Comparison

V vs ScanMaster Lite

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

Head to head
About

V

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+
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V-Tool OBD Scanner is the ultimate OBD diagnostic tool for your Volvo/Polestar car in your mobile phone. V-Tool supports all Volvo models starting from 2005 up until now and unlike all other similar mobile applications – it will read all modules in the car. With V-Tool you can scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes, perform service operations and calibrations, change parameters of your car. Do you want to replace braking pads and put them into service mode? Or maybe you want to code new injectors after replacement? Or maybe your air distribution system requires calibration? Now all of these and many more can be done with your mobile phone and V-Tool OBD Scanner. License Agreement for the application is available here: https://v-tool.app/terms-and-conditions/

About

ScanMaster Lite

Monitor your car's real-time data, diagnose issues, and enhance performance with this OBD2 scanner app. Connect via Bluetooth to an OBD2 device or ELM 327 adapter to read fault codes and gain insights into engine health and fuel efficiency.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle monitoring
  • Read and clear OBD-II fault codes
  • Car performance metrics
  • Wide vehicle compatibility
  • User-friendly interface
  • Connects with ELM327 adapters
Features
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Take control of your vehicle’s health and performance with ScanMaster Lite: ELM327 OBD-2, the easiest and most efficient OBD2 car scanner app. With the ability to connect your car via Bluetooth to an OBD2 device or ELM 327 adapter, you can monitor your car's real-time data, diagnose issues, and enhance its performance like never before. Key Features: ◆ Real-time Vehicle Monitoring: Access live data from your car’s sensors, including speed, engine RPM, fuel consumption, and more. ◆ OBD Fault Codes: Read and clear OBD-II trouble codes, helping you identify potential issues with your car and avoid expensive repairs. ◆ Car Performance Metrics: Get insights into your car’s performance with detailed statistics on engine health, fuel efficiency, and other essential metrics. ◆ Remote Control: Remotely manage some vehicle functions to keep your car running smoothly. ◆ Wide Vehicle Compatibility: Supports a wide range of OBD2-compliant vehicles, ensuring it works with most cars manufactured worldwide. Why Choose ScanMaster Lite? ◆ User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to navigate. ◆ Affordable Diagnostics: Save time and money by diagnosing issues at home before visiting the mechanic. ◆ Compatible with ELM327 Adapters: Seamlessly connects with popular OBD2 Bluetooth devices and ELM 327 adapters for quick setup and diagnostics. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a DIY mechanic, or simply want to keep your car running smoothly, ScanMaster Lite: ELM327 OBD-2 is the perfect app to put you in control of your vehicle’s health. Premium Access: ◆ To access all the premium features and content, you need to subscribe or pay once for lifetime access. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. ◆ Subscriptions automatically renew and are billed at the rate and period you choose based on your subscription plan. User accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ◆ Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You have any questions or concerns? Feel free to contact us. We're always here to help. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-technologies-gmbh/pp Term Of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-technologies-gmbh/tos

Screenshots

V4 screens
ScanMaster Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

V and ScanMaster Lite both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of V's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScanMaster Lite's. V also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. V sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ScanMaster Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for V against 3.7 for ScanMaster Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of V's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScanMaster Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update monthly, ScanMaster Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
V versus ScanMaster Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVScanMaster Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV-GarageSMART Technologies GmBH

Customer experience

V

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

ScanMaster Lite

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

V

Subscriptions12
  • Garage 1 Car (weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Garage 2 Car (weekly)$9.997 Days
  • Garage 1 Car (monthly)$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Garage 3 Cars (weekly)$11.997 Days
  • Garage 2 Car (monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Garage Pro (weekly)$22.997 Days
  • Garage 1 Car (annual)$24.991 Year
  • Garage 3 Cars (monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Garage Pro (monthly)$39.991 Month
  • Garage 2 Car (annual)$44.991 Year
  • Garage 3 Cars (annual)$69.991 Year
  • Garage Pro (annual)$149.991 Year
3 purchases

ScanMaster Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanMaster Lite free?
ScanMaster Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V or ScanMaster Lite?
V is rated higher. V averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ScanMaster Lite averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do V or ScanMaster Lite have ads?
Neither V nor ScanMaster Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or ScanMaster Lite?
V ships an update monthly, and ScanMaster Lite every 5 months. Most recently, V was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScanMaster Lite on October 28, 2026.

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