Comparison

CarMate Pro vs Torque Pro

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

Head to head
About

CarMate Pro

Enhance your in-car experience by controlling your vehicle's systems remotely from your phone. Features include remote camera operation, geo-fencing for security alerts, and tracking past journeys.

Highlights
  • Remote recorder photo operation
  • Fence warnings for anti-theft
  • View historical travel trajectories
  • Mobile phone to car interconnection
  • Remote car system control
Features
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「CarMate」是专为车载设备用户打造,加强手机、车机互联的一款全新功能产品。用户可随时随地通过手机操控车机来提升服务体验,通过围栏预警加强汽车防盗。 「特色功能」:远程操作记录仪拍照、围栏预警、查看历史行程轨迹。 "CarMate Pro" is a new functional product specially designed for in-vehicle equipment users to strengthen the interconnection between mobile phones and vehicles. Users can control the car machine through mobile phones anytime and anywhere to improve service experience, and strengthen car anti-theft through fence warning. "Featured functions": Remotely operate the recorder to take pictures, fence warnings, and view historical travel trajectories.

About

Torque Pro

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
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Torque Pro: OBD2 Car Scanner – Professional Vehicle Diagnostics & Performance Tools Turn your iPhone into the ultimate automotive diagnostic companion. Whether you're a professional mechanic, passionate enthusiast, or everyday driver, Torque Pro delivers comprehensive vehicle insights with an intuitive, powerful interface designed for both beginners and experts. AI-POWERED DIAGNOSTICS & ENHANCED FEATURES • NEW: Full vehicle history report: Get a clear picture of your car's past, including accident history, mileage discrepancies, title issues, and more. • NEW: AI Mechanic provides plain-language trouble code explanations and repair recommendations • NEW: Enhanced performance testing with real-time dyno graphs and improved accuracy • NEW: Multiple premium dashboard themes with customizable gauge layouts COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear trouble codes (DTCs) to immediately identify issues • Reset check engine light after addressing problems • Monitor emission readiness status and inspection preparation • View live sensor data with real-time updates and logging • Save diagnostic sessions for historical comparison and tracking PREMIUM DASHBOARD EXPERIENCES • Choose from multiple professionally designed layouts: Modern: Clean, information-rich interface with key metrics Classic: Traditional gauge-style presentation for familiar readings Performance: Focus on power, torque, and driving metrics Minimal: Distraction-free design showing only essential information ADVANCED PERFORMANCE TESTING • Real-time dynamometer mode calculates horsepower and torque curves • 0-60 mph acceleration testing with precision timing • Quarter-mile estimations and performance analytics • Track mode for recording lap times and performance metrics • Export performance data for detailed analysis COMPLETE SENSOR SUPPORT & CUSTOMIZATION • Monitor standard OBD2 sensors including RPM, speed, temperature, and more • Access advanced sensors: fuel rate, mass air flow, intake temperature, and fuel trim • Create and monitor custom PIDs for aftermarket sensors or specific vehicle functions • Configure warning thresholds with visual and audio alerts • Real-time graphing of multiple parameters simultaneously VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Multi-vehicle garage with automatic VIN detection • Vehicle-specific profiles and settings COMPATIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY • Works with all OBD2-compliant vehicles (1996+ for US, 2001+ for EU) • Compatible with gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and many electric vehicles with OBD2 ports • Connects via Bluetooth to standard ELM327 and similar OBD2 adapters • Optimized for Wi-Fi adapters for faster data rates • Support for CAN, ISO, SAE and other manufacturer-specific protocols Subscription Options: • Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Premium. Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://www.sadynamics.com/torque-pro-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.sadynamics.com/terms-of-use-torque-pro/ *Note: Requires compatible OBD2 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter (not included) connected to your vehicle's OBD port. Feature availability may vary depending on your vehicle's make, model, and OBD implementation. For optimal performance and fastest refresh rates, we recommend using Wi-Fi adapters. Support: torque.pro@sadynamics.com

Screenshots

CarMate Pro4 screens
Torque Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Torque Pro at 4.2 against CarMate Pro's 3.4. Torque Pro also leads on ratings volume (568 vs 16) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). CarMate Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (20% vs 6%). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Torque Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. CarMate Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Torque Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque Pro has 568 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of CarMate Pro'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarMate Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Torque Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CarMate Pro versus Torque Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarMate ProTorque Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (16 ratings)4.2 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better5.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16568 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB92 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer深圳驾控科技有限公司Collabrains Technologies LTD

Customer experience

CarMate Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Torque Pro

All ratings567 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive5.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative92.7%

Bugs and requests

CarMate Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Torque Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to read DTC codes
  • Fails to connect to OBD2 adapters
  • Turns off vehicle when attempting to connect

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add support for Ssangyong Musso Grand
  • Improve compatibility with more vehicles and OBD2 adapters

In-app purchases

None

CarMate Pro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Torque Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Torque Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Torque Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Torque Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1 Full Vehicle History Report$19.99
  • 3 Full Vehicle History Report$29.99

Questions

Is CarMate Pro free?
CarMate Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Torque Pro free?
Torque Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CarMate Pro or Torque Pro?
Torque Pro is rated higher. CarMate Pro averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Torque Pro averages 4.2 from 568 ratings.
Do CarMate Pro or Torque Pro have ads?
Both CarMate Pro and Torque Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, CarMate Pro or Torque Pro?
CarMate Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Torque Pro fortnightly. Most recently, CarMate Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Torque Pro on October 30, 2026.

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