SDPROG vs ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SDPROG
This advanced diagnostic tool allows for comprehensive vehicle system analysis, including emission filters and real-time parameter monitoring. It supports cars, motorcycles, ATVs, hybrids, and electric vehicles, offering detailed insights into engine and onboard modules.
- Comprehensive OBD2 and service diagnostics
- Advanced emission filter analysis (DPF, FAP, GPF, PEF)
- Real-time vehicle parameter monitoring
- DTC reading and clearing
- Support for cars, motorcycles, ATVs, hybrids, and EVs
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SDPROG is an advanced diagnostic tool that enables the diagnosis of cars, motorcycles, ATV (Quads), hybrid, and electric vehicles. The application supports both OBD2/OBDII and service modes, providing comprehensive control over vehicle systems, including advanced monitoring features for emission systems such as DPF, FAP, GPF, and PEF. Support for Emission Filters: DPF, FAP, GPF, PEF The application offers complete diagnostics and monitoring of various types of particulate filters, including: - DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) – for diesel-powered vehicles. - FAP (Filtre à Particules) – advanced particulate filters for diesels. - GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) – particulate filters for gasoline engines. - PEF (Particle Emission Filter) – filters used in modern emission control systems. Features related to emission filters: - Monitoring emission filter parameters: - Soot and ash levels in filters. - Temperatures before and after the filter. - Differential pressure (DPF/PEF Pressure). - Number of completed and failed regenerations. - Time and mileage since the last regeneration. - Support for regeneration processes: - Detailed data on regeneration efficiency. - Information about PEF status in electric and hybrid vehicles. - Emission system diagnostics through DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) reading: - Analysis of errors related to filter regeneration and operation. - Capability to clear error codes. Motorcycle Support in OBDII and Service Modes: The SDPROG application also supports motorcycles, enabling diagnostics in both OBDII and service modes: - Reading and clearing DTCs: - Diagnosing engines, emission systems, ABS, and other modules. - Real-time parameter monitoring, such as: - Coolant temperature, - Throttle position, - Vehicle speed, - Fuel pressure and battery status. ATV (Quads) Support in OBDII and Service Modes: The SDPROG application also supports motorcycles, enabling diagnostics in both OBDII and service modes: - Reading and clearing DTCs: - Diagnosing engines, emission systems, ABS, and other modules. - Real-time parameter monitoring, such as: - Coolant temperature, - Throttle position, - Vehicle speed, - Fuel pressure and battery status. - Advanced service control for emission systems and energy management.dvanced service control for emission systems and energy management. Key Features of SDPROG: 1. Comprehensive diagnostics for OBD2 and service systems: - Supports cars, motorcycles, hybrids, and electric vehicles. - Reads parameters of engines, emission systems, and onboard modules. 2. Advanced analysis of emission systems: - Full control over DPF, FAP, GPF, and PEF. - Real-time diagnostics and error analysis. 3. Vehicle operation monitoring: - Temperatures, pressures, battery voltage, and other key parameters. Why Choose SDPROG: - Supports all vehicle types and emission systems, including PEF in electric vehicles. - Utilizes OBDII standards, ensuring versatile diagnostics. - Intuitive interface ensures ease of use. Check details of compatible car and motorcycle models here: https://help.sdprog.com/en/compatibilities-2/ The SDPROG license can be purchased from authorized sellers: https://sdprog.com/shop/
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer
Connect your iPhone or iPad to your car's engine to view vital data. Access basic engine values for free, with in-app purchases for advanced diagnostics, smog check readiness, VIN analysis, and error decoding.
- View engine values
- In-app purchase for advanced data
- Smog Check Assistant
- VIN Analyzer
- Error Decoder and Reset
- Bluetooth adapter compatibility check
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ChkOBD let you connect your iPhone and iPad to your Car and view the most important Engine values in a very intuitive user interface in an appealing user-friendly way. ChkOBD connects wirelessly to an ELM237 enabled OBDII - Bluetooth adapter which is readily available from many 3rd party vendors. From this free application that let you have access to the basic “Engine Values”, you will have In-App purchase to access additional information such as : . Advanced Engine Values, an extended choice of sensors available on your car, that you can select and monitor. The available Engine Value from your car, are all listed in a “grey” mode, so, you will have no surprise of what you will get (or not get !) after the In App purchase . Smog Check Assistant, to know if your car will pass the next Smog Check at the state official station, or the App will let you know what needs to be fixed, before driving there, . VIN Analyzer, will let you know what information is in the “government file” from your car, including date and place of manufacturing, . Error Decoder and Reset, to know what is the current error that is in the Memory of the computer of your car and let you have a way to try to reset this error (Normally, it comes back on, if the cause of the error is not mechanically fixed). This is an error scan that is going through about 4'000 possible errors. Usually all these information will be read from all car that have been sold in the USA after 2005. The fact that these applications are offered from inside a free app, in our side, from this free app, we are able to check before any of your purchase, that your car and your Bluetooth adapter will be 100% compatible with these applications. We are using this technology to try to provide to our customers the best possible satisfaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SDPROG at 5.0 against ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer's 3.0. SDPROG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SDPROG asks for nothing beyond the download.
SDPROG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
SDPROG ships an update every 9 days, ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SDPROG | ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NexDiag Sp z o. o. | Check On-Board Diagnostics LLC |
Customer experience
SDPROG
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer
In-app purchases
SDPROG
No in-app purchases
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer
- Smog Check Assistant$4.991 Month
- VIN Analyzer$1.99
- Error Analyzer$2.99
- Advance Engine Values$4.99
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