Comparison

ActiveOBD vs Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ActiveOBD

This app functions as an OBDII scanner, offering specialized support for Subaru vehicles (MY2012+). It provides basic parameter readings for free, with a subscription unlocking advanced features like trouble code reading and data logging.

Highlights
  • OBDII scanning
  • Subaru-specific support (MY2012+)
  • CVT Oil Temperature reading
  • AWD duty (%) parameter reading
  • Trouble code reading (full version)
  • Data logging (full version)
  • Graphs building (full version)
Features
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The OBDII scanner app with a special support of Subaru (MY2012+) make. It's the next-generation product based on our well-known "ActiveOBD for Subaru" app bringing its best features to iOS users. A compatible OBD adapter is required. Premium-level adapters supported (best speed and stability): - OBDLink MX+; - OBDLink CX; - vLinker MC+. Entry-level adapters supported (moderate speed, good stability): - Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE). Other adapters supported: - Viecar Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), Vgate iCar Pro WiFi, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+, KONNWEI. We do NOT support the majority of cheap ELM327 v2.1 clones. The basic free version already includes CVT Oil Temperature, CVT ratio and AWD duty (%) parameter readings and nice gauge screen ! Note: some of these parameters are inaccessible on some model ranges. The full version (subscription) includes extra parameters reading and features, such as graphs building, logging ("premium-level adapter" required), trouble codes reading. Note: for resource consumption optimization reason the data collection for graphs/logging activates upon accessing these functions and terminates with the current app session. Terms of Use (standard Apple Terms of Use / EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner

Diagnose car issues by reading and clearing trouble codes with a Bluetooth adapter. Get AI-powered explanations, track vehicle maintenance, and view live data. Supports over 11,000 codes and multiple car brands.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • AI-powered diagnostic explanations
  • Live vehicle data monitoring
  • Full vehicle scan on supported models
  • Garage for service and maintenance tracking
  • Multi-car support with VIN scanning
  • Smog check readiness indicator
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Autmet is an OBD-II car diagnostic app. Plug a Bluetooth adapter into your car's diagnostic port to read and clear trouble codes on your phone and see what they mean. The Garage keeps each car's records and due dates. ■ Read and clear codes Read current, pending and permanent codes, grouped by system and colored by severity. Each code comes with the freeze frame stored when it was set. After a repair, clear the codes in the app; Autmet reads them again right away to confirm they're gone. ■ 11,000+ codes, 100,000+ definitions Definitions cover 62 brands, with separate entries where a code means something different by make, model, year or engine. ■ AI analysis and diagnostic reports AI explains the likely causes behind your latest scan and what to check or repair. It can be wrong, so have a mechanic confirm before any repair. The professional diagnostic report for your shop holds only the data that was read. Export it as a PDF or send it by email. Reports are also saved to the car's records. ■ Full vehicle scan On supported models, the same scan also reads and clears codes in the car's other control modules. Supported models from 19 brands, including BMW, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz. After connecting, the app tells you whether your car is supported. ■ Live data Watch speed, RPM, temperatures, fuel trims and other standard OBD-II values in real time. Build dashboards of up to 6 values as gauges, bars, charts or numbers, in portrait or landscape. ■ Maker data (supported models) On supported models, read manufacturer-specific signals beyond standard OBD-II, sorted by powertrain, chassis and body. Watch up to 6 per car, with a trend for the last few minutes. Requires a CAN connection. ■ Smog check See monitor readiness, the check engine light and confirmed codes, which is what an inspection station usually reads through the same port. Check it before your test to see which monitors aren't ready yet. ■ Garage Service, repairs and fuel sit on one timeline per car, with 12 months of spending at the top. Set service, insurance and inspection intervals by mileage or time, and Autmet shows the next due date and marks what's overdue. Snap a receipt or document, or type a sentence, and AI drafts the entries for you to review before saving. Photos are read on your phone and not uploaded. ■ Multiple cars, synced Add cars by scanning the VIN with the camera or typing the details. When you connect, Autmet reads the VIN and picks the right car. Sign in to sync your Garage across phones. ■ Start without an account Connect and read codes without signing up. Clearing codes, adding cars, saving reports and AI entry need an account. ■ Six languages The app and all code definitions are in English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano and 简体中文. —— What you need —— An ELM327-compatible OBD-II adapter, sold separately, such as the VEEPEAK OBDCheck BLE+. A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) adapter is recommended; some phones also work with Classic Bluetooth adapters. Works with US vehicles from 1996, European gasoline cars from 2001 and diesel cars from 2004. Plug it into the port under the dashboard, turn on the ignition and follow the video guide in the app.

Screenshots

ActiveOBD4 screens
Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner at 4.7 against ActiveOBD's 3.6. Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). ActiveOBD's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ActiveOBD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveOBD ships an update every 3 months, Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ActiveOBD versus Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveOBDAutmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (39 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykhailo ZolotarovSPIRESH

Customer experience

ActiveOBD

All ratings39 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative40.9%

Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ActiveOBD

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
None

Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveOBD free?
ActiveOBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner free?
Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ActiveOBD or Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner?
Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner is rated higher. ActiveOBD averages 3.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do ActiveOBD or Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner have ads?
Neither ActiveOBD nor Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveOBD or Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner?
ActiveOBD ships an update every 3 months, and Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner every 9 days. Most recently, ActiveOBD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Autmet | Veepeak OBD2 Scanner on November 12, 2026.

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