Comparison

OBDeleven vs VAG Coding

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

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About

OBDeleven

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic and customization tool. Easily scan trouble codes, monitor live data, and access advanced features like coding and service functions for a wide range of car brands. Save time and money on car maintenance and personalization.

Highlights
  • Basic OBD2 diagnostics
  • Live data monitoring
  • Advanced diagnostics for licensed brands
  • One-Click Apps for customization
  • Vehicle history and VIN data
  • Maintenance and comfort features
Features
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More than a scanner – OBDeleven app is your car's everyday diagnostics, customization, and maintenance companion. Read and clear fault codes, monitor live data, and unlock hidden features in your car – no technical skills required. Trusted by over 6 million drivers and officially licensed by Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Toyota Group, Ford (US models), and Mercedes-Benz, OBDeleven helps you save time and money on car diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs. The OBDeleven app works with OBDeleven 3 and ELM327 devices. ELM327 supports basic OBD2 diagnostics, while OBDeleven 3 unlocks advanced diagnostics, coding, and customization features. OBDELEVEN FEATURES For all car brands: • OBD2 diagnostics: Read and clear engine and transmission fault codes • Live data: Monitor real-time data like engine speed, temperature, and load • Vehicle information: Access VIN data, mileage, and key car details For Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT, Cupra), BMW Group (BMW, MINI), Toyota Group (Toyota, Lexus), Ford (US models), Mercedes-Benz: • Advanced diagnostics: Scan all control units and detect issues across your vehicle • Live data: Track detailed real-time data from multiple systems • One-Click Apps: Customize your Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT, Cupra, BMW, MINI, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz with pre-made coding options • Manual coding & adaptations (PRO): Perform coding, long coding, adaptations, and advanced configuration for Volkswagen Group vehicles • Vehicle access: View detailed vehicle information, history, and specifications • Maintenance & driving features: ○ Car health report ○ Trip tracker ○ Maintenance reminders ○ Emissions readiness check ○ Hybrid battery check ○ Car alerts ○ Mileage checks and more GETTING STARTED 1. Plug the OBDeleven device into your car’s OBD2 port 2. Create an account in the OBDeleven app 3. Connect and start diagnosing SUPPORTED VEHICLES Works with most cars using CAN-bus protocol (mainly from 2008 onwards). Full list: https://obdeleven.com/supported-vehicles COMPATIBILITY • OBDeleven 3 device (full functionality) • ELM327 device (basic diagnostics only) • iOS 17.0 or newer LEARN MORE • https://obdeleven.com • https://support.obdeleven.com • https://forum.obdeleven.com Terms and Conditions: https://obdeleven.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://obdeleven.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VAG Coding

This app helps users customize and activate hidden features for VAG group vehicles using VCDS, VAG-COM, VCP, or OBDeleven software. It provides simple tutorials and a comprehensive list of fault codes and car radios for VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda models.

Highlights
  • Activate hidden car options
  • Customization for VAG vehicles
  • Fault code lookup
  • Car radio information
  • Simple tutorials
  • Supports VCDS, VAG-COM, VCP, OBDeleven
Features
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VAG Coding l'Application pour le codage personnalisation et activation d'options cachées avec le câble et logiciel VCDS VAG-COM VCP ou logiciel OBDeleven avec Tuto simple et détaillés, liste complète des Codes Défauts et Autoradio du groupe VAG (VW AUDI SEAT SKODA)

Screenshots

OBDeleven4 screens
VAG Coding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VAG Coding at 79% against OBDeleven's 14%. VAG Coding also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). OBDeleven's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). On price 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. OBDeleven sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. VAG Coding asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDeleven holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDeleven has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of OBDeleven's written reviews are positive against 79% of VAG Coding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OBDeleven versus VAG Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDelevenVAG Coding
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOBDeleven UABThomas,Michel MORALES

Customer experience

OBDeleven

All ratings1,562 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative76.4%

VAG Coding

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

OBDeleven

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Inability to change vehicle type
  • Functionality breaks after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Restore free access to core features
  • Improve compatibility with more vehicle makes/models
  • Add more diagnostic and coding capabilities

VAG Coding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

OBDeleven

Subscriptions2
  • PRO plan$69.991 Year
  • ULTIMATE plan$239.991 Year
One-time11
  • 10 Credits (-30%)$2.09
  • 10 Credits$3.99
  • 100 Credits (-30%)$16.49
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  • 100 Credits$29.99
  • 1000 Shadowing Credits$34.99
  • 500 Credits (-30%)$69.99
  • PRO plan subscription$69.99
  • 500 Credits$90.99
  • 5000 Shadowing Credits$139.99
  • ULTIMATE plan subscription$239.99
  • 10000 Shadowing Credits$269.99
None

VAG Coding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBDeleven free?
OBDeleven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VAG Coding free?
VAG Coding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBDeleven or VAG Coding?
OBDeleven is rated higher. OBDeleven averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while VAG Coding averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do OBDeleven or VAG Coding have ads?
VAG Coding shows ads; OBDeleven does not.

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