OBDeleven VAG vs MX5 Tech Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBDeleven VAG
Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Easily scan, diagnose, and customize your vehicle's settings. Access advanced features like coding and live data to save time and money on car maintenance.
- Advanced diagnostics
- Coding and adaptations
- Output tests
- Live data monitoring
- One-Click Apps for customization
- Basic OBD2 diagnostics
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OBDeleven VAG is now part of the main OBDeleven app. We’ve moved most features, updates, and new functionality to the OBDeleven app – so you can manage all supported brands in one place. If you're new here, we recommend downloading the OBDeleven app instead. WHY SWITCH TO OBDELEVEN APP • One app for all supported brands (Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Groups, Ford US models) • Faster performance and more stable connection • Regular updates with new features and improvements • Built with the latest security and vehicle access standards • Same diagnostics, coding, and One-Click Apps experience USE THIS APP IF: • You have a Volkswagen Group vehicle with K-line support (typically older models, around 2008 or earlier) • You have a Lifetime VAG PRO plan • You have an OBDeleven 1 (FirstGen) device For all other use cases, download the OBDeleven app.
MX5 Tech Remote
Control a diagnostic tool remotely via Bluetooth to scan fault codes, monitor engine data, and test various vehicle components. It also integrates with a "Wink/Sleepy Eye" mod for custom lighting effects.
- Remote device control via Bluetooth
- Fault code scanning
- Engine data monitoring (rev counter, battery voltage, O2 sensor)
- Component testing (switches, fan, fuel pump)
- Wink/Sleepy Eye mod control
- Customizable lighting patterns
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Plug in the MX5 Tech Diagnostic tool and use this app to remote control the device via blue tooth. All functions are available remotely including fault code scanning, rev counter, battery voltage, O2 Sensor, switch testing, fan test (MK1/NA only), fuel pump test etc. Also connects to the MX5Tech Wink/Sleepy Eye mod and allows the user to remotely perform winks, set sleepy eye mod on and off, adjust sleepy eye level, choose default wink patterns for 1,2,3, and 4 button presses and swap left and right lights. Securely links to only your wink mod until the wink mod is reset in the car to prevent others operating the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OBDeleven VAG at 4.5 against MX5 Tech Remote's 3.2. OBDeleven VAG also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 22). MX5 Tech Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (37% vs 27%). 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
Both are free to download. OBDeleven VAG sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. MX5 Tech Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBDeleven VAG holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDeleven VAG has 7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of OBDeleven VAG's written reviews are positive against 37% of MX5 Tech Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OBDeleven VAG ships an update every 3 weeks, MX5 Tech Remote every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBDeleven VAG | MX5 Tech Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7K ratings) — better | 3.2 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OBDeleven UAB | ILSOFT Limited |
Customer experience
OBDeleven VAG
MX5 Tech Remote
Bugs and requests
OBDeleven VAG
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Fails to connect to vehicle modules
- Coding changes not working as expected
- Losing purchased credits without explanation
- Incompatible with newer vehicle models
Requested features
5 requests- Add long coding and adaptation functionality
- Improve user interface and translations
- Provide more free credits or a one-time purchase option
- Improve compatibility with a wider range of vehicles
- Add data logging and live data monitoring features
MX5 Tech Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OBDeleven VAG
- 10 Credits (-30%)$2.09
- Credits x10$3.99
- 100 Credits (-30%)$16.49
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- Credits x100$29.99
- 1000 Shadowing Credits$34.99
- Pro subscription (-30%)$45.49
- 500 Credits (-30%)$69.99
- Pro subscription$69.99
- Credits x500$90.99
- Ultimate subscription (-30%)$125.99
- 5000 Shadowing Credits$139.99
- Ultimate subscription$239.99
- 10000 Shadowing Credits$269.99
MX5 Tech Remote
No in-app purchases
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