Comparison

Autel Link vs OBDSTAR

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

Head to head
About

Autel Link

Manage your automotive smart key and fitness data with this companion app. It allows for easy vehicle key programming, tracks workouts, monitors health metrics, and syncs with a compatible smartwatch.

Highlights
  • Vehicle key programming
  • Workout data tracking
  • Health monitoring (heart rate, SpO2, sleep)
  • Smartwatch app management
  • VIN purchase for expanded support
Features
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Autel Link is a management app for the OTOFIX WATCH, which is primarily used to activate vehicle key function of the watch. The OTOFIX WATCH is a programmable smart watch that integrates the functions of an automotive smart key and a smart watch. With Autel Link, you can duplicate the functions of your existing automotive smart key to control your vehicle on the OTOFIX WATCH or via the app. 1. Easy programming: adding your 3rd vehicle key easily Autel Link with VCI provides easy programming for your OTOFIX WATCH, supporting 80% of mainstream smart key-equipped models. 2. Workout records: recording your workout data In combination with the OTOFIX WATCH, Autel Link accurately records your workout data such as trajectory, distance and pace. 3. Health management: monitoring your heart rate, SpO2, sleep, etc. With OTOFIX WATCH data access, Autel Link renders your real-time health data such as heart rate, SpO2, sleep, etc. 4. Connection with OTOFIX WATCH: acting as your watch manager After pairing with the OTOFIX WATCH, Autel Link allows management of the apps on the watch such as Face Gallery, Alarm, Contacts, Weather and Vehicle Key. 5. VIN purchase: increasing the number of VINs Autel Link provides VIN purchase, allowing you to increase the number of VINs supported by your OTOFIX WATCH.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Handheld maintenance database
  • Technical support
  • Data query
  • Video viewing
  • After-sales consultation
  • Comprehensive maintenance data
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Autel Link4 screens
OBDSTAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autel Link at 2.7 against OBDSTAR's 1.5. Autel Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). OBDSTAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Autel Link sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OBDSTAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autel Link holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autel Link ships an update every 3 weeks, OBDSTAR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Autel Link versus OBDSTAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutel LinkOBDSTAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better1.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司

Customer experience

Autel Link

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

OBDSTAR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Autel Link

One-time6
  • 1VIN$13.99
  • 1VIN2 variants$14.99
  • 3VIN$36.99
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  • 3VIN2 variants$39.99
  • 5VIN$54.99
  • 5VIN3 variants$59.99
None

OBDSTAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autel Link free?
Autel Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBDSTAR free?
OBDSTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autel Link or OBDSTAR?
Autel Link is rated higher. Autel Link averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OBDSTAR averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Autel Link or OBDSTAR have ads?
OBDSTAR shows ads; Autel Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Autel Link or OBDSTAR?
Autel Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and OBDSTAR every 6 months. Most recently, Autel Link was updated on August 18, 2026 and OBDSTAR on September 22, 2026.

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