V vs SHIPVAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Perform Service Operations
- Execute Calibrations
- Change Car Parameters
- Read all car modules
- Supports Volvo/Polestar 2005+
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
SHIPVAM
Read full descriptionHide full description
Shipvam helps you stay in control of your deliveries. See your shipments at a glance, follow their progress, and get the information you need without calling support.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHIPVAM at none against V's 12. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. V sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SHIPVAM asks for nothing beyond the download.
V ships an update monthly, SHIPVAM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | SHIPVAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V-Garage | SHIPVAM |
In-app purchases
V
- Garage 1 Car (weekly)$5.997 Days
- Garage 2 Car (weekly)$9.997 Days
- Garage 1 Car (monthly)$9.991 Month
Show 9 moreShow fewer
- 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
SHIPVAM
No in-app purchases
