GarageTube vs Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GarageTube
Access step-by-step YouTube video tutorials for car repairs and performance modifications, tailored to your specific vehicle. Save your car details for quick access and log your repair history. Community voting helps identify the most helpful guides.
- Vehicle-specific repair guides
- Performance modification tutorials
- Save multiple vehicles
- Repair history logging
- Community video voting
- No account required
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GarageTube helps you fix your own car, truck, or motorcycle — without scrolling YouTube for an hour to find the one video that matches your exact vehicle. Pick your year, make, and model. We surface the most relevant DIY tutorial videos from YouTube's mechanic community, curated to your vehicle and rated by other GarageTube users. Free, no account required. NEW IN THIS UPDATE — MEET HANK GarageTube is the ultimate video repair guide for DIYers and professional technicians. Get vehicle-specific YouTube repair videos curated for your exact year, make, and model — no more sifting through irrelevant content. FREE • Search repair & mod videos by your vehicle • Save multiple vehicles to your garage • Community picks and voting • Log your repair history PRO+ ($1.99/mo) • AI Mechanic "Hank" — ask any repair question • Hank's Take — AI summaries with parts, tools & steps • No ads • Maintenance reminders • Voice input & Hey Hank wake word • VIN Scan — decode any VIN from a photo • RO Scan — analyze repair orders instantly • Customer Garage for shop techs 3-day free trial available. Questions, bug reports, or vehicle requests? Visit garagetubeapp.com/support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://garagetubeapp.com/privacy
Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner
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Turn your iPhone into an advanced automotive scanner and professional diagnostic powerhouse with Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner. Designed for car enthusiasts, daily drivers, and workshop technicians, Cortex OBD2 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your vehicle ECU to deliver instant insights, eliminate mystery dashboard warning lights, and unlock hidden vehicle features. Key Capabilities: - Deep Diagnostic Scanning: Read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes across Engine, Transmission, ABS, Airbag, and Body modules. - Advanced DPF Monitoring: Track diesel particulate filter soot mass, regeneration status, and exhaust differential pressure in real time. - Live Telemetry Gauges: Monitor boost pressure, coolant temperature, RPM, fuel rail pressure, and battery voltage with high refresh rates. - AI Doctor Analysis: Instant root cause detection, severity ratings, and actionable repair recommendations for vehicle trouble codes. - Broad Adapter Compatibility: Full support for standard ELM327 Bluetooth, BLE 4.0, vLinker, and OBDLink adapters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner at none against GarageTube's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. GarageTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GarageTube | Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Day | Ismail Imamoglu |
In-app purchases
GarageTube
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro+ Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Extra AI Credits$1.99
Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner
- MotoCortex PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
- MotoCortex PRO - Monthly$5.991 Month
- MotoCortex PRO - Annual$19.991 Year
Questions
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