Autel MaxiFix vs OBDSTAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autel MaxiFix
Access OE-level expert auto repair services for mainstream models, including complex areas like ADAS and ECU programming. Connect with a team of experts to tackle difficult vehicle issues remotely and ensure stable network connections for programming.
- OE-level expert auto repair services
- Support for mainstream models
- Expertise in ADAS and ECU programming
- Remote assistance for difficult issues
- Stable network connection for programming
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The value of Autel Smart Auto Repair service: Covers mainstream models and provides OE-level expert services; • OE-level experts team tackles difficult issues in a targeted manner; • Supports expert services in tech-demanding fields such as ADAS, IM, and ECU programming; • Covers and supports GM, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and other mainstream models; • Multi-server deployment to ensure stable and reliable network connection for remote programming.
OBDSTAR
A handheld maintenance database for technicians, offering technical support, data queries, video viewing, and after-sales consultation. It provides a comprehensive database for automotive, motorcycle, and marine maintenance, aiming for efficient and professional service.
- Handheld maintenance database
- Technical support
- Data query
- Video viewing
- After-sales consultation
- Comprehensive maintenance data
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"OBDSTAR" APP is a handheld maintenance database designed for maintenance technicians. It is a service APP that can bring more convenient, efficient and professional services to end-users, integrating technical support, data query, video viewing, after-sales consultation, feedback and other multi-functions. It supports a comprehensive maintenance data query database for automobiles, motorcycles, ships, etc. With powerful functions and excellent experience, it is a practical service platform for maintenance technicians to solve their problems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Autel MaxiFix at 2.3 against OBDSTAR's 1.5. Autel MaxiFix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Autel MaxiFix holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
Autel MaxiFix ships an update every 2 months, OBDSTAR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autel MaxiFix | OBDSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xi'an Daotong Technology Co., Ltd. | 深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Autel MaxiFix
OBDSTAR
In-app purchases
Autel MaxiFix
No in-app purchases
OBDSTAR
No in-app purchases
