# OBD2 Scanner ELM327 vs VAG Coding

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Scanner ELM327 at 4.3 against VAG Coding's 3.6. OBD2 Scanner ELM327 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 5). VAG Coding's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and review sentiment (79% vs 46%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OBD2 Scanner ELM327 sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. VAG Coding asks for nothing beyond the download.

OBD2 Scanner ELM327 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Scanner ELM327 has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of OBD2 Scanner ELM327's written reviews are positive against 79% of VAG Coding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBD2 Scanner ELM327 | VAG Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2-scanner-elm327-garagepro/id1488423694/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vag-coding/id6458547652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 65 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zymbia Interactive Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488423693) | [Thomas,Michel MORALES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701316356) |

## What reviewers say

### OBD2 Scanner ELM327

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2-scanner-elm327-garagepro/id1488423694)

This app provides comprehensive OBD scanning for vehicles, allowing users to read and clear fault codes from various ECUs, monitor live sensor data, and perform special functions like DPF regeneration and injector coding. It supports over 100 vehicle makes and offers detailed reports and diagnostic assistance.

**Highlights:** Read and delete fault codes from any ECU, Monitor over 200 live sensor data points, Perform special OBD functions, Generate shareable PDF diagnostic reports, Check SMOG status for emission tests, Reset service/oil lights, Track 0-60 and 0-100 timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Scan Summary (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Standard - Yearly | $9.49 | per year |
| Personal Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Lite - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Standard - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Advanced - Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Advanced + AI Summary - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| Standard - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Advanced - Yearly | $71.99 | per year |
| Advanced - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite - Perpetual | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lite - Perpetual | $21.99 | one-time |
| Standard - Perpetual | $34.99 | one-time |
| Standard - Perpetual | $37.99 | one-time |
| Standard - Perpetual | $54.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subsciption | $69.99 | one-time |
| Standard - Perpetual | $69.99 | one-time |
| Advanced - Perpetual | $99.99 | one-time |
| Advanced - Perpetual | $109.99 | one-time |
| Advanced - Perpetual | $129.99 | one-time |
| Advanced - Perpetual | $159.99 | one-time |
| Advanced - Perpetual | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Clears trouble codes
- ✅ Scans vehicle quickly
- ✅ Provides real-time data
- ✅ User-friendly interface
- ✅ Saves money on repairs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Does not load past splash screen
- ❌ Not responding properly on iPhone
- ❌ Cannot select new vehicle after changing cars
- ❌ Fails to buy subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working
- App does not load past splash screen
- App is not responding properly
- App crashes when trying to buy subscription
- App starts crashing after a few days

**Requested features**

- DPF REGEN feature
- Ability to select new vehicle easily
- Reactivate perpetual license without reinstalling
- List of approved scanner devices
- Support for WiFi adapters on iOS


### VAG Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vag-coding/id6458547652)

This app helps users customize and activate hidden features for VAG group vehicles using VCDS, VAG-COM, VCP, or OBDeleven software. It provides simple tutorials and a comprehensive list of fault codes and car radios for VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda models.

**Highlights:** Activate hidden car options, Customization for VAG vehicles, Fault code lookup, Car radio information, Simple tutorials, Supports VCDS, VAG-COM, VCP, OBDeleven

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBD2 Scanner ELM327 free?

OBD2 Scanner ELM327 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VAG Coding free?

VAG Coding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OBD2 Scanner ELM327 or VAG Coding?

OBD2 Scanner ELM327 is rated higher. OBD2 Scanner ELM327 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while VAG Coding averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do OBD2 Scanner ELM327 or VAG Coding have ads?

VAG Coding shows ads; OBD2 Scanner ELM327 does not.

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