Comparison

Ediag vs VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

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

Head to head
About

Ediag

Perform comprehensive vehicle diagnostics, including reading data flow, fault codes, and vehicle information. Generate professional diagnostic reports for major automobile manufacturers. Features one-key diagnosis and automatic VIN reading.

Highlights
  • Full-function diagnosis
  • Read data flow
  • Read/clear fault code
  • Read vehicle information
  • Automatic VIN reading
  • Diagnostic reports
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Support full-function diagnosis, read data flow, read/clear fault code, read vehicle information. Select any vehicle diagnostic software, covering major automobile manufacturers.Support one-key diagnosis and automatic VIN reading. generate professional diagnostic reports.

About

VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

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Start, control, and locate your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone! “Making the cloud-connected car a reality.” - Edmunds.com "Without a doubt, one of the coolest apps I've ever seen." - GIZMODO With the release of its all-new 6th generation VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app, connecting with and controlling your vehicles is easier than ever – including seeing key status information displayed in real time on the integrated control screen, selection of light or dark screen mode, and easy personalization of your vehicles in the new Garage feature. You can send commands, keep track of your vehicle location, get immediate notifications for status changes at your vehicle, and more! - Add VIPER SMARTSTART PRO GPS to any compatible VIPER remote start or security system in your car, and you can start, lock, and unlock your car from virtually anywhere. You can also locate your car, share its location with your friends or family, and get safety notifications if your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO monitored car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go. - For the ultimate connected car experience, use your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO as part of a complete VIPER Digital System, and you’ll also get engine runtime and other real-time status info right on the app dashboard. Even if a thief opens your vehicle using a cloned factory fob, you can get alerted immediately while the VIPER security system sounds the alarm and prevents unauthorized vehicle starting. - VIPER SMARTSTART PRO comes with a free 30-day GPS trial so you can check out the cool features right away. You can have Basic 1-way service free for the first year, step up to Secure service to get 2-way control confirmations, or add GPS or Small Fleet & Family plans for the ultimate in car control and monitoring. The simple, uncluttered new control screen design for VIPER SMARTSTART PRO gives you quick, fingertip control over the following features of your installed VIPER remote start or security/remote start system: - Lock/arm - Unlock/disarm - Remote car starter - Trunk release - Panic - Aux channels - View current status, including cabin temperature, lock status, remote start runtime, and more at a single glance Follow these three simple steps to get VIPER SMARTSTART PRO: 1) Download the free VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app 2) Get a VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system installed in your vehicle 3) Set up your account, and start using your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system Key features: - Real-time status on your favorite dashboard! Check the remote start runtime or whether your doors are locked, and more instantly just by opening the app! (digital systems only) - Monitor vehicle data such as battery voltage, odometer, and fuel level in the extended Vehicle Status tab (requires a digital system; some features may not be supported on all vehicles) - Map page integrates GPS and SmartPark features seamlessly – locate your vehicle, or track down where you parked (live vehicle location requires GPS or Small Fleet & Family GPS plan) - Manage notifications: Each user can select how they want to receive alerts or other notifications. Select push notification, email, or SMS as desired (SMS alerts may not be available outside North America)

Screenshots

Ediag1 screens
VIPER SMARTSTART PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ediag and VIPER SMARTSTART PRO are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ediag versus VIPER SMARTSTART PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdiagVIPER SMARTSTART PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size455 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen Kingbolen Electrics Technology Co., Ltd.VOXX Electronics Corp

Bugs and requests

Ediag

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes after latest update
  • Activation fails with correct codes (used devices)
  • Communication errors during diagnostics
  • VIN finder doesn't work well for older cars
  • First-day connection issues requiring account reset
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  • Cannot clear all error codes completely
  • Doesn't recognize 2023+ vehicle models
  • Login validation errors after updates
  • Slow code retrieval compared to competitors
  • Device stops working unexpectedly
  • Firmware update required for initial functionality
  • Cannot identify common manufacturers automatically

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support for newer vehicle models (2023+)
  • Better auto-identification for Ford and other manufacturers
  • Language settings menu (Turkish language support mentioned)
  • Ability to command multiple functions from same test screen
  • Improved VIN finder for older vehicles (1990s-2000s)
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  • Support for MG Siac models
  • iOS/iPhone compatibility
  • Clearer section titles and better documentation
  • Ability to perform ABS bleeding on Chevy vehicles
  • Support for Ford Galaxy vehicles

VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ediag

No in-app purchases

None

VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ediag free?
Ediag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIPER SMARTSTART PRO free?
VIPER SMARTSTART PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ediag or VIPER SMARTSTART PRO have ads?
Neither Ediag nor VIPER SMARTSTART PRO shows ads.

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