Comparison

AutoPulse vs OBDrive

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

Head to head
About

AutoPulse

Features
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Know what your car is doing - and why. AutoPulse pairs with a cheap Bluetooth ELM327 adapter and turns your iPhone into a live dashboard, a fault-code reader that speaks plain English, and a drive analyzer. Stop guessing at the check engine light • Read stored, pending and permanent trouble codes • Every code comes with a real description — "Cylinder 1 Misfire", not just "P0301" • 9,000+ codes explained, fully offline, English and French • See the freeze-frame data from when the fault triggered • Clear codes once you've fixed it Live engine data • RPM, coolant temperature, intake air, throttle, fuel trims, O2 sensors and more, updating in real time • Record a session and replay it later Every drive, measured • GPS route map, speed-colored • 0–100 km/h / 0–60 mph acceleration times with a confidence rating • Peak braking, acceleration and cornering g-force • Distance, average and top speed, engine highlights, fuel-use estimate • Personal records that only count clean runs • Your favorite roads and corners detected automatically — beat your own best time Private by design • No account, no sign-up • Your vehicle data never leaves your phone • Optional anonymous usage stats, one tap to turn off Needs an ELM327-compatible OBD-II Bluetooth adapter (widely available, sold separately). Compatibility depends on your vehicle.

About

OBDrive

Features
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OBDrive helps you understand your car in real time with a clean, driver-focused OBD experience. Connect your compatible OBD adapter and view live vehicle data, monitor trips, and keep useful driving information in one place. OBDrive is built for drivers who want simple access to performance and trip details without unnecessary complexity. Features: Live OBD data and trip monitoring Clean driving dashboard Route and trip history Vehicle insights and diagnostics Pro upgrade for advanced features OBDrive Pro: Upgrade to unlock advanced diagnostics, premium trip insights, and expanded pro features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AutoPulse4 screens
OBDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutoPulse at none against OBDrive's 2. AutoPulse also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). OBDrive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OBDrive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AutoPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoPulse ships an update weekly, OBDrive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AutoPulse versus OBDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoPulseOBDrive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkillian charrierBurak SAKALLI

In-app purchases

None

AutoPulse

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OBDrive

Subscriptions1
  • OBDrive Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • OBDrive Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is AutoPulse free?
AutoPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDrive free?
OBDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoPulse or OBDrive have ads?
Neither AutoPulse nor OBDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoPulse or OBDrive?
AutoPulse ships an update weekly, and OBDrive every 2 days. Most recently, AutoPulse was updated on September 12, 2026 and OBDrive on September 11, 2026.

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