# CarIQ vs OpenBimmer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenBimmer at none against CarIQ's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenBimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarIQ | OpenBimmer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anastasiia Sokolenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779364118) | [Codext GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488755999) |

## What reviewers say

### CarIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cariq-obd-ii-code-lookup/id6779364115)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OBD Expert Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| OBD Expert Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| OBD Expert Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### OpenBimmer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbimmer/id6820397126)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CarIQ free?

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

### Is OpenBimmer free?

OpenBimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CarIQ or OpenBimmer have ads?

Neither CarIQ nor OpenBimmer shows ads.

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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.*