# OBD Connect Lite — OBD2 Scan tool & Diagnostics

> Real-time car performance monitoring and diagnostic tool with trouble code reader. (iPhone/iPad app by Alphabit Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd-connect-lite/id6444587858 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alphabit Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/702178534)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2022-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd-connect-lite/id6444587858/reviews.md

## What is OBD Connect Lite?

Track performance of your car in real time by virtual gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic. Track fuel economy and save money on gas. These are just some of the features OBD Connect has to offer. OBD Connect transforms your phone/tablet into an all in one performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool for your car. 

OBD Connect features:

• Customizable gauges track up to 100 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force, gear display and battery voltage.
• Fast polling rate allows for a smoother and more responsive gauges and graphing.*
• Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). Over a thousand codes available with interpretation.
• Metric and Imperial measures.
• Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph up to 4 sensors at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused.
• Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time.
• Freeze frame support (mode 02).
• Instant horsepower, mpg/kpl fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking.
• Read Vehicle VIN number, calibration ID and more (mode 09).
• Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit.
• High oil/coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot.
• HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night.
• Emissions test readiness.
• Multiple ECU support.
• Shift light.
• High value sensor gauge notification.
• Light theme and Dark theme.
• Console mode for entering OBD2 commands.
• landscape mode for all views.
• Extended PID support: Enhanced PID support for specific manufacturers (mode 22).

Available addons

• Fuel Economy:
  - Instant and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary.
  - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks).
  - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon.
  - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through.
  - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets).
  - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed.
  - 3 methods of calculation available. For non MAF vehicles.

•  Race track package: 
 - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking.
 - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more.
 - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) 
 - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device.
 - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends.
 - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which notifies optimal moment of shifting gears.
 - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback.
 - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required)

• Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges  (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and  G-force sensor in four different resolutions. You can record from 100 sensors and up to 5 gauges.

• Sensor logger: You can record up to four sensors at the same time with 5 different refresh rates. Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export to PC/MAC for further analysis. Send real time data to TCP socket (IP Address) over network.

** NOTICE** OBD Connect is compatible with WIFI adapters, OBDLink MX+, Vgate vLinker FS  and the following Bluetooth LE adapters:  Kiwi 3/4 PLX, Veepeak BLE, Carista BT, LE LElink and VGate iCar Pro, vLinker FD+,MC+ adapter.

- Fuel economy requires a  MAF sensor.
* Fast polling is supported with cars equipped with CAN protocol.

Visit www.shiftobd.com for more info.
For help: support@shiftobd.com

## Key features

- Real-time virtual gauges and graphs
- Read and clear trouble codes
- Track fuel economy
- Customizable sensor tracking
- Speed limit and temperature warnings
- HUD mode for night driving
- Export fuel history to CSV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datalogging | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dashcam | $1.99 | one-time |
| Racetrack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fuel Economy | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about OBD Connect Lite

### What can OBD Connect Lite do?

OBD Connect Lite transforms your phone or tablet into a performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool for your car. It can track performance in real-time, read and clear trouble codes, and monitor fuel economy.

### How much does OBD Connect Lite cost?

OBD Connect Lite is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its core features for monitoring and diagnostics.

### What devices does OBD Connect Lite support?

OBD Connect Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is OBD Connect Lite updated?

The latest version of OBD Connect Lite is 1.1.9, with the last update occurring on June 6, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What are the key features of OBD Connect Lite?

Key features include customizable gauges for over 100 sensors, real-time graphing, reading and clearing trouble codes with interpretations, and warnings for speed limits and high temperatures.

### Can OBD Connect Lite track fuel economy?

Yes, OBD Connect Lite offers instant and average fuel economy tracking with detailed summaries and long-term tracking options. It can also export fuel history to CSV files.

### Is OBD Connect Lite suitable for all cars?

OBD Connect Lite supports multiple ECU types and has extended PID support for specific manufacturers, aiming for broad compatibility. It also offers different calculation methods for non-MAF vehicles.

### What is the user rating for OBD Connect Lite?

OBD Connect Lite has a user rating of 3.7 stars based on 10 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2024-06-06

Minor changes

### 1.1.8 — 2024-05-30

The app can now detect if the OBD2 adapter supports fast polling.

### 1.1.7 — 2024-05-27

- Fast polling has been added which can be enabled from settings.
- Fixed a bug that caused gauge colours to not update after changing them.
- Some gauge visual improvements.
- Gauge animation mode has been added to settings.

### 1.1.6 — 2024-05-15

Tapping on a fault code will now open a view with symptoms and possible causes of the trouble code.

### 1.1.5 — 2024-05-09

- Over a thousand DTC descriptions have been added.
- Fixed a bug that caused app to hang when connecting with some adapters.
- Fixed fault code icon location on menu.

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