# OBD Fusion vs MINI

The clearest difference is price: MINI at Free against OBD Fusion's $9.99. MINI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 25) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). OBD Fusion's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

MINI is free to download; OBD Fusion costs $9.99 up front. OBD Fusion sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. MINI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OBD Fusion against 4.8 for MINI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 26K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 60% positive.

OBD Fusion ships an update every 2 months, MINI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBD Fusion | MINI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd-fusion/id650684932/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini/id1519458349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/650684935) | [BMW](https://appshunter.io/developer/505168748) |

## What reviewers say

### OBD Fusion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd-fusion/id650684932)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Travel, #50 Top Grossing · Travel, #126 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app connects to your car's OBD2 port via a compatible adapter to read vehicle data. Monitor fuel economy, clear check engine lights, and create custom dashboards for real-time diagnostics and performance tracking.

**Highlights:** Read and clear OBD2 trouble codes, Customizable real-time dashboards, Estimate fuel economy, Performance calculations (0-60, 1/4 mile), Real-time data logging and graphing, Diagnostic report generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ford 2003 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2004 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2006 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2005 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2020 Enhanced | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2018 Enhanced | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2019 Enhanced | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2016 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2013 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2013 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ford 2005 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2006 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2007 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2008 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2010 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2016 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2017 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2021 Enhanced | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2014 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |
| Toyota 2015 Enhanced Diagnostics | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable dashboards
- 💡 Helpful for diagnostics and monitoring
- 🔍 Detailed vehicle information
- 📊 Useful performance data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Limited vehicle support
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing interface in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly disconnects from vehicle
- Fails to detect or read codes on some vehicles
- Gauge values not updating properly in some cases
- Dashboards reset without warning

**Requested features**

- Add CarPlay support
- Improve data logging and graphing capabilities
- Expand vehicle compatibility, especially for non-US models
- Allow saving and restoring dashboard configurations
- Provide more detailed diagnostic information


### MINI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini/id1519458349)

Manage your MINI vehicle remotely with this app. Check status, control features like climate and locks, plan trips with navigation and charging information, and book service appointments. Explore MINI news and products, or try it in demo mode.

**Highlights:** Check vehicle status (location, fuel, locks), Remote control (climate, locks, lights), Trip planning with navigation and traffic, E-mobility services (charging, range), Service appointment booking, MINI news and shop access, Demo mode for non-owners

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Convenient access to information
- 👍 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Charging status not updating
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection problems
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Time displayed incorrectly in charging notifications
- Unable to update charging timer
- Destination send to car feature not working after update
- App disconnects from VIN after uninstall/reinstall
- Repeated login required due to app forgetting vehicle

**Requested features**

- Remote start/stop function
- Ability to make car payments through the app
- Notifications for open windows/doors
- Charging timer setting
- Improved EV consumption tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBD Fusion free?

OBD Fusion costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MINI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OBD Fusion or MINI?

MINI is rated higher. OBD Fusion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while MINI averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do OBD Fusion or MINI have ads?

Neither OBD Fusion nor MINI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OBD Fusion or MINI?

OBD Fusion ships an update every 2 months, and MINI fortnightly. Most recently, OBD Fusion was updated on September 25, 2026 and MINI on September 26, 2026.

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