RaceChip vs OBDeleven VAG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceChip
Enhance your car's performance with this app, controlling both chip tuning and throttle tuning products via Bluetooth. Customize engine power and throttle response with multiple performance settings for a more dynamic driving experience.
- Bluetooth control for chip tuning
- Adjustable performance settings (Efficiency, Sport, Race)
- Throttle tuning with 7 stages
- Customizable throttle response
- Fuel saving modes
- Engine power enhancement
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Experience the RaceChip-effect in its most innovative form yet, controlling both, our chip tuning and throttle tuning products using the RaceChip App. Electronic performance enhancement on a whole new level. Combining our chip tuning products with tuning control with the RaceChip App on your smartphone via Bluetooth allows you to customize your car’s performance characteristics like never before. The RaceChip App equips you with three distinct performance settings: Efficiency, Sport and Race. The chip tuning is in control of the power settings of your engine, while you are in control of the chip tuning. Our XLR throttle tuning allows you to increase responsiveness of your car on the road. The innovative throttle tuning system with tuning control lets you choose from 7 separate stages via the RaceChip App, each with a distinct characteristic regarding the throttle response: 2 Sport (S, S+) and 2 Race stages (R, R+) sharpen throttle response, speeding up the engine’s reaction times. 2 Eco stages (E, E+) slow it down and allow for fuel savings. Download the free RaceChip App now and experience your car on a whole new level. Chip tuning and throttle tuning products with tuning control are available for numerous cars in the RaceChip Online Shop. Get your chip tuning and throttle tuning from RaceChip now and simply be faster. By the way, the maximum result for your car is reached combining chip tuning and throttle tuning.
OBDeleven VAG
Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Easily scan, diagnose, and customize your vehicle's settings. Access advanced features like coding and live data to save time and money on car maintenance.
- Advanced diagnostics
- Coding and adaptations
- Output tests
- Live data monitoring
- One-Click Apps for customization
- Basic OBD2 diagnostics
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OBDeleven VAG is now part of the main OBDeleven app. We’ve moved most features, updates, and new functionality to the OBDeleven app – so you can manage all supported brands in one place. If you're new here, we recommend downloading the OBDeleven app instead. WHY SWITCH TO OBDELEVEN APP • One app for all supported brands (Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Groups, Ford US models) • Faster performance and more stable connection • Regular updates with new features and improvements • Built with the latest security and vehicle access standards • Same diagnostics, coding, and One-Click Apps experience USE THIS APP IF: • You have a Volkswagen Group vehicle with K-line support (typically older models, around 2008 or earlier) • You have a Lifetime VAG PRO plan • You have an OBDeleven 1 (FirstGen) device For all other use cases, download the OBDeleven app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OBDeleven VAG at 4.5 against RaceChip's 2.2. OBDeleven VAG also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 33) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). RaceChip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. OBDeleven VAG sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. RaceChip asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBDeleven VAG holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDeleven VAG has 7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of RaceChip's written reviews are positive against 27% of OBDeleven VAG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RaceChip ships an update every 2 months, OBDeleven VAG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceChip | OBDeleven VAG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews — better | 26.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RaceChip | OBDeleven UAB |
Customer experience
RaceChip
OBDeleven VAG
Bugs and requests
RaceChip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OBDeleven VAG
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Fails to connect to vehicle modules
- Coding changes not working as expected
- Losing purchased credits without explanation
- Incompatible with newer vehicle models
Requested features
5 requests- Add long coding and adaptation functionality
- Improve user interface and translations
- Provide more free credits or a one-time purchase option
- Improve compatibility with a wider range of vehicles
- Add data logging and live data monitoring features
In-app purchases
RaceChip
No in-app purchases
OBDeleven VAG
- 10 Credits (-30%)$2.09
- Credits x10$3.99
- 100 Credits (-30%)$16.49
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- Credits x100$29.99
- 1000 Shadowing Credits$34.99
- Pro subscription (-30%)$45.49
- 500 Credits (-30%)$69.99
- Pro subscription$69.99
- Credits x500$90.99
- Ultimate subscription (-30%)$125.99
- 5000 Shadowing Credits$139.99
- Ultimate subscription$239.99
- 10000 Shadowing Credits$269.99









