Comparison

OBDeleven VAG vs Nextbase

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Coding and adaptations
  • Output tests
  • Live data monitoring
  • One-Click Apps for customization
  • Basic OBD2 diagnostics
Features
Read full description

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.

About

Nextbase

Manage and control compatible dash cams to record, download, and share footage. Features include automatic parking recording, voice commands, and emergency SOS alerts. Secure cloud storage is also available.

Highlights
  • Video playback and sharing
  • Smart parking recording
  • Voice control
  • Guardian Mode for speed/location alerts
  • Witness Mode for trusted contact alerts
  • Emergency SOS with location sharing
  • Cloud storage for recordings
Features
Read full description

The Nextbase app is only compatible with Nextbase Piqo, 385GW and 385GWX Dash Cam models. We’ve got your back. The Nextbase app is designed to help you effortlessly prove you're not at fault or share a breathtaking drive. Trusted by millions of drivers worldwide, Nextbase Dash Cams lead the world. Compatible Nextbase Dash Cams will have access to the below features in the Nextbase app: Video Playback Download & share videos from your Dash Cam using the Nextbase app. Smart Parking Triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked. *Pro Install Cable or Quick Connect Cable required. Voice Control Nextbase native voice control gives you hassle-free direct command of your Dash Cam. Guardian Mode Stay in control with Guardian Mode. Set speed and location limitations on your Dash Cam and get a notification if your car breaks them. Witness Mode Never face danger alone again. Simply use voice commands to control your Dash Cam anytime you feel on edge, in a road rage incident, or if you’re pulled over and it will inform your trusted contact so they can step in and help. Emergency SOS Get instant life-saving help. If you, or whoever is driving are unresponsive after an accident, your Dash Cam will share location and key medical details and dispatch the emergency services. Cloud Storage Store your Dash Cam recordings on the Nextbase secure server making it easier to share with friends, family and your insurance company. Nextbase Skins Apply visual effects and overlays to your Dash Cam videos! Personalise your videos with real time speed, GPS and G-force data. Some of these features can be utilised with activation of a paid subscriptions via the Nextbase app. For your own safety do not operate Nextbase app whilst driving.

Screenshots

OBDeleven VAG3 screens
Nextbase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextbase at none against OBDeleven VAG's 13. Nextbase also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). OBDeleven VAG's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 497) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. OBDeleven VAG sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Nextbase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nextbase holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDeleven VAG has 6.8K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of OBDeleven VAG's written reviews are positive against 25% of Nextbase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDeleven VAG ships an update every 3 weeks, Nextbase every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OBDeleven VAG versus Nextbase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDeleven VAGNextbase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings)4.7 (497 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews — better25.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better497
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOBDeleven UABNEXTBASE UK

Customer experience

OBDeleven VAG

All ratings6,798 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews813 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative63.2%

Nextbase

All ratings497 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative69.9%

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

Nextbase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

OBDeleven VAG

One-time13
  • 10 Credits (-30%)$2.09
  • Credits x10$3.99
  • 100 Credits (-30%)$16.49
Show 10 more
  • 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
None

Nextbase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBDeleven VAG free?
OBDeleven VAG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nextbase free?
Nextbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBDeleven VAG or Nextbase?
Nextbase is rated higher. OBDeleven VAG averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Nextbase averages 4.7 from 497 ratings.
Do OBDeleven VAG or Nextbase have ads?
Neither OBDeleven VAG nor Nextbase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBDeleven VAG or Nextbase?
OBDeleven VAG ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nextbase every 4 weeks. Most recently, OBDeleven VAG was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nextbase on September 22, 2026.

Other comparisons