YMOBD vs Decode Plus!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YMOBD
This tool connects to your car's OBD adapter via Bluetooth to collect real-time engine data, read fault codes, and provide solutions. It also records driving data, analyzes performance, and offers a HUD display for a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.
- Real-time engine data collection
- Vehicle fault code reading and solutions
- Driving data recording and analysis
- Vehicle performance testing (acceleration, braking)
- HUD display function
- Day and night modes
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YMOBD is a practical too. It has the characteristics of simple operation and accurate data, and is suitable for long-term use by car owners and users. Keep your car away from hidden dangers and make driving fun! Connect and communicate with the OBD adapter via Bluetooth: It can collect car engine data in real time, such as engine speed, ignition time, then correction, water temperature, fuel consumption, etc., with two modes of day and night, with HUD display function. It can read vehicle fault codes and provide professional solutions for detected vehicle fault codes. The driving process of the vehicle can be recorded every time. Analyze and summarize data such as mileage, average fuel consumption, driving time, and driving speed. It can test the acceleration, braking, and other performance of the vehicle, and provide analysis reports.
Decode Plus!
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Decode Plus! is the fast, focused barcode and QR scanner built for people who are interested what's behind the code! Point your camera at virtually any barcode or label and Decode reads it in real time — no button tap required. Whether it's a QR code at a café, a UPC barcode on a product, a PDF417 on a boarding pass, or a UPS shipping label on a doorstep package, Decode handles it with a single app. Smart Results That Do Something Decode doesn't just show you a string of text — it understands what it scanned. URLs are tapped to open directly in your browser. Shipping tracking numbers are automatically recognized for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and Roadie. Tap once to jump straight to the carrier's tracking page. Shopping barcodes will offer to look the item up at major retailers. Everything else can be long-pressed to copy to your clipboard instantly. Universal — Works with any barcode type. Great for everyday mixed scanning. Linear — Tuned for 1D barcodes: UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, ITF-14, Codabar, and shipping labels. PDF417 — High-accuracy mode for dense barcodes on airline boarding passes, driver's licenses, and freight labels. 2D / QR — Optimized for QR codes, Data Matrix, and Aztec symbols. Gallery Scanning Can't get a clean camera read? Open any image from your photo library and Decode will find and highlight every barcode in the image. Tap a hotspot to select the result. Scan History Revisit any result, tap to reopen a link or tracking page, or long-press to copy — all without re-scanning. Clean, Distraction-Free Interface Pinch-to-zoom or use the precision zoom slider for tight labels Torch tip surfaces automatically when lighting is poor No ads, no account required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decode Plus! at none against YMOBD's 4. Decode Plus! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. YMOBD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Decode Plus! asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | YMOBD | Decode Plus! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shenzhen yuming | Neareast Software LLC |
Bugs and requests
YMOBD
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro
- Purchased add-on requires payment again
- Contact section not working
- App crashes every time on iPhone 17 Pro
- Does not connect at all
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- OBD2 reader not read by software
- No transmission temperature reading
- Bluetooth keeps disconnecting
- App says OBD is connected but doesn't show info
- Updated firmware, now won't connect
- App stopped working after update
- Rarely connects, disconnects when trying to get info
- Email not arriving for account creation
- Captcha not working/sending code
- Does not work on iOS 18
Requested features
10 requests- Dark Mode support
- Landscape mode support
- Store data for comparison over time
- Summary of vehicle diagnostics without connection
- Run in background feature
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- Weekly report of diagnostics
- Allow viewing diagnostic data in offline mode
- Remove need for model, make, year input for quick scans
- More frequent updates and optimizations
- Add landscape function in dashboard
Decode Plus!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YMOBD
- 车辆年检模拟$0.99
- YMOBD-business expansion$1.99
- YMOBD-Battery monitoring$2.99
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- Super Car Sound$5.99
Decode Plus!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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