# V vs ScanMaster Lite

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | V | ScanMaster Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-lite-elm327-obd-2/id6740844775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V-Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757644605) | [SMART Technologies GmBH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320748539) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273)

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+

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garage 1 Car (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Garage 3 Cars (weekly) | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 2 Car (monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (weekly) | $22.99 | per 7 days |
| Garage 1 Car (annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Garage Pro (monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Garage 2 Car (annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Garage 3 Cars (annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Garage Pro (annual) | $149.99 | per year |


### ScanMaster Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-lite-elm327-obd-2/id6740844775)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*