OBDeleven VAG vs TuningBase
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.
TuningBase
Access a comprehensive mobile database for automotive professionals and tuners. Quickly find ECUs for any vehicle, view performance data, and look up error codes. Supports multiple languages and includes a performance calculator.
- ECU Search by vehicle details
- Original and tuning performance data
- Bosch Part Number Search
- DTC Error Code lookup
- HP to kW conversion calculator
- Multilingual support
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ECUBase – Your Pro Tool for ECUs & Tuning Data Find the right ECU for any vehicle in seconds. ECUBase is the most comprehensive mobile database for automotive professionals, tuners, and workshops. What ECUBase offers: - ECU Search – Browse thousands of vehicles for engine and transmission ECUs. Select manufacturer, model, year, and engine – done. - Performance Data – View original and tuning values for HP and torque at a glance. - Bosch Part Number Search – Find ECU information directly using the manufacturer part number. - DTC Error Codes – Quick access to P-codes and their meanings. - Performance Calculator – Convert HP to kW and vice versa instantly. - 8 Languages – German, English, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Lithuanian, Georgian, and Romanian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TuningBase at none against OBDeleven VAG's 8. TuningBase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). OBDeleven VAG's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 8 one-off in-app purchases. TuningBase asks for nothing beyond the download.
TuningBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDeleven VAG has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OBDeleven VAG ships an update every 3 weeks, TuningBase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBDeleven VAG | TuningBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| 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 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OBDeleven UAB | Niko Holm |
Customer experience
OBDeleven VAG
TuningBase
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
TuningBase
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OBDeleven VAG
- Credits x10$3.99
- Credits x100$29.99
- 1000 Shadowing Credits$34.99
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- Pro subscription$69.99
- Credits x500$90.99
- 5000 Shadowing Credits$139.99
- Ultimate subscription$239.99
- 10000 Shadowing Credits$269.99
TuningBase
No in-app purchases
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