Comparison

AVPlayer for iPad vs OBD2 Gauges

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

Head to head
About

AVPlayer for iPad

Play virtually any video file on your iPad with this versatile media player. It supports a wide range of formats, offers advanced playback controls, and allows easy video syncing via Wi-Fi or iTunes. Organize your library with folders, favorites, and sorting options.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes syncing
  • Folder management
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Subtitle and audio track support
  • Passcode and Touch ID protection
Features
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AVPlayer for iPad – convenient and easy solution for playing most video formats on your iPad • Main Features: - Built-in search - Syncing videos via iTunes or Wi-Fi - Creating folders, moving, deleting, renaming videos - Sort by name, date, type - Favorites - Support Split View and Picture in Picture (only for mp4, mov, m4v) • Video Player: - Support audio codec Dolby (AC3, E-AC3) - Hardware acceleration H.264 - Support various video formats: mp4, mov, m4v, avi, wmv, rmvb, flv, f4v, mkv, dat, vob, mts, mpg, 3gp, m2ts, asf, mpeg4, ts, rm - Aspect ratio: default, 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10, 2.21:1 - AirPlay and TV Out - Support built-in and external subtitles - Support built-in audio tracks - Support gestures - Playback speed: 0.5X to 2.0X - Ability to set brightness, contrast and saturation - Move to next/previous video - Saving position of playback • Wi-Fi: - Web server for syncing videos via Wi-Fi - Saving videos from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, FTP, WebDAV, UPnP • Settings: - Protecting your videos with a passcode or Touch ID

About

OBD2 Gauges

Features
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OBD2 Gauges connects to your vehicle's OBD2 port via Bluetooth and displays real-time engine data as beautiful, customizable gauges. Features: - AI Vehicle Health: explanations of telemetry and trouble codes, recommended checks, and watch points - Saved health reports you can revisit offline - AI Lite: on-device analysis on compatible devices; AI Pro: on-device plus cloud analysis with explicit consent - Realistic gauge materials, four additional bezel finishes, and ten bezel shapes - Real-time speed, RPM, boost/vacuum, oil temperature, water temperature, intake air temperature, and fuel level gauges - Multiple gauge themes inspired by iconic vehicles: Supra Stock, Supra TRD, Nismo, Audi RS, G35 Rev-Up, and more - 100+ OBD2 parameters supported - Clean, modern interface with dark and light modes - Works with any ELM327-compatible Bluetooth OBD2 adapter - Customizable gauge layouts — single, dual, quad, or full dashboard views - On-device AI keeps analysis on your device. Optional cloud AI sends a telemetry summary to Google only after your consent. Connect your OBD2 Bluetooth adapter, pair it with your device, and launch OBD2 Gauges to see your engine data come alive. Requires an ELM327-compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 adapter and a vehicle with an OBD2 port (1996+ model year). Optional Subscription - Remove Ads (Monthly): auto-renewing subscription that removes all ads while active. Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Remove Ads (Lifetime): one-time purchase that removes all ads permanently. - AI Lite: monthly or lifetime access to ad-free, on-device AI Health on compatible devices. - AI Pro: monthly or lifetime access to ad-free AI Health with cloud analysis when on-device AI is unavailable. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.lightcycleconsulting.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.lightcycleconsulting.com/privacy-policy AI Health requires an AI Lite or AI Pro purchase. On-device AI depends on device and model availability. Cloud AI requires internet access, consent, and AI Pro, with up to 10 cloud analyses per 24-hour window. AI guidance is informational and does not replace a qualified mechanic.

Screenshots

OBD2 Gauges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBD2 Gauges at Free against AVPlayer for iPad's $0.49. OBD2 Gauges also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). AVPlayer for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OBD2 Gauges is free to download; AVPlayer for iPad costs $0.49 up front. OBD2 Gauges sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AVPlayer for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVPlayer for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, OBD2 Gauges every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AVPlayer for iPad versus OBD2 Gauges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVPlayer for iPadOBD2 Gauges
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSergej KachaloEdward Williams

In-app purchases

None

AVPlayer for iPad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OBD2 Gauges

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is AVPlayer for iPad free?
AVPlayer for iPad costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Gauges free?
OBD2 Gauges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AVPlayer for iPad or OBD2 Gauges have ads?
Neither AVPlayer for iPad nor OBD2 Gauges shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVPlayer for iPad or OBD2 Gauges?
AVPlayer for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and OBD2 Gauges every 3 days. Most recently, AVPlayer for iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and OBD2 Gauges on October 25, 2026.

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