Mini ACDP vs OBDSTAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini ACDP
This professional locksmith tool allows for automotive car key programming without the need for soldering. It supports various EEPROM series and MCU programming, offering in-circuit and on-adapter options. Users can also share data and receive expert guidance from a tech team.
- Car key programming without soldering
- EEPROM in-circuit and on-adapter programming
- Freescale/NEC MCU programming
- CAS3/CAS4/FEM/BDM IMMO data read/write
- Share program/data/info with tech team
- Real-time expert guidance
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ACDP APP is an official software developed by Nanning Yanhua Electronics Co., Ltd. Our Website: www.acdpmaster.com www.autoemaster.com/en/ ACDP-Automotive Cloud Diagnosis Programmer is a professional locksmith tool. YANHUA TECH car keys programming NO longer needs soldering iron. Car locksmith NO longer needs soldering work! ACDP functions and Features: 1. Memory programming: Support 93/24/ 25/35/ 95 Series EEPROM in circuit programming (ICP) and on adapter board programming (OBP), and parts of Freescale / NEC MCU in circuit programming（ICP）. Supports CAS3 0L15Y, 1L15Y, OM23S CPU read and write; Supports CAS4 1N35H, 5M48H CPU read and write; Supports FEM, BDM IMMO data read and write. 2. Share Program / Data / info on Tech-team. Get Real-time Expert Guidance. 3. No need to remove chip / No need to cut the line / No need soldering / No need to lift the pin
OBDSTAR
A handheld maintenance database for technicians, offering technical support, data queries, video viewing, and after-sales consultation. It provides a comprehensive database for automotive, motorcycle, and marine maintenance, aiming for efficient and professional service.
- Handheld maintenance database
- Technical support
- Data query
- Video viewing
- After-sales consultation
- Comprehensive maintenance data
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"OBDSTAR" APP is a handheld maintenance database designed for maintenance technicians. It is a service APP that can bring more convenient, efficient and professional services to end-users, integrating technical support, data query, video viewing, after-sales consultation, feedback and other multi-functions. It supports a comprehensive maintenance data query database for automobiles, motorcycles, ships, etc. With powerful functions and excellent experience, it is a practical service platform for maintenance technicians to solve their problems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mini ACDP at 4.1 against OBDSTAR's 1.5. Mini ACDP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mini ACDP holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Mini ACDP's written reviews are positive against 0% of OBDSTAR's.
Mini ACDP ships an update every 5 days, OBDSTAR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini ACDP | OBDSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) — better | 1.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nanning Yanhua Electronics Co., Ltd. | 深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Mini ACDP
OBDSTAR
In-app purchases
Mini ACDP
No in-app purchases
OBDSTAR
No in-app purchases
