# Code vs Torque Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code at 75% against Torque Pro's 6%. Code also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Torque Pro's advantage is ratings volume (520 vs 5) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Torque Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Torque Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Pro has 520 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Code's written reviews are positive against 6% of Torque Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Code ships an update monthly, Torque Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Torque Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderead/id1364698606/reviews) | **[4.3 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-pro-obd2-car-scanner/id6504351894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **520** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 5.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vance & Hines](https://appshunter.io/developer/786747328) | [Collabrains Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479000652) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderead/id1364698606)

Diagnose Harley-Davidson motorcycle issues directly from your iPhone. Access detailed code descriptions, view diagnostic videos, and monitor live sensor data. Save and retrieve your code history for advanced troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Read Harley-Davidson trouble codes, Detailed code descriptions, Diagnostic videos, Live sensor data, Save/retrieve code history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code:READ Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Torque Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-pro-obd2-car-scanner/id6504351894)

Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live sensor data, and analyze performance with real-time graphs. Get AI-powered insights and detailed vehicle history reports.

**Highlights:** Read and clear trouble codes (DTCs), Live sensor data monitoring and logging, AI-powered trouble code explanations, Real-time dyno graphs and performance testing, Customizable dashboard themes, Full vehicle history reports

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torque Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Torque Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Torque Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Full Vehicle History Report | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Full Vehicle History Report | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Best OBD2 scanner app
- 👍 Great for Vauxhall Zafira B 1.7

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🚫 Limited data points and slow performance
- 🚫 Incompatible with many vehicles and OBD2 adapters
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🚫 Overpriced compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to read DTC codes
- Fails to connect to OBD2 adapters
- Turns off vehicle when attempting to connect

**Requested features**

- Add support for Ssangyong Musso Grand
- Improve compatibility with more vehicles and OBD2 adapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Torque Pro free?

Torque Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code or Torque Pro?

Torque Pro is rated higher. Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Torque Pro averages 4.3 from 520 ratings.

### Do Code or Torque Pro have ads?

Torque Pro shows ads; Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code or Torque Pro?

Code ships an update monthly, and Torque Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Code was updated on October 1, 2026 and Torque Pro on October 12, 2026.

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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.*