# CanDash: OBD2 Scanner ELM327 — Car Diagnostics & Live Gauges

> Car diagnostics and live data scanner with customizable gauge clusters. (iPhone/iPad app by SALVATORE MAURIZIO MIRABILE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candash-obd2-scanner-elm327/id6766136727 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SALVATORE MAURIZIO MIRABILE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896209055)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 165 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candash-obd2-scanner-elm327/id6766136727/reviews.md

## What is CanDash?

Read every module in supported cars — ABS, airbag, body control, engine — then watch it live on eight handcrafted gauge clusters. One-time unlock. No subscription. No tracking.
Every new cluster, vehicle pack and feature arrives as a free update.

Eight cluster styles from 1950s analogue to modern race-digital, plus a fully customisable dashboard — choose your look, customise every gauge, then take a peek under the bonnet.

— DIAGNOSTICS —

CanDash reads and clears diagnostic fault codes from your vehicle. On any OBD-II car you get SAE engine and emissions diagnostics.

On supported platforms, CanDash unlocks full-system scanning across every control module — ABS, airbag, body control, climate and more:

- BMW — All F-chassis and G-chassis models (CAN-equipped models only, E-chassis coming soon)
- Peugeot, Citroën & DS — 2013 onwards (CAN-equipped models only)
- Ford — 2011 onwards (MS-CAN modules scanned via OBDLink MX+ adapter only)
- Jaguar — 2007–2024 (MS-CAN modules scanned via OBDLink MX+ adapter only)
- VAG Group — 2013–2023 (CAN-equipped models only)

Standard OBD-II diagnostics — on every vehicle:

- Read, understand and clear engine and emissions fault codes (stored, pending and permanent)
- Plain-English descriptions for 800+ standard fault codes
- Check-engine light status and emissions readiness — handy before an MOT or smog test

— GAUGE CLUSTERS —

- Street — clean modern enthusiast dials
- Race — brushed metal and red glow, supercar-inspired
- Mille Miglia — 1950s road racing, warm copper and chrome
- Stuttgart — German sports car heritage
- Swiss — haute-horlogerie precision with gold needles
- 90s Retro — amber-on-black retro aesthetic
- Digital — modern race-digital display
- 80s Nostalgia — 80s hot-hatch cluster
- Plus a fully customisable Dashboard

— PERFORMANCE —

- 0–60, quarter-mile and more timing options
- Live G-Meter with cornering and braking traces
- GPS or OBD-based speed measurements
- Record up to 4 gauges per run
- Full history playback of your runs, including recorded gauges
- Trip data logging with CSV export
- Lap timer — full GPS lap timing with live track maps, video overlay and 13 UK circuits built in. more to come!

— PRACTICAL —

- Service light reset guides for 80+ vehicles
- Service interval tracker with full VIN tracking and exporting options
- Real-time fuel economy with trip averaging
- Fuel cost calculator
- Custom PID support for advanced users
- Metric or imperial: °C/°F, psi/bar/kPa, mph/km/h, MPG (UK or US) or L/100km — set from your region automatically, or change any unit yourself.

— SUPPORTED ADAPTERS —

CanDash works with any OBD-II adapter that supports the ELM327 and STN protocols:

- OBDLink MX+ (Bluetooth Classic, MFi-certified) — recommended
- OBDLink CX (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Veepeak OBDCheck BLE
- Other ELM327 BLE adapters

— VEHICLE-SPECIFIC PACKS —

CanDash bundles manufacturer-specific PID libraries that add extra gauges and live readings to your clusters, dashboard and data logging. Available libraries currently include:

- Jaguar Land Rover (AJ133 engine family)
- Ford
- Volkswagen Group MQB platform
- Porsche
- BMW

And more! These libraries provide extra live signals, but they are not a guarantee that every PID will work on every car of the marque. Some PIDs are engine, model or year-specific.

— PRIVACY —

CanDash does not collect any personal data. Your VIN never leaves your phone. There are no analytics, no telemetry, no ad networks, no third-party SDKs. CanDash works fully offline once installed.

— REQUIRES —

- iPhone running iOS 18.6 or later
- iPad running iPadOS 18.6 or later
- Any OBD-II adapter (sold separately)
- A vehicle built 1996 or later with an OBD-II port

Every cluster, every gauge and every line of code is hand-crafted for your enjoyment!

