Comparison

OBD Mate vs OBDGO PRO

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

Head to head
About

OBD Mate

Diagnose vehicle faults and receive driving assistance using your smartphone or tablet. Connect via Bluetooth to read and clear error codes, monitor sensor data, and view custom dashboards for a better driving experience.

Highlights
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Driving assistance
  • Read and clear codes
  • Freeze frame data
  • O2 sensor monitoring
  • Customizable dashboard
Features
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The OBD assistant is a driving companion that can communicate with the vehicle terminal through Bluetooth using smartphones and tablets to complete functions such as fault diagnosis and driving assistance. It not only has rich and comprehensive vehicle detection and diagnosis functions such as fault code reading and clearing, freeze frames, battery voltage, gearbox, and performance testing, but also has a cool instrument panel and driving assistance functions, making driving more fun.

About

OBDGO PRO

Unlock hidden vehicle features and perform OBD-II diagnostics with this app. It allows you to activate functionalities like wireless CarPlay, disable start-stop systems, and scan/clear trouble codes. Generate detailed diagnostic reports to understand and repair your car.

Highlights
  • Unlock hidden vehicle features
  • OBD-II code scanning and clearing
  • Generate and share diagnosis reports
  • Activate wireless CarPlay
  • Disable start-stop systems
  • View freeze frame data
  • Interactive data stream graphing
Features
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OBDGO PRO besides basic OBD-II diagnosis, vehicle hidden features unlock is available. Let everyone enjoy the fun of modding! 1. Unlock Hidden Features Support Models: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, more available vehicle and year models please check in app. Popular features such as: - Activate Wireless CarPlay - Disable Start Stop - Enable Engine Performance Menu - Change Turn Signal Blicks Times - Change Head Unit Start Animation - Activate G-Force Display More features are waiting for you to explore! 2. OBD-II Diagnosis Vehicle coverage: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Hyundai/Kia, BMW/Mini, Honda/Acura, Volkswagen/Audi, Subaru, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Jeep, Smart, Skoda, Porsche, FIAT, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Landrover, Jaguar, Lexus, Infiniti, Suzuki, Ssangyong. Features such as: - Scan trouble codes - Clear trouble codes - Generate, print, and share Diagnosis Reports - Mode 6 (On-Board Monitoring Test Results) - Smog Readiness Check - Freeze Frame Data - Multiple data streams interactive graphing and logging - Wireless bluetooth connection with vehicle - Metric and Imperial settings 3. Diagnosis Report Diagnosis report is specific to your vehicle's year, make and model. Providing a cryptic code definition by giving you validated fixes for your trouble codes. Save time by using OBDGO PRO to know your vehicle how to repair in advance. OBDGO PRO is a professional scan tool and the APP is free to install, but it does require the purchase of sensor to communicate with your vehicle. Sensor simply connects to your data port located inside your car near the steering wheel. Every car made since 1996 is global compatible can be used anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

OBD Mate4 screens
OBDGO PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBDGO PRO at 75% against OBD Mate's 9%. OBDGO PRO also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). OBD Mate's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDGO PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of OBD Mate's written reviews are positive against 75% of OBDGO PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, OBDGO PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OBD Mate versus OBDGO PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD MateOBDGO PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (115 ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB137 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutophix Tech Co., LtdOBD GO TECH CO LTD

Customer experience

OBD Mate

All ratings115 ratings
Positive17.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative77.4%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative83.3%

OBDGO PRO

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

OBD Mate

No in-app purchases

None

OBDGO PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD Mate free?
OBD Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDGO PRO free?
OBDGO PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBD Mate or OBDGO PRO?
OBDGO PRO is rated higher. OBD Mate averages 1.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while OBDGO PRO averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do OBD Mate or OBDGO PRO have ads?
Neither OBD Mate nor OBDGO PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD Mate or OBDGO PRO?
OBD Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, and OBDGO PRO every 2 months. Most recently, OBD Mate was updated on September 24, 2026 and OBDGO PRO on August 18, 2026.

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