Comparison

RedlineAi vs OBD Vault

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

Head to head
About

RedlineAi

This app transforms your phone into a professional OBD-II scanner, providing AI-powered explanations for check-engine lights, repair cost estimates, and DIY repair guides. It also includes a recall checker and a vehicle maintenance tracker.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OBD-II diagnostics
  • Repair cost estimates
  • DIY repair guides
  • Recall checker
  • Vehicle maintenance tracker
  • Live engine data
  • Trouble code library
Features
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Your car just threw a check-engine light. RedlineAi tells you what's wrong, what it costs to fix, and whether you can do it yourself — before you ever set foot in a shop. RedlineAi turns your phone into a professional-grade OBD-II scanner and pairs it with AI that actually explains what your codes mean. No mechanic markup. No guesswork. LIVE OBD-II SCANNER Plug in any Bluetooth LE OBD-II adapter and read your check-engine light in seconds: - Stored, pending, and permanent trouble codes (P, B, C, and U) - Live engine data — RPM, speed, coolant temp, engine load, throttle, intake air - Your VIN, communication protocol, and battery voltage - One-tap export or share, plus a demo mode to try with no adapter INSTANT AI DIAGNOSIS Every code is matched to a clear, plain-English diagnosis: the most likely cause, an honest repair-cost estimate, what to check first, and exactly where to buy the part. RECALL CHECKER Enter your VIN and instantly see open safety recalls for your exact vehicle — so you never miss a free factory fix. YOUR GARAGE Save every vehicle, track service history and mileage, and get reminders before maintenance is due. Never miss an oil change again. COMPLETE CODE LIBRARY Look up any OBD-II trouble code, explained in plain language — severity, symptoms, common causes, and typical fixes. ASK AI ANYTHING Chat with an AI mechanic about any noise, warning light, or repair quote and get a straight answer in seconds, day or night. STEP-BY-STEP REPAIR GUIDES For DIY fixes, follow clear instructions with the tools, parts, and time you'll need — and keep the labor cost in your pocket. FAIR-PRICE ESTIMATES See what a repair should actually cost in your area before you walk into a shop, so you never overpay again. Works with common BLE OBD-II adapters (Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0, Veepeak BLE+, and similar). A Bluetooth Low Energy ("Bluetooth 4.0") OBD-II adapter is required for live scanning and is sold separately. RedlineAi is built for everyday drivers. Diagnostic guidance is informational and doesn't replace a certified mechanic for safety-critical repairs. Stop guessing. Start driving with confidence. Download RedlineAi today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION RedlineAi offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions: RedlineAi Silver, RedlineAi Gold, and RedlineAi Diamond, each available as a 1-month or 1-year subscription. Subscription titles, lengths, and prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tryredlineai.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.tryredlineai.com/terms

About

OBD Vault

Features
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OBD Vault reads vehicle data through a compatible ELM327 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi/TCP OBD-II adapter. An adapter and a vehicle are required for live readings and new scans. Bluetooth Classic adapters are not supported on iPhone. Available readings depend on your vehicle, ECU and adapter. Wi-Fi recording requires OBD Vault to remain open with the screen on; it pauses when you leave the app or lock the screen. You can keep the Live Data screen open while recording. SCAN AND UNDERSTAND Read confirmed, pending and permanent diagnostic trouble codes, supported sensor readings and emissions readiness information. Review stored freeze-frame data when the ECU provides it. Code explanations and suggested checks are guidance; they do not identify a confirmed root cause or certify that a vehicle is safe to drive. LIVE DATA AND TRIPS View supported live readings such as engine RPM, speed and coolant temperature. Record trips, review distance and sensor history, and keep diagnostic scans separate from trip records. View ECU-reported fuel flow when supported, or an estimate when the required readings and fuel profile are available. Recalculate estimated fuel use for saved trips when the necessary sensor history was recorded. VEHICLE PROFILE When VIN is unavailable, optionally select your make, model and engine before your first scan. Search an offline catalog of 433 makes and 10,871 models. Engine choices are tied to the selected model and show capacity, fuel and available power. Manual entry remains available for missing variants. YOUR HISTORY, OFFLINE Save scans and trips on your phone without an account. Review saved history locally. File export requires active paid access. Clearing fault codes is a separate manual action that requires confirmation and shows the ECU response. VEHICLE PLANS, CLOUD AND YOUR OWN AI Local scanning, live data and history for one vehicle are free. Paid plans cover a total of 1, 3 or 10 vehicles and include cloud synchronization, access from your own AI assistant through Model Context Protocol (MCP), and file exports. Choose monthly, annual or lifetime access. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in your store account. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Current prices and purchase terms are shown in the app. Sign in to synchronize saved records across devices. Your external assistant and account must support adding an MCP connector; set up that connection separately in your assistant. The app shows setup guidance after your first successful scan. OBD Vault does not run an AI model, and its connector cannot send commands to your vehicle. OBD Vault supports standard OBD-II diagnostics and selected manufacturer-specific control units and readings where a supported reference is available. Coverage depends on your vehicle, ECU and adapter. It does not provide comprehensive manufacturer coverage, ECU coding or active tests. It is not a replacement for inspection or advice from a qualified technician. Vehicle data by VehiclesDB (vehiclesdb.com). Additional source data: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA) and European Environment Agency. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RedlineAi4 screens
OBD Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RedlineAi at every 2 days against OBD Vault's weekly. OBD Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RedlineAi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OBD Vault sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedlineAi ships an update every 2 days, OBD Vault weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RedlineAi versus OBD Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedlineAiOBD Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirolos YacobBahdan Hal

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RedlineAi

Subscriptions6
  • Silver$2.991 Month
  • Gold$19.991 Month
  • Silver (Annual)$29.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Diamond$34.991 Month
  • Gold (Annual)$199.991 Year
  • Diamond (Annual)$349.991 Year
9 purchases

OBD Vault

Subscriptions6
  • 1 vehicle · Per month$2.991 Month
  • 3 vehicles · Per month$5.991 Month
  • 10 vehicles · Per month$14.951 Month
Show 3 more
  • 1 vehicle · Per year$17.991 Year
  • 3 vehicles · Per year$35.991 Year
  • 10 vehicles · Per year$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 vehicle · Lifetime$34.99
  • 3 vehicles · Lifetime$69.99
  • 10 vehicles · Lifetime$174.99

Questions

Is RedlineAi free?
RedlineAi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD Vault free?
OBD Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RedlineAi or OBD Vault have ads?
Neither RedlineAi nor OBD Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedlineAi or OBD Vault?
RedlineAi ships an update every 2 days, and OBD Vault weekly. Most recently, RedlineAi was updated on October 31, 2026 and OBD Vault on October 31, 2026.

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