# GeekOBD vs Earth

The clearest difference is rating: Earth at 4.5 against GeekOBD's 1.0. Earth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeekOBD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Earth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of GeekOBD's written reviews are positive against 48% of Earth's.

GeekOBD ships an update monthly, Earth fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeekOBD | Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geekobd-obd2-code-reader/id909638336/reviews) | **[4.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **47.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明道通途](https://appshunter.io/developer/909638339) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### GeekOBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geekobd-obd2-code-reader/id909638336)

This app connects to your car's diagnostic adapter to provide real-time vehicle data. Monitor fuel consumption, diagnose faults, and receive timely warnings for potential issues. It also offers customizable displays and driving habit analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle data, Fault diagnosis and reading, Fuel consumption monitoring, Customizable HUD display, Driving habit analysis, Early warning system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly PLUS Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual PLUS Member | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PLUS member | $19.99 | one-time |


### Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616)

Explore a detailed 3D globe with satellite imagery and road navigation. Quickly locate points of interest by coordinates and view Earth's nightscape. Offers fast performance and extensive historical data for global exploration.

**Highlights:** 3D globe visualization, Satellite and road layers, Coordinate-based search, Night mode viewing, Satellite navigation with compass, Extensive historical imagery data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earth Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member of Earth | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeekOBD free?

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

### Is Earth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GeekOBD or Earth?

Earth is rated higher. GeekOBD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Earth averages 4.5 from 321 ratings.

### Do GeekOBD or Earth have ads?

GeekOBD shows ads; Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, GeekOBD or Earth?

GeekOBD ships an update monthly, and Earth fortnightly. Most recently, GeekOBD was updated on September 27, 2026 and Earth on September 27, 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.*