

Highlights
  • Event check-ins for officers
  • View Chapter calendar
  • RSVP to events
  • Virtual Membership Card
  • Fast event check-ins
Currently charting
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HOG[SCAN] is used by H.O.G.® Chapter Officers to perform check-ins at Chapter events and rides. Chapter Members can use the app to view the Chapter calendar, RSVP to events, or to present their “Virtual Membership Card” for fast and easy checkins at Chapter events. * NOTE: If your H.O.G Chapter is not using HOG[SCAN], you will not be able to access the features of this app. Ask your Chapter Officers to consider using HOG[SCAN] for your Chapter. For more information, please visit https://www.hogscan.com

About

LiveWire EV

This app connects motorcycle owners to their bike for status updates, charging notifications, and security alerts. It also offers integrated music and GPS navigation via Bluetooth, along with a charge station locator.

Highlights
  • Bike status monitoring
  • Charging notifications
  • Security alerts
  • Bluetooth music control
  • Integrated GPS navigation
  • Charge station locator
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Every LiveWire Experience in One App. The LiveWire App now supports LiveWire ONE, S2, and the all-new S4 Honcho motorcycles, bringing our entire product family together in a single platform. Stay informed, stay connected, and get more from every ride with features designed to enhance your ownership experience. Every function you need is now in your hand, from owner's resources and maintenance history to dealer support and genuine parts and accessories. For connected LiveWire motorcycles, unlock deeper insights with ride and charge analytics, intelligent charge scheduling, vehicle monitoring, security notifications, and more. Stay connected to your ride anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

HOGSCAN4 screens
LiveWire EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveWire EV at Free against HOGSCAN's $0.99. LiveWire EV also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (48% vs 25%). HOGSCAN's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

LiveWire EV is free to download; HOGSCAN costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveWire EV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveWire EV has 113 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of HOGSCAN's written reviews are positive against 48% of LiveWire EV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOGSCAN ships an update every 5 months, LiveWire EV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HOGSCAN versus LiveWire EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOGSCANLiveWire EV
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (19 ratings)3.9 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews48.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrewmium, LLCLiveWire EV

Customer experience

HOGSCAN

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

LiveWire EV

All ratings113 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral21.0%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

HOGSCAN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LiveWire EV

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps unpairing from bike
  • Navigation doesn't track properly in real time
  • Charging station info is outdated
  • Connectivity with the bike is sporadic
  • App disconnects or doesn't sync with S2
Show 19 more
  • App has not communicated with the bike for months
  • App stopped working, won't pair with bike
  • App never syncs with bike anymore
  • App reroutes unconsciously and uncomfortably
  • App doesn't show up on the live wire display
  • App broke completely after update 1.4.0
  • App freezes on the home page
  • App won't connect with S2 over Bluetooth
  • App won't initiate bike update or check firmware version
  • App only displays maintenance schedule, not error codes
  • App drains phone battery significantly
  • App tells user's location instead of bike's
  • App doesn't update for days or weeks
  • App refuses to show correct battery level
  • App location is off by about two blocks
  • App freezes when asked to 'take me there'
  • Cannot connect Bluetooth helmet to bike
  • Cannot paste directions into navigation
  • Cannot search in Google Maps or Apple Maps and send to bike

Requested features

14 requests
  • Use Google Maps or Apple Maps for navigation
  • Allow setting home or work location in navigation
  • Filter chargers by bike compatibility
  • Add ability to start/stop charging via app
  • Add ability to change target charge percentage via app
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  • Show current dash status and meaning
  • Include symbol/indicator index
  • Show current diagnostics and meaning
  • Include diagnostic number index
  • Add sound to the experience (Harley, Jetson)
  • Option to avoid highways or tolls in navigation
  • Resync option for users
  • Schedule charging and set charge percentage target
  • Manage bike's hardware or software

In-app purchases

None

HOGSCAN

No in-app purchases

None

LiveWire EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOGSCAN free?
HOGSCAN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveWire EV free?
LiveWire EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HOGSCAN or LiveWire EV?
LiveWire EV is rated higher. HOGSCAN averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while LiveWire EV averages 3.9 from 113 ratings.
Do HOGSCAN or LiveWire EV have ads?
Neither HOGSCAN nor LiveWire EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOGSCAN or LiveWire EV?
HOGSCAN ships an update every 5 months, and LiveWire EV every 2 months. Most recently, HOGSCAN was updated on September 22, 2026 and LiveWire EV on September 18, 2026.

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