# ChargLink vs V

The clearest difference is rating: ChargLink at 5.0 against V's 4.1. ChargLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). V's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ChargLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChargLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChargLink | V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charglink/id6448758620/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Charging Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505114112) | [V-Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757644605) |

## What reviewers say

### ChargLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charglink/id6448758620)

This app transforms any industrial charger into an IoT-connected device. It integrates with energy credit programs for low carbon emission reporting, offering cloud configuration, real-time monitoring, and detailed usage reports for charger fleets.

**Highlights:** IoT connectivity for industrial chargers, Web-based cloud configuration, Real-time charger utilization logs, Historical charger usage data, Charger kW and kWhr usage reports, Fleet utilization reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273)

Diagnose and perform service operations on your Volvo or Polestar vehicle using your mobile phone. This tool reads all car modules, allowing you to scan trouble codes, calibrate systems, and even code new parts.

**Highlights:** Scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Perform Service Operations, Execute Calibrations, Change Car Parameters, Read all car modules, Supports Volvo/Polestar 2005+

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garage 1 Car (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Garage 3 Cars (weekly) | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (weekly) | $22.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Garage 2 Car (annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Garage Pro (annual) | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChargLink free?

ChargLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChargLink or V?

ChargLink is rated higher. ChargLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while V averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do ChargLink or V have ads?

Neither ChargLink nor V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChargLink or V?

ChargLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and V every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChargLink was updated on June 10, 2026 and V on September 21, 2026.

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