Comparison

hobDrive vs Airlay Control

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

Head to head
About

hobDrive

This intelligent trip computer and OBD2 diagnostic software uses your vehicle adapter and GPS to calculate trip information, monitor engine diagnostics, and track performance metrics. It offers detailed fuel efficiency calculations and trip planning features for a comprehensive driving analysis.

Highlights
  • OBD2 PIDs and custom sensor support
  • Enhanced engine diagnostics and code explanation
  • Detailed trip computer with MPG calculations
  • Performance tools (0-100, braking, HP, torque)
  • Hybrid vehicle specific features
  • Trip planning and fueling records
  • GPS tracking and map overlay
Features
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HobDrive is an advanced Trip Computer and automotive diagnostic app. HobDrive uses an ELM327 adapter and GPS data to continuously collect, accumulate and display statistics while driving. HobDrive can calculate fuel consumption and perform OBD2 diagnostics right on your smartphone. HobDrive supports Bluetooth LE and WiFi ELM327 adapters. Tested with adapters from Carista, OBDMax, VieCar and others. Before purchasing, please try HobDrive Demo first to check compatibility with your vehicle/phone! - Service intervals and reminders. - Cloud analytics - statistics and analysis of your trips. - AI Assistant explains your trouble codes and any vehicle issues! - Dash panels - ready-made skins and screens from the community. Vehicle sensors: - Standard OBD2 PIDs, extended sensors for Toyota, Toyota Prius, Ford, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan - Support for Non-OBD2 protocols: Delphi mr240 (Chevrolet), Delphi mt20u (Tiggo, china vehicles), Bosch, VAZ Yanvar 5/7, Micas, Itelma - Support for JDM Nissan and Toyota - Alfa-Romeo, Fiat, Samand (Siemens) - Unique support for dual-fuel configurations (gas-gasoline) - Support for Electric and Hybrid vehicles Enhanced engine diagnostics: - Permanent tracking for engine codes (warns you in trip), MIL codes explanation - Tracking for overheat and suspicious fuel trims increase Trip computer: - Fuel economy, consumption accurate to the milliliter, MPG on hot engine, MPG without idling/jams - Consumption and other metrics by trip, day, week, since last fueling - Tracking consumption statistics over various intervals (days, weeks) and slices, manual Trip A/B intervals - Continuous monitoring of engine state and errors, notifications - Advanced graphical display of information - Managing fueling and expense records for your vehicle - Diagnostics of non-OBD2 KWP protocols (Yanvar, Tiggo, Nissan and others) Performance tools (available both in GPS and ELM327 modes): - Zero to Hundred, Quarter mile, Braking time, engine horsepower estimate, torque Hybrid and Electric vehicle features: - Hybrid efficiency - Real engine fuel consumption without battery assistance - Sensors for hybrid Toyota and Ford vehicles Trip planning: - Estimated time and distance remaining on the tank - Fueling records, consumption estimate from fueling records - Maximum and average speed for the trip - Odometer Calculates fuel consumption for practically all vehicle types: - Traditional MAF, MAP sensor methods - Injector timing methods (Toyota, Chevrolet, Nissan, Tiggo, VAZ) - Diesel engine consumption calculation - Calculation from built-in fuel flow meter Flexible interface customization: - Configure sensor appearance with various views - Customize different themes ***** Notice: HobDrive uses GPS to record your trip tracks. Running GPS in the background significantly reduces battery life. We recommend always using a charger when running HobDrive in your vehicle. Please ask specific questions on our forum or social media (links below) rather than in reviews! Many vehicles require specific configuration to connect. If HobDrive cannot connect to your ELM adapter, please don't leave a low rating - contact us instead! Notice: HobDrive gives you 30 days to evaluate the app. During this period full functionality is available except reading and clearing factory-protocol error codes. After 30 days you need to purchase it or stop using it. ***** More information about HobDrive and ELM327 adapters can be found at http://hobdrive.com Follow the project's progress: http://facebook.com/hobdrive http://vk.com/hobdrive http://twitter.com/hobdrive Any questions - support@hobdrive.com

About

Airlay Control

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Мобильное приложение - компаньон системы AirLay. Сбор данных, менеджер задач, просмотр информации на карте

Screenshots

hobDrive4 screens
Airlay Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Airlay Control at none against hobDrive's 4. Airlay Control also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. hobDrive sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Airlay Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hobDrive ships an update every 4 months, Airlay Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
hobDrive versus Airlay Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhobDriveAirlay Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRID OOONAVIKEI, OOO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

hobDrive

One-time4
  • Lifetime license (existing)$7.99
  • Lifetime license$12.99
  • Lifetime License / existing$12.99
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  • Lifetime License$19.99
None

Airlay Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hobDrive free?
hobDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airlay Control free?
Airlay Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hobDrive or Airlay Control have ads?
Neither hobDrive nor Airlay Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hobDrive or Airlay Control?
hobDrive ships an update every 4 months, and Airlay Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, hobDrive was updated on October 14, 2026 and Airlay Control on October 9, 2026.

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