Anyscan M40 vs OBDSTAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anyscan M40
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Anyscan M40 is a smart diagnostic system on demand working with iPhone or iPad. It combines the XTOOL Company’s vast vehicle coverage, strong diagnostic functions and many special functions. It has following features: 1. Comprehensive vehicle coverage, covers OBD and Mahindra. 2. Full system diagnosis, with many special functions available based on users' needs. 3. Small and easily portable. 4. Bluetooth wireless connection.
OBDSTAR
A handheld maintenance database for technicians, offering technical support, data queries, video viewing, and after-sales consultation. It provides a comprehensive database for automotive, motorcycle, and marine maintenance, aiming for efficient and professional service.
- Handheld maintenance database
- Technical support
- Data query
- Video viewing
- After-sales consultation
- Comprehensive maintenance data
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"OBDSTAR" APP is a handheld maintenance database designed for maintenance technicians. It is a service APP that can bring more convenient, efficient and professional services to end-users, integrating technical support, data query, video viewing, after-sales consultation, feedback and other multi-functions. It supports a comprehensive maintenance data query database for automobiles, motorcycles, ships, etc. With powerful functions and excellent experience, it is a practical service platform for maintenance technicians to solve their problems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Anyscan M40 at none against OBDSTAR's shown. Anyscan M40 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anyscan M40 ships an update every 6 weeks, OBDSTAR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anyscan M40 | OBDSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 翔宇 金 | 深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Anyscan M40
No in-app purchases
OBDSTAR
No in-app purchases
