Steer vs AudioLane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Universal OBD2 scanner compatibility
- Read and erase fault codes
- Real-time performance metrics
- Acceleration and performance testing
- Emission compliance checks
- Supports various car brands
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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/
AudioLane
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Turn videos you own or are authorized to use, Voice Memos, recordings and audio files into ready-to-use audio—privately on your iPhone and iPad. AudioLane gives every file a clear path: import, inspect, trim, edit, convert and export. Your media stays on your device. No account, no media upload and no ads. CONVERT AND EXTRACT • Extract audio from videos selected from Photos or Files, then export it as MP3. • Convert compatible local media to MP3, M4A, WAV or M4R. • Record audio directly in the app, with pause and resume. • Convert a selected audio or video file to MP3 with Shortcuts. EDIT BEFORE EXPORT • Trim precisely with an interactive waveform and time controls. • Keep multiple segments, reorder them and export them as one file. • Adjust volume, fades, speed, pitch, three-band EQ and reverb. • Apply practical voice tools including noise gating, auto gain, voice enhancement and stereo vocal reduction. • Merge multiple audio files sequentially or as an overlapping mix. CONTROL THE OUTPUT • Choose Voice, Standard, Music or High quality presets. • Set bitrate, sample rate and mono or stereo output where supported. • Add title, artist, album, genre, year and notes to supported output formats. • Batch export recent projects with clear progress and retry failed items. • Create an M4R ringtone from a clip up to 30 seconds. FILES YOU CAN FIND Finished files are saved in AudioLane’s Exports folder in the Files app. You can also choose another Files location or share the result with any compatible app. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Conversion and editing happen on your device. AudioLane does not require an account, upload your media, download from streaming services or bypass DRM protection. Start with 5 free exports—use them anytime. Once used up, get 1 free export per day starting the next day. AudioLane Core Pro unlocks unlimited exports, batch features and advanced output controls. Available products and prices are shown by the App Store before purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AudioLane at 17.0 against Steer's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Steer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AudioLane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Steer | AudioLane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarters Engineered | 红 叶 |
In-app purchases
Steer
- OBD2 Pro$9.991 Month
- OBD2 Pro$19.991 Year
- Steer Plus14 Days trial$99.001 Year
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- Steer Plus$99.001 Year
AudioLane
- Core Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
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