Comparison

Where is OBD vs NexzScan

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

Head to head
About

Where is OBD

Locate the OBD port in a wide range of car models with this comprehensive database. Quickly find the diagnostic connector for over 700 vehicles from popular manufacturers.

Highlights
  • OBD port location database
  • Supports over 700 car models
  • Covers popular manufacturers
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Quickly find diagnostic connectors
Features
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Where is OBD port in my car? Simple data base obd ports in popular cars. Application contains more than 700 car models: - Citroen - Audi - Ford - Peugeot - Renault - Volkswagen - Skoda - BMW - Honda - Kia and much more.

About

NexzScan

This tool helps diagnose car engine issues by connecting to your vehicle's OBD port. It provides detailed reports on error codes, their causes, and live data, making car repair more efficient and accessible. The app offers a user-friendly interface and comprehensive vehicle support.

Highlights
  • Read and clear engine codes
  • Detailed diagnosis reports
  • Customized live data display
  • Powerful DTC definition database
  • One-key app updates
  • Bluetooth 4.2 connection
Features
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NexzScan OBD2 Scanner is a high cost-effective, portable and professional tool which supports almost all gasoline cars after 2000 till now, making car repair easier. It is designed with VCI+ FREE App with powerful database and detailed diagnosis report, offering you not only the code definition, but a list of possible causes, greatly increases the repair efficiency. It is easy to operate, just plug the sensor to the OBD port and pair it with your phone through Bluetooth 4.2. From then on, do no need to worry about the Check Engine Light on anymore. Highlight: - High Cost-effective Device: Compared with the handheld tools and other scanners, NexzScan is designed with the character of higher cost-effective, more customized and user-friendly, saving you both time and money. - Enhanced OBD Diagnosis: Fully covers OBD diagnosis Modes, not only includes read & clear codes, freeze frame, but O2 sensor, Smog Check, Battery Test, MIL Status, etc. all available. - Detailed Diagnosis Report: For each DTC, the code definition as well as possible causes are listed clearly by simple and easy-to-understand explanation instead of confusing terms. - Powerful Database: Exclusively provides nearly 40K kinds DTC definition & vehicle information query, leading the industry. - Customized Live Data: Diversified live data display method: digital, dashboard and graph display. Meanwhile, you can merge multi-parameters in one graph and see how they affect each other. - Data Mange: Provides the platform to review the stored data in time, both images and videos. - One-Key Update in App: No PC, no USB, no SD card are needed. Click the upgrade information and update it into the latest version within the App in time. Features: -Bluetooth 4.2 fast and stable connection. -Support all standard OBD2 protocols: SAE_J1850(PWM,VPW), ISO_9141-2, ISO_14230-4(KWP, KWP-FAST), ISO_15765-4(CAN, CAN-B,CAN-C,CAN-D), SAE_J1939(CAN), USER1,USER2. -Wide vehicle coverage: Works on any gasoline car (Japan, Canada, US, EU, etc.)with standard OBD2 DLC,including 57 brands. -Codes reading: retrieves confirmed codes, pending codes and current codes. -Supports multi ECU code reading: from 7E8 to 7EF(including Engine, Transmission and other control modules). -Enhanced DTC analysis: code definition, code description, code symptoms, code causes listed clearly . -Clear and visualized UI: provides you with easy-to-operate guide, no confusing terms. Function: -Read and Clear Codes: Read and clear engine codes. -Freeze Frame: A snapshot of the vehicle when the code is stored. -Live Data: DIY diversified PID display methods and multi-parameters comparison. -O2 Sensor: Check the vehicle O2 sensor values. -Smog Check: Check if the vehicle is ready for a smog or emissions test. -MIL Status: Diagnose the car when the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on. -Mode 6: Advanced test results (like misfire counts) for on-board diagnostic system monitors. -Battery Test: Show battery voltage and comment battery status.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Where is OBD at 5.0 against NexzScan's 2.1. Where is OBD also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.6). NexzScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Where is OBD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NexzScan has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Where is OBD's written reviews are positive against 7% of NexzScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Where is OBD ships an update every 21 months, NexzScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Where is OBD versus NexzScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhere is OBDNexzScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil Kubis美泉 黄

Customer experience

Where is OBD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

NexzScan

All ratings27 ratings
Positive25.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative70.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

In-app purchases

None

Where is OBD

No in-app purchases

None

NexzScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Where is OBD free?
Where is OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NexzScan free?
NexzScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Where is OBD or NexzScan?
Where is OBD is rated higher. Where is OBD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NexzScan averages 2.1 from 27 ratings.
Do Where is OBD or NexzScan have ads?
Neither Where is OBD nor NexzScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Where is OBD or NexzScan?
Where is OBD ships an update every 21 months, and NexzScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Where is OBD was updated on September 14, 2026 and NexzScan on October 6, 2026.

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