# SmartDrive vs OBDocker

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.

Both are free to download. OBDocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDrive | OBDocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742/reviews) | **[4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obdocker-obd2-car-scanner/id6466999549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Detektor](https://appshunter.io/developer/879218329) | [Motorsure. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707281085) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdrive/id1294916742)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OBDocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obdocker-obd2-car-scanner/id6466999549)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OBD Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| OBD Pro Max (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| OBD2 Pro (6 Months) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| OBD Pro (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |
| Mechanic Access (Quarterly) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| OBD Pro Max (Annual) | $47.99 | per year |
| OBD Pro Max (Permanent) | $119.99 | one-time |


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