# Mini OBDII vs SKANYX

The clearest difference is rating: SKANYX at 5.0 against Mini OBDII's 3.7. SKANYX also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Mini OBDII's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SKANYX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per year. Mini OBDII asks for nothing beyond the download.

SKANYX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini OBDII has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mini OBDII ships an update every 3 weeks, SKANYX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini OBDII | SKANYX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-obdii/id1530755839/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skanyx-ai-obd2-engine-check/id6770865608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chaoyue Technology Development Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223781320) | [SKANYX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765445) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini OBDII

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-obdii/id1530755839)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SKANYX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skanyx-ai-obd2-engine-check/id6770865608)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SKANYX Pro · Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Diagnosis Pack 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| +3 Vehicle Slots | $3.99 | one-time |
| +5 Vehicle Slots | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diagnosis Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection | $22.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection ×3 Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection ×5 Pro | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection ×5 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini OBDII free?

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

### Is SKANYX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini OBDII or SKANYX?

SKANYX is rated higher. Mini OBDII averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SKANYX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mini OBDII or SKANYX have ads?

Neither Mini OBDII nor SKANYX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini OBDII or SKANYX?

Mini OBDII ships an update every 3 weeks, and SKANYX every 5 days. Most recently, Mini OBDII was updated on November 3, 2026 and SKANYX on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*