Comparison

Steer vs uLinks

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

Head to head
About

Steer

Transform your smartphone into a powerful OBD2 diagnostic tool. Read and clear fault codes, monitor real-time performance metrics, and test your vehicle's acceleration and emissions. Compatible with a wide range of car brands and OBD2 scanners.

Highlights
  • Universal OBD2 scanner compatibility
  • Read and erase fault codes
  • Real-time performance metrics
  • Acceleration and performance testing
  • Emission compliance checks
  • Supports various car brands
Features
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Your car has been trying to tell you something. Steer translates it. Plug the Steer sensor into the port under your steering wheel and the app reads what your car already knows — then explains it the way an honest mechanic would: in plain language, with no jargon and nothing to upsell you. WHAT YOU GET: ■ AI MECHANIC Ask anything about your car and get a straight answer. Send a photo of a warning light, a leak on the driveway or a part you don't recognize, or just describe the noise it makes. It knows your exact car and your latest scan. ■ ONE NUMBER, 0 TO 100 Your Steer Score answers "how is my car right now?". No trouble codes to look up, no tables to read. Watch it move over time. ■ PROBLEMS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Every issue comes with what it means, whether it is safe to keep driving, and what the repair usually costs. Not "P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold". ■ DEEP SCAN 21 systems and 126 live parameters, across every module your car will talk to. Start it, lock your phone, and get a notification when it is done. ■ DASHBOARD LIGHT LIBRARY Every warning light on your dashboard — check engine, ABS, airbag, TPMS, oil, battery — what it actually means, and how urgent it really is. ■ MAINTENANCE THAT KNOWS YOUR CAR Service intervals based on your VIN and your real mileage, not a generic checklist. Oil changes, filters, brakes, belts. ■ SAFETY RECALLS We check your VIN against the manufacturer recall database and tell you if your car is affected. ■ EVERY OBD2 CAR SINCE 1996 80 makes and thousands of models, 1996 to 2026. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY Open the app and tap "Try a real scan". You get the whole experience on a demo car — scan, results, AI Mechanic — with no sensor, no account and no card. WHAT YOU NEED Steer works with the Steer OBD2 sensor, available at steer.so. It is not compatible with third-party adapters. MEMBERSHIP Free forever: live codes, battery alerts and basic diagnosis. Steer Plus unlocks the unlimited AI Mechanic, full explanations for every issue, predictive maintenance and every car in the household — $99/year with a 14-day free trial, or $14.99/month. Terms of Use: https://steer.so/terms Privacy Policy: https://steer.so/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

uLinks

This app provides a unified platform for making and receiving calls, and collaborating through meetings and conferences. It ensures seamless connectivity across various internet types and offers advanced features through subscription packages to manage all communication needs.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Collaborate through meetings
  • Conference calls
  • Seamless internet connectivity
  • Advanced features via subscription
Features
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With uLinks, you can make and receive calls and collaborate through meetings, conferences and more on your device no matter where you are. Enjoy seamless connectivity on any internet connection - be it Wi-Fi, 3G, 5G or more. Stay productive with advanced features which are subject to package subscriptions. Save time searching for separate applications and take control of all your communication needs with uLinks today.

Screenshots

Steer4 screens
uLinks1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uLinks at none against Steer's 2. uLinks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. uLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steer versus uLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteeruLinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB147 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmarters EngineeredGenew Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Steer

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

uLinks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Steer

Subscriptions2
  • OBD2 Pro$9.991 Month
  • OBD2 Pro$19.991 Year
None

uLinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steer free?
Steer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uLinks free?
uLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steer or uLinks have ads?
Neither Steer nor uLinks shows ads.

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