AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool vs OBD Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool
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Provides quick and easy firmware updates for your AutoMeter OBDII hardware. The AutoMeter Firmware Upgrade Tool future proofs your OBDII hardware by allowing you to quickly and easily add new features and updates when they become available. This wireless solution allows you to upgrade your hardware without the use of a computer. There's no need to check for updates ever, as your AirDrive and DashLink software will automatically notify you when this program can be run. This free software ensure you always have access to the latest and greatest functions as we come up with new ways to leverage these powerful apps. This app is not necessary for any of your AutoMeter apps to function and is only used when we add a new function to your hardware.
OBD Mate
Diagnose vehicle faults and receive driving assistance using your smartphone or tablet. Connect via Bluetooth to read and clear error codes, monitor sensor data, and view custom dashboards for a better driving experience.
- Fault diagnosis
- Driving assistance
- Read and clear codes
- Freeze frame data
- O2 sensor monitoring
- Customizable dashboard
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The OBD assistant is a driving companion that can communicate with the vehicle terminal through Bluetooth using smartphones and tablets to complete functions such as fault diagnosis and driving assistance. It not only has rich and comprehensive vehicle detection and diagnosis functions such as fault code reading and clearing, freeze frames, battery voltage, gearbox, and performance testing, but also has a cool instrument panel and driving assistance functions, making driving more fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool at 8.0 against OBD Mate's 13.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool | OBD Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (115 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 115 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 365 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Auto Meter Products, Inc. | Autophix Tech Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool
No in-app purchases
OBD Mate
No in-app purchases
Questions
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