## Key features

- Full-system diagnostics (ABS, airbag, etc.)
- Live gauge clusters and customizable dashboard
- Read and clear fault codes
- Performance timing (0-60, quarter-mile)
- Service light reset guides
- Real-time fuel economy tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CanDash Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candash-obd2-scanner-elm327/id6766136727/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Missing PID’s

*2026-08-31*

Kudos to the developer for getting the iPad to look right. Now the dev needs to address the issue where the oil and coolant temps aren’t being detected. Either of those keep displaying -40F. Also an easy way for resizing and combining gauge styles. It’s also a pain having to make some custom PID to have your oil pressure show for example. I mean this is a paid app and I’ve had cheaper and free ones display what I need.

The developer needs to make an iPad version. This unfortunately only maximizes a phone screen to a certain degree. Another issue is that the display only shows portrait. So if you rotate your screen the display will turn along but will always be vertical 👎🏼

**Developer response:** Hey Obtrunco, 

What PIDs are you selecting exactly and what car do you have?

Email me via the app and I'd be glad to troubleshoot this for you. there is also an OBD monitor feature in settings which logs all OBD communication. if you could share that in the email, that'll help with the troubleshooting.

Thanks,
Sal

## Frequently asked questions about CanDash

### What car modules can CanDash scan?

CanDash can read and clear diagnostic fault codes from various modules including ABS, airbag, body control, and engine. On supported vehicles, it unlocks full-system scanning across these control modules.

### Does CanDash have a subscription or ads?

No, CanDash is a one-time purchase with no subscription or ads. All new gauge clusters, vehicle packs, and features are provided as free updates.

### What adapters does CanDash support?

CanDash works with any OBD-II adapter supporting ELM327 and STN protocols, with OBDLink MX+ (Bluetooth Classic) being the recommended option.

### Can I customize the gauges in CanDash?

Yes, you can choose from eight different gauge cluster styles or create a fully customizable dashboard. You can select your preferred look and customize every gauge.

### What performance metrics can CanDash track?

CanDash offers timing options for 0-60 and quarter-mile runs, a live G-Meter with cornering and braking traces, and GPS or OBD-based speed measurements. You can record up to four gauges per run and playback history.

### Is CanDash suitable for basic check engine light issues?

Yes, CanDash provides standard OBD-II diagnostics on every vehicle, allowing you to read, understand, and clear engine and emissions fault codes with plain-English descriptions for over 800 codes.

### How often is CanDash updated?

New gauge clusters, vehicle packs, and features are released as free updates. The latest version is 1.3, last updated on August 11, 2026.

### What vehicles are supported for full-system scanning?

Full-system scanning is supported on specific models of BMW (F/G-chassis), Peugeot, Citroën & DS (2013+), Ford (2011+), Jaguar (2007-2024), and VAG Group (2013-2023), with some requiring specific adapters like OBDLink MX+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-30

iOS 18 compatible
Landscape mode on iPhones (landscape mode already active on iPads)
Bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2026-08-25

Full iPad compatibility
Fully fledged GPS lap timer with live track maps, video overlay and 13 UK circuits built in
Metric or imperial: °C/°F, psi/bar/kPa, mph/km/h, MPG (UK & US) or L/100km — units now match your device region automatically, and any of them can be changed in Settings.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-11

General bug fixes
Playback in performance fixed
Adapter reset on the fly
GUI improvements
New Cluster design

### 1.2 — 2026-07-30

New: Full multi-module diagnostics
Go beyond the engine light. On supported platforms, CanDash now scans every control module — ABS, airbag, body control and more:
BMW — F-chassis and G-chassis
Peugeot, Citroën & DS — 2013 onwards (CAN-equipped)
Ford — 2011 onwards (MS-CAN modules only scanned via OBDlink MX+ adapter)
Jaguar — 2007–2024 (MS-CAN modules only scanned via OBDlink MX+ adapter)
VAG Group — 2013–2023 (CAN-equipped)

New: More Performance timing:
60–130 mph and 1/8 mile join 0–60 and the 1/4 mile. Pick up to 4 gauges to monitor and record during a run, then play the whole run back afterwards — speed, G-force and your recorded gauges together.

New: Deeper gauge customisation: 
Fine-tune the min/max range on any gauge — Dashboard or cluster. Add your own badge or emblem to personalise your gauges and clusters (Pro).

### 1.1 — 2026-06-03

Fuel cost calculator
New vehicle packs for Porsche, BMW and Toyota
Bug fixes

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