ActiveOBD vs V
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
V
Diagnose and perform service operations on your Volvo or Polestar vehicle using your mobile phone. This tool reads all car modules, allowing you to scan trouble codes, calibrate systems, and even code new parts.
- Scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Perform Service Operations
- Execute Calibrations
- Change Car Parameters
- Read all car modules
- Supports Volvo/Polestar 2005+
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V-Tool OBD Scanner is the ultimate OBD diagnostic tool for your Volvo/Polestar car in your mobile phone. V-Tool supports all Volvo models starting from 2005 up until now and unlike all other similar mobile applications – it will read all modules in the car. With V-Tool you can scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes, perform service operations and calibrations, change parameters of your car. Do you want to replace braking pads and put them into service mode? Or maybe you want to code new injectors after replacement? Or maybe your air distribution system requires calibration? Now all of these and many more can be done with your mobile phone and V-Tool OBD Scanner. License Agreement for the application is available here: https://v-tool.app/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: V at 4.1 against ActiveOBD's 3.6. V also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ActiveOBD's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads, 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. ActiveOBD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and V sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
V holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ActiveOBD's written reviews are positive against 75% of V's.
ActiveOBD ships an update every 3 months, V every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveOBD | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (39 ratings) | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mykhailo Zolotarov | V-Garage |
Customer experience
ActiveOBD
V
In-app purchases
ActiveOBD
- Full Version Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
V
- Garage 1 Car (weekly)$5.997 Days
- Garage 2 Car (weekly)$9.997 Days
- Garage 1 Car (monthly)$9.991 Month
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- Garage 3 Cars (weekly)$11.997 Days
- Garage 2 Car (monthly)$17.991 Month
- Garage Pro (weekly)$22.997 Days
- Garage 1 Car (annual)$24.991 Year
- Garage 3 Cars (monthly)$24.991 Month
- Garage Pro (monthly)$39.991 Month
- Garage 2 Car (annual)$44.991 Year
- Garage 3 Cars (annual)$69.991 Year
- Garage Pro (annual)$149.991 Year
