Carista OBD2

Carista OBD2

Code, Service, Diagnose cars

4.3K ratings
816 reviews
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Released
March 20, 2015
Updated
October 19, 2026

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This app acts as a DIY car mechanic, allowing you to customize features, diagnose warning lights, monitor live data, and perform maintenance. Save time and money by handling common car tasks yourself.

✓Customize car behavior and unlock hidden features
✓Diagnose and reset dashboard warning lights
✓Monitor real-time vehicle parameters
✓Perform simple DIY car maintenance procedures
✓Access advanced electronic diagnostics
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What's New in Carista OBD2

10.1.1

October 19, 2026

Check out our latest release (v10.1) with new features. Hybrid and EV battery health for Toyota & Lexus! Run the check to get your battery health score and cell/block data, with an AI summary of what it means. Find it in Service. Meet Car Diary: your car’s service history in one place Log every repair and maintenance with costs, and get reminders before the next service is due. Free, in your Garage.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Basic

All car-facing features: diagnose, customize, service

$19.991 Month
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Last updated on November 1, 2026.

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User reviews

Misleading support & broken features for VW ID.5 – Avoid!

Do not waste your money if you own a VW ID.5. Before purchasing the Carista EVO adapter and paying for a PRO subscription, I was explicitly assured by the support team that 12V battery registration was fully supported. However, the feature is completely missing from the public release app.

When I contacted support, they admitted it is only in an experimental TestFlight beta app—which crashed every single time I tried to access the Service menu. Even with an active PRO subscription, the available features for the ID.5 are extremely limited and basic.

Save your time and money. This app does not work as advertised for MEB platform vehicles, and paying customers shouldn't be treated as unpaid beta testers for basic functionality. Returning the hardware and requesting a full refund.
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Not as advertised

The website clearly states this removes seat belt chime on the 6th gen 4Runner… it’s not there. I’ve contacted support, they’ve been completely unresponsive.

RAV4 2024

Lots of features and settings to make the car work the way I want. Just make sure your car is on and actually running (not just accessories) to see all the features.

Great app

Version 10 no longer lets me connect to obdlink mx+ after I just got through paying for a year subscription to be able to use this. Please fix

Edit: device is working again and when it is, it’s a fantastic app and easy to change settings.

Rip Off, costs more than a legit scanner

OB2 scanners will stop working when they release new version - even though car is the same and I had all the functionality I wanted prior. They will keep charging you for the app even though the Bluetooth scanner they sold you is now a paperweight.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes and freezes

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Subscription issues and billing problems

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Incompatibility with certain OBD2 adapters

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Customization features not working as expected

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Inaccurate fault code detection

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Requested Features

5 requests

Support for more vehicle makes and models

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Offline diagnostics and customization

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Ability to save customization settings

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More detailed error code information

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Improved user interface and navigation

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FAQ

What does the Carista app do?

The Carista app functions as a mobile DIY car mechanic. It allows users to customize their car's behavior, unlock hidden features, diagnose and reset dashboard warning lights, monitor live data, and perform simple service procedures. It aims to help users save time and money by reducing the need for workshop visits.

What are the key features of Carista?

Key features include personalizing comfort and convenience settings with over 300 hidden features per brand, such as gauge needle sweep and DRL customization. It also offers advanced diagnostics for checking and resetting fault codes, monitoring real-time parameters, and performing DIY service procedures. The availability of specific features depends on the vehicle model.

How much does Carista cost?

The app offers a free version with basic functionality. All paid features, including advanced customizations and diagnostics, are available through an in-app purchase of the Pro functionality. This is offered as an auto-renewable subscription at $59.99 USD per year or $14.99 USD per month, with prices potentially varying by currency and region.

What cars are supported by Carista?

The app supports a wide range of car brands including Audi, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo, among many others. A comprehensive list of supported vehicles is available on the Carista website. Compatibility for specific features may vary by vehicle model and year.

How do I use Carista with my car?

To use Carista, you typically need a compatible OBD2 adapter. The app is designed to be user-friendly: plug in the scanner, turn on Bluetooth, and press 'Connect' within the app to see your car's capabilities. For the full potential, pairing with the Carista EVO Scanner is recommended, though other compatible OBD2 adapters can also be used.