# ActiveOBD vs V

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveOBD | V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeobd/id1524791245/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykhailo Zolotarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524791247) | [V-Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757644605) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveOBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeobd/id1524791245)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Perform Service Operations, Execute Calibrations, Change Car Parameters, Read all car modules, Supports Volvo/Polestar 2005+

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garage 1 Car (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Garage 3 Cars (weekly) | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (weekly) | $22.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Garage 2 Car (annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Garage Pro (annual) | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveOBD free?

ActiveOBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ActiveOBD or V?

V is rated higher. ActiveOBD averages 3.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while V averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do ActiveOBD or V have ads?

Neither ActiveOBD nor V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveOBD or V?

ActiveOBD ships an update every 3 months, and V every 3 weeks. Most recently, ActiveOBD was updated on July 23, 2026 and V on September 26, 2026.

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