# MechaOBD — Smart Diagnostics for Your Car

> Car diagnostic aid with live data, guided health checks, and AI-powered reports. (iPhone/iPad app by Starlight Industries LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechaobd/id6802474703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Starlight Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802474705)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechaobd/id6802474703/reviews.md

## What is MechaOBD?

Understand your car. Know what to check next.

A trouble code tells you where to start. MechaOBD helps you put it in context with live vehicle data, guided Health Checks, and diagnostic reports written in plain language.

Download the app for free to scan codes, explore vehicle data, and run Health Checks. Diagnostic Reports are purchased individually in the app. No subscription.

See what your car is reporting
Read diagnostic trouble codes, view available sensor readings, and check emissions readiness information from your iPhone or iPad.

Follow a guided Health Check
Step-by-step prompts walk you through capturing data from your vehicle. Bring trouble codes and sensor readings together for a more useful picture of what your car is doing.

Get a clearer explanation
Purchase a MechaOBD Diagnostic Report to turn a completed Health Check into an AI-assisted analysis that helps you understand:

• Likely causes of the issues found
• The vehicle data supporting each finding
• Suggested tests, repairs, or further investigation
• A summary of your vehicle’s reported condition

Each purchase covers one diagnostic report. You can revisit your saved report without purchasing it again.

Save and share your findings
Keep past reports in the app and export a detailed PDF to review later or share with a mechanic. Bring the findings and their supporting evidence into your next conversation about repairs.

Explore before you connect
Try Demo Mode with a prerecorded vehicle session to explore the Health Check and report experience without connecting an adapter.

What you’ll need
A compatible Bluetooth Low Energy OBD-II adapter is required for vehicle diagnostics and is sold separately. Available data and functions vary by vehicle and adapter. Generating a diagnostic report requires an internet connection.

MechaOBD is a diagnostic aid. Its reports identify possible causes and suggested next steps; they do not replace inspection or diagnosis by a qualified automotive professional.

Learn more: https://mechaobd.com
Support: https://mechaobd.com/help

## Key features

- Read diagnostic trouble codes
- View live vehicle sensor data
- Perform guided Health Checks
- AI-assisted diagnostic reports
- Save and export diagnostic reports
- Demo Mode for exploration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MechaOBD Diagnostic Report | $19.99 | one-time |


## Is MechaOBD safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess MechaOBD.

## Is MechaOBD legit?

MechaOBD has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MechaOBD is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechaobd/id6802474703/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Saved me money

*2026-09-13*

My Honda had a “charge system” warning message on the dash.  The shop near me was booked out weeks in advance for an inspection, so I tried this app and sure enough found out my alternator was bad.  I get nervous driving my car when it has issues so it was nice I could diagnose my car from my driveway.

## Frequently asked questions about MechaOBD

### What is MechaOBD?

MechaOBD is a diagnostic aid that helps you understand your car's health by reading trouble codes, viewing live data, and providing AI-assisted diagnostic reports. It aims to put diagnostic information into plain language for easier understanding.

### How does MechaOBD work?

You'll need a compatible Bluetooth Low Energy OBD-II adapter (sold separately) to connect to your car. MechaOBD then uses this connection to read codes, display sensor readings, and guide you through health checks.

### What are MechaOBD Diagnostic Reports?

Diagnostic Reports are purchased individually within the app. They use AI to analyze your vehicle's data and health check findings, providing likely causes, supporting evidence, and suggested next steps for repairs.

### Does MechaOBD have a subscription?

No, MechaOBD does not have a subscription. Diagnostic Reports are purchased individually, and you can revisit saved reports without buying them again.

### Can I try MechaOBD before connecting to my car?

Yes, MechaOBD offers a Demo Mode. This allows you to explore the Health Check and report experience using prerecorded vehicle data without needing an adapter or connecting to your car.

### What devices does MechaOBD support?

MechaOBD is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is MechaOBD updated?

The latest version of MechaOBD is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on 2026-09-13. This suggests a recent update, with potential for future improvements.

### Is MechaOBD suitable for all cars?

Available data and functions can vary by vehicle and adapter. MechaOBD is a diagnostic aid and its reports do not replace professional inspection or diagnosis by a qualified automotive professional.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-13

Bug fixes
• Adapter names in the Bluetooth device list no longer switch to a string of numbers while you're choosing one. The recognizable name now stays put, including after you connect.

Usability improvements
• The first time you open this version, a short notice explains that MechaOBD needs a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter, with a link to adapters we've tested.
• Recommended Adapters is now in Settings under About, so you can find a compatible adapter anytime.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-09

Bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-08

No release notes.

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