# iOBD2 vs OBDSTAR

The clearest difference is rating: OBDSTAR at 1.5 against iOBD2's 1.0. OBDSTAR also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). iOBD2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

OBDSTAR holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOBD2 | OBDSTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iobd2-cf/id1179901105/reviews) | **[1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obdstar/id6447170127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yunjia Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528881861) | [深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680461221) |

## What reviewers say

### iOBD2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iobd2-cf/id1179901105)

Diagnose your Chun Feng motorcycle's electronic control system with this app. It reads on-board data, clears codes, and provides real-time monitoring for comprehensive maintenance and safe driving.

**Highlights:** Read on-board data, Code reading and clearing, Data flow monitoring, Version information, Action testing, ECU programming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OBDSTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obdstar/id6447170127)

A handheld maintenance database for technicians, offering technical support, data queries, video viewing, and after-sales consultation. It provides a comprehensive database for automotive, motorcycle, and marine maintenance, aiming for efficient and professional service.

**Highlights:** Handheld maintenance database, Technical support, Data query, Video viewing, After-sales consultation, Comprehensive maintenance data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOBD2 free?

iOBD2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OBDSTAR free?

OBDSTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iOBD2 or OBDSTAR?

OBDSTAR is rated higher. iOBD2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OBDSTAR averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do iOBD2 or OBDSTAR have ads?

OBDSTAR shows ads; iOBD2 does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*