Comparison

SmartDrive vs OBDocker

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

Head to head
About

SmartDrive

Monitor and control your vehicle remotely. Features include remote start/stop, unauthorized movement alerts, speed limit notifications, route history, and maintenance logs.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle start/stop
  • Unauthorized movement alerts
  • Speed limit notifications
  • Route history tracking
  • Maintenance logs
  • Last known location
Features
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Con esta app controlara su vehículo, como es el apagado remoto y encendido, ademas forcejeo en puerta de vehículo, movimientos no autorizados de vehículo, excesos de velocidad no autorizados, registro de rutas, ultimo punto donde estuvo el vehículo, registro de mantenimientos y servicios de vehículo entre otras muchas opciones.

About

OBDocker

This app acts as a professional OBD2 car scanner, enabling users to diagnose, service, and customize their vehicles. It offers comprehensive diagnostic modes, real-time data monitoring, and various service functions like oil resets and battery registration.

Highlights
  • Triple-mode diagnostics (Full-Systems, Multi-Systems, Quick Scan)
  • Triple-mode live data monitoring (Health, Engine, Dash)
  • Full-cycle service functions (Emissions Pre-Check, Control Tests, Oil Reset, Battery Registration)
  • One-click car setting adjustments and retrofits
  • Supports a wide range of car brands and models
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Crafted with user-friendliness and power in mind, OBDocker is a professional OBD2 car scanner app that empowers you to diagnose, service, and customize your vehicles with ease and precision. ************************* KEY FEATURES → Triple-Mode Diagnostics ○ Full-Systems Diagnose: One-Click OE-Level full-systems diagnostics. ○ Multi-Systems Diagnose: Scan multiple systems through ECUs filtering such as TMS, SRS, ABS, TCM, BCM and many more. ○ Quick Scan: Swiftly read and clear engine fault codes to maintain a smooth drive. → Triple-Mode Live Data ○ Health Monitor: Track every systems performance by diving into real-time parameters. ○ Engine Monitor: Monitor your engine's performance. ○ Dash Monitor: Visualize your vehicle's metrics in real-time. → Full-Cycle Service ○ Emissions Pre-Check: Test your emissions and pass with confidence before your official check. ○ Control Tests: Perform EVAP Leak Test, DPF and Inducement System Reinitialization. ○ Oil Reset: Easily reset oil change reminders and maintenance lights to keep your car's records up to date. ○ Battery Registration: Register the battery replacement to notify the battery management. → On-Click Modification ○ Adjustments: Adjust different car settings and customize them by one-click. ○ Retrofits: Easily adapt additional vehicle parts after installation. ************************* OBD ADAPTERS OBDocker requires a compatible OBD adapter to work. We recommend the following for the best experience: - High Performance: Vlinker Series, OBDLink Series, MotorSure OBD Tool, Carista EVO. - Middle Performance: All genuine adapters compatible with ELM327 / ELM329, including Veepeak Series, Vgate iCar Series, UniCarScan, NEXAS, Carista, Rodoil ScanX, and more. - Low Performance (Not Recommended): Cheep Chinese clones ELM. ************************* SUPPORTED CARS OBDocker is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, covering both standard and advanced modes: - Standard Mode: Universal compatibility with OBD2 / OBD-II or EOBD vehicles worldwide. - Advanced Mode: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, infiniti, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, Porsche, Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick. And still working really hard to add more… ************************* PLANS: OBDocker offers a free trial for full feature access. To unlock unlimited potential, choose from our Pro or Pro Max subscriptions. NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Terms and Conditions: https://www.obdocker.com/terms-and-coditions Privacy Policy: https://www.obdocker.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartDrive4 screens
OBDocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBDocker at 47% against SmartDrive's 0%. OBDocker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). SmartDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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. OBDocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDocker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDocker has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartDrive's written reviews are positive against 47% of OBDocker's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SmartDrive versus OBDocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartDriveOBDocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB238 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDetektorMotorsure. Inc

Customer experience

SmartDrive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OBDocker

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.9%

In-app purchases

None

SmartDrive

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

OBDocker

Subscriptions6
  • OBD Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • OBD Pro Max (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • OBD2 Pro (6 Months)$14.996 Months
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  • OBD Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Mechanic Access (Quarterly)$19.993 Months
  • OBD Pro Max (Annual)7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBD Pro Max (Permanent)$119.99

Questions

Is SmartDrive free?
SmartDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDocker free?
OBDocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartDrive or OBDocker?
OBDocker is rated higher. SmartDrive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OBDocker averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do SmartDrive or OBDocker have ads?
Neither SmartDrive nor OBDocker shows ads.

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