Comparison

V vs Stringy

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

Stringy

Features
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Stay in tune and on time with Stringy — the ultimate app for tracking guitar restrings and managing your guitar, amp and pedal collection. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a gearhead, Stringy makes it easy to: • Log restring dates, string brands, and tunings • Get reminders when it’s time to restring (Not supported yet) • Keep detailed records of each guitar in your collection • Add notes, photos, and custom setups • Store your pedals and amps Never forget your last restring. Keep your guitars sounding their best with Stringy.

Screenshots

V4 screens
Stringy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: V at monthly against Stringy's every 5 months. 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

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 Stringy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update monthly, Stringy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
V versus Stringy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVStringy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV-GarageAnthony Cappellucci

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

Stringy

Subscriptions1
  • Stringy$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • String pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stringy free?
Stringy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or Stringy have ads?
Neither V nor Stringy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Stringy?
V ships an update monthly, and Stringy every 5 months. Most recently, V was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stringy on September 21, 2026.

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