# V vs ExplainIn

The clearest difference is rating: ExplainIn at 5.0 against V's 3.8. ExplainIn also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). V's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ExplainIn sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ExplainIn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of V's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExplainIn's.

V ships an update monthly, ExplainIn daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | ExplainIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-tool-obd-scanner/id6547862273/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explainin-snap-and-understand/id6816509349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V-Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757644605) | [Digitaleria SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876805867) |

## 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 |


### ExplainIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explainin-snap-and-understand/id6816509349)

Instantly understand official documents like letters, bills, and contracts. Get clear summaries, key actions, and deadlines in your preferred language, all processed privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Understand official documents, Plain language summaries, Actionable steps and deadlines, Multi-language support, On-device processing for privacy, Shareable summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treat me to Lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Send a Big Thanks | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ExplainIn free?

ExplainIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V or ExplainIn?

ExplainIn is rated higher. V averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ExplainIn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do V or ExplainIn have ads?

Neither V nor ExplainIn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V or ExplainIn?

V ships an update monthly, and ExplainIn daily. Most recently, V was updated on October 27, 2026 and ExplainIn on October 22, 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.*