Comparison

Mini OBDII vs CarCostUK

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

Head to head
About

Mini OBDII

This app connects to your vehicle via Bluetooth or WiFi to perform diagnostics and monitor driving. It reads and clears fault codes, analyzes performance, and tracks your travel data. Supports multiple languages and high-speed data transmission.

Highlights
  • Fault code reading and clearing
  • Instrument panel monitoring
  • Performance testing
  • Travel analysis
  • High-speed data transmission
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Mini OBDII is a car diagnostic and monitoring application,support English,Español,Русский,Deutsch,Français,日本語,中文. Through iPhone and iPad, use Bluetooth/WiFi to communicate with the vehicle terminal to complete fault diagnosis and driving assistance functions. It has automobile detection and analysis functions such as fault code reading and clearing, instrument panel, performance test, and travel analysis. It also supports high-speed data transmission and has the advantages of low power consumption and ultra-power saving. caution: 1. Support the adapter that runs through WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. 2. The parameters supported by each vehicle are different, which has nothing to do with Mini OBDII, but is related to the vehicle control unit.

About

CarCostUK

Features
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CarCostUK — The Smart Way to Understand Your True Car Costs CarCostUK is the simple, powerful way to discover exactly how much your car really costs you every day. Whether you’re trying to budget better, reduce your monthly expenses, or simply stay on top of your motoring costs, CarCostUK gives you a clear, accurate breakdown of your real-world spending. Most drivers underestimate how much their car costs them each month. Fuel, insurance, tax, finance payments, servicing, repairs, tyres, depreciation… it all adds up. CarCostUK brings everything together in one clean, easy-to-use dashboard, showing you your daily, monthly and yearly totals instantly. Designed with clarity, accuracy and simplicity in mind, CarCostUK helps you stay financially aware and in control — whether you drive a new car, or used. It works for everyone. Instant Daily Cost Breakdown Enter your basic details — fuel type, mpg, fuel price and mileage — and CarCostUK will instantly calculate your true daily running cost. No spreadsheets, no messing around, just instant clarity. Track Real Fuel Costs Fuel is one of the biggest expenses for any driver. CarCostUK makes it effortless to update: • Fuel price (£/litre) • MPG • Monthly mileage • Driving pattern updates Your cost results adjust automatically. Factor in Every Expense CarCostUK considers every major category of car spending, including: • Insurance • Road tax • Servicing • Repairs • MOT • Tyres • Car wash/valeting • Breakdown cover • Monthly finance or lease payments You get a clear, honest overview of the real cost of ownership. Daily, Monthly & Yearly Totals See the numbers that matter: • How much your car costs per day • How much you spend per month • Your true annual motoring cost • How your expenses change over time This helps with budgeting, planning, and making smarter car decisions. Easy Adjustments Update any value whenever something changes. Your fuel price went up? Insurance renewed? Service coming soon? Just update the value and CarCostUK recalculates everything instantly. Clean, Simple & Beautifully Designed CarCostUK is built to be fast, smooth and easy to use. No clutter. No pointless features. Just the information you need, presented clearly. Perfect For: • Drivers wanting to understand their true car costs • Anyone managing a household budget • People considering buying or selling a car • Learners or new drivers managing motoring expenses • Finance, lease or PCP drivers Sponsored Section (Optional) CarCostUK includes a dedicated Sponsored page where drivers can discover exclusive deals from trusted UK automotive partners. Advertisers can tap a slot to contact us directly. Private & Secure All calculations stay on your device. We do not collect or share any personal data. CarCostUK gives you the full picture of what your car really costs — every day, every month and every year. Take control of your motoring costs today and make smarter financial decisions with the clarity you deserve.

Screenshots

Mini OBDII4 screens
CarCostUK2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mini OBDII at 11 against CarCostUK's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini OBDII ships an update every 3 weeks, CarCostUK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mini OBDII versus CarCostUK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini OBDIICarCostUK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Chaoyue Technology Development Co.,LtdJUSTIN LOCK

In-app purchases

None

Mini OBDII

No in-app purchases

None

CarCostUK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini OBDII free?
Mini OBDII is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarCostUK free?
CarCostUK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini OBDII or CarCostUK have ads?
Neither Mini OBDII nor CarCostUK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini OBDII or CarCostUK?
Mini OBDII ships an update every 3 weeks, and CarCostUK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mini OBDII was updated on October 24, 2026 and CarCostUK on October 16, 2026.

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