Comparison

VQ Install vs Flashcal+

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

Head to head
About

VQ Install

This app facilitates the installation of telematics hardware in vehicles. It guides users through pairing their device via Bluetooth to enable data transmission for fleet management and driver behavior monitoring.

Highlights
  • Vehicle ODB2 port installation
  • Bluetooth device pairing
  • Telematics data transmission
  • Distracted driving solutions
  • Fleet management enablement
Features
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The Derive Systems platform goes beyond traditional telematics solutions, providing an active, intelligent fleet solution. The Derive VQ Installer is the beginning of that experience. Use Derive VQ Installer to install your VQ in your vehicle’s ODB2 port and get your systems set to transmit telematics information and distracted driving solutions. Once our hardware is installed in a vehicle, drivers pair their device by enabling Bluetooth and using a simple tap on the steering wheel when prompted. Once paired, the vehicle is enabled and can be driven normally. --- Note: You must be a Derive VQ customer in order to use this app. For more information contact Derive Systems Enterprise Sales by visiting https://www.derivesystems.com/enterprise/contact

About

Flashcal+

This utility calibrates your Jeep Wrangler's speedometer after tire or gear changes. It offers TPMS adjustment and is designed for JK, JL, and JT models.

Highlights
  • Speedometer calibration
  • Tire size adjustment
  • Gear ratio adjustment
  • TPMS on/off
  • Supports JK, JL, JT models
Features
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Jeep® Wrangler and Ford Bronco® are among the most highly modified vehicles on the road today. Whether you're upgrading tires, changing wheels, or personalizing vehicle settings, proper calibration is essential for accurate vehicle data and overall drivability. Flashcal+ makes it easy with tire size calibration, speedometer correction, TPMS adjustments, and a wide range of vehicle customization options. Built for enthusiasts who want more control over their vehicle, Flashcal+ helps you personalize your driving experience both on and off the road. Compatible with Jeep® Wrangler JK and JL, Jeep® Gladiator JT, and Ford Bronco® models, Flashcal+ delivers the features you need in one simple, easy-to-use tool. To review the privacy policy visit https://superchips.com/flashcal-privacy/

Screenshots

VQ Install4 screens
Flashcal+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashcal+ at 67% against VQ Install's 0%. Flashcal+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VQ Install's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Flashcal+ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VQ Install asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VQ Install holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VQ Install's written reviews are positive against 67% of Flashcal+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VQ Install ships an update every 2 months, Flashcal+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VQ Install versus Flashcal+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVQ InstallFlashcal+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDerive SystemsHolley Performance Products

Customer experience

VQ Install

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Flashcal+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

VQ Install

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Flashcal+

One-time4
  • Pedal Booster$24.99
  • Power Tuning$124.99
  • Features and Options$124.99
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  • PCM Cross Ship2 variants$274.99

Questions

Is VQ Install free?
VQ Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashcal+ free?
Flashcal+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VQ Install or Flashcal+?
VQ Install is rated higher. VQ Install averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flashcal+ averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do VQ Install or Flashcal+ have ads?
Neither VQ Install nor Flashcal+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VQ Install or Flashcal+?
VQ Install ships an update every 2 months, and Flashcal+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, VQ Install was updated on October 10, 2026 and Flashcal+ on October 19, 2026.

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