# BG vs CarPulse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BG at none against CarPulse's 4. BG also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarPulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BG asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BG | CarPulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 11 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saeree Lowhakasamevong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708559179) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## What reviewers say

### BG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-track/id6468354014)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CarPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpulse-obd2-car-scan-tool/id6761851372)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BG free?

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

### Is CarPulse free?

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

### Do BG or CarPulse have ads?

Neither BG nor CarPulse shows ads.

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