Autophix vs TOPDON CarPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autophix
This application provides comprehensive vehicle diagnostics, allowing users to read and clear error codes, view live data streams, and perform maintenance resets. It supports full OBD2 diagnostic modes and offers a dashboard for monitoring vehicle performance. Diagnostic data can be saved and shared.
- Read and erase diagnostic trouble codes
- View live data streams
- Perform maintenance resets
- Support for special functions (e.g., brake pad replacement)
- Full OBD2 diagnostic mode
- Save and share diagnostic data
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Autophix is a whole car inspection APP. Supports basic functions such as read codes, erase codes, read data stream, version information, and special functions such as maintenance reset, replacement of brake pads, and throttle reset. OBD2 supports full diagnostic mode, and has a cool dashboard. Support the saving and sharing of diagnostic data.
TOPDON CarPal
Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. This app offers comprehensive system checks, full OBD2 functionality, and specialized maintenance services for a wide range of vehicle brands. It provides detailed reports and a repair data library for easier troubleshooting.
- Full System Diagnosis
- Full OBD2 Functions
- 6 Special Maintenance Functions
- AutoVIN Vehicle Identification
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Connection
- Diagnostic Report Generation
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Easily link the app with your Phone using Bluetooth, transforming your devices into a smart and high-powered diagnostic tool! Packed with essential features like complete OBDII functionality, all system diagnosis, AutoVIN, automatic diagnostic reports, and more, this Bluetooth OBDII scan tool is a must-have for your car. Its versatility shines through with 6 maintenance service functions and coverage for over 60 vehicle brands, making the product a portable and adaptable auto scanner. Main Features: 1. Full System Diagnosis: Covers Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS, ESP, TPMS, Immobilizer, Steering, Radio, Air Conditioning, and more. 2. Full OBD2 Functions: works as an OBD2 code reader and performs all 10 modes of OBD2 testing free for life. 3. 6 Special Functions: Perform Oil Reset, Throttle Adaptation, EPB Reset, BMS Reset, and more. 4. Repair Data Library: Includes DTC Repair Guide, Technical Service Bulletin, DLC Location, Warning Light Library. 5. AutoVIN: Enables automatic vehicle identification for quick diagnosis. 6. Wireless Connection: Utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 33 feet/10m. 7. Graphs, Values, and Dashboard-like Data Display: Ensures easy interpretation of information. 8. Generate Diagnostic Reports: Obtain detailed reports for Systems, Fault Codes, or Data Streams. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plat.topdon.com/topdon-plat/out-user/baseinfo/template/getHtmlContentById?softCode=Car_Pal_DisplaySW_iOS&language=7&type=25
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Autophix at 13.0 against TOPDON CarPal's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Autophix sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and TOPDON CarPal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Autophix against 3.7 for TOPDON CarPal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Autophix's written reviews are positive against 39% of TOPDON CarPal's.
Autophix ships an update every 6 weeks, TOPDON CarPal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autophix | TOPDON CarPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (28 ratings) — better | 3.7 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 338 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autophix Tech Co., Ltd | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
Autophix
TOPDON CarPal
In-app purchases
Autophix
- For HONDADiagnosis$9.99
- For LROVERDiagnosis$9.99
- For OPELDiagnosis$9.99
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- For HYUNDAIDiagnosis$9.99
- For RENAULTDiagnosis$9.99
- For VOLVODiagnosis$9.99
- For TOYOTADiagnosis$9.99
- For BENZDiagnosis$9.99
- For VAUXHALLDiagnosis$9.99
- For NISSANDiagnosis$9.99
TOPDON CarPal
- Monthly Auto-renewal$4.991 Month
- Renewal Bundle$29.991 Year
- Renault Gateway 1-Token$11.99
- VW SFD Gateway 1-Token$11.99
- FCA Gateway 1-Token$11.99
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- FCA Gateway 30-day Access$34.99
- VW SFD Gateway 30-day Access$34.99
- Renault Gateway 5 Tokens$116.99
- Renault Gateway 5 Tokens$147.99
- VW SFD Gateway 1-year Access$199.99
