# ActiveOBD vs ScanLite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanLite at none against ActiveOBD's 1. ActiveOBD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveOBD | ScanLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeobd/id1524791245/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykhailo Zolotarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524791247) | [Christina Prentice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784301195) |

## 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 |


### ScanLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlite/id6757406279)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveOBD free?

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

### Is ScanLite free?

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

### Do ActiveOBD or ScanLite have ads?

Neither ActiveOBD nor ScanLite shows ads.

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