AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool vs VgateFwUpdater
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.
VgateFwUpdater
This utility tool allows users to upgrade the firmware for various compatible automotive diagnostic chips. It supports a range of specific chip models, ensuring optimal performance and functionality of your devices.
- Firmware upgrades
- Supports Icar01, Icar03, MIC3311, MIC3312, MIC3313, MIC3422, MIC1103, MIC3425 chips
- Ensures optimal device performance
- Easy-to-use upgrade tool
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VgateFwUpdater is an upgrade tool that can upgrade the firmware of Icar01(iCar 1/2/3), Icar03(iCar Pro), MIC3311(vLinker BM), MIC3312(vLinker FD), MIC3313(vLinker MC), MIC3422(vLinker FS), MIC1103(iCarPro 2S) and MIC3425(vLinker MS) chips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool at 8.0 against VgateFwUpdater's 12.0. 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.
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool ships an update every 5 weeks, VgateFwUpdater every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool | VgateFwUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Auto Meter Products, Inc. | 昌云 沈 |
In-app purchases
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool
No in-app purchases
VgateFwUpdater
No in-app purchases
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