Comparison

hobDrive vs NHDOT eFieldBook

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

Head to head
About

hobDrive

This intelligent trip computer and OBD2 diagnostic software uses your vehicle adapter and GPS to calculate trip information, monitor engine diagnostics, and track performance metrics. It offers detailed fuel efficiency calculations and trip planning features for a comprehensive driving analysis.

Highlights
  • OBD2 PIDs and custom sensor support
  • Enhanced engine diagnostics and code explanation
  • Detailed trip computer with MPG calculations
  • Performance tools (0-100, braking, HP, torque)
  • Hybrid vehicle specific features
  • Trip planning and fueling records
  • GPS tracking and map overlay
Features
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HobDrive is an advanced Trip Computer and automotive diagnostic app. HobDrive uses an ELM327 adapter and GPS data to continuously collect, accumulate and display statistics while driving. HobDrive can calculate fuel consumption and perform OBD2 diagnostics right on your smartphone. HobDrive supports Bluetooth LE and WiFi ELM327 adapters. Tested with adapters from Carista, OBDMax, VieCar and others. Before purchasing, please try HobDrive Demo first to check compatibility with your vehicle/phone! - Service intervals and reminders. - Cloud analytics - statistics and analysis of your trips. - AI Assistant explains your trouble codes and any vehicle issues! - Dash panels - ready-made skins and screens from the community. Vehicle sensors: - Standard OBD2 PIDs, extended sensors for Toyota, Toyota Prius, Ford, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda, Chevrolet, Nissan - Support for Non-OBD2 protocols: Delphi mr240 (Chevrolet), Delphi mt20u (Tiggo, china vehicles), Bosch, VAZ Yanvar 5/7, Micas, Itelma - Support for JDM Nissan and Toyota - Alfa-Romeo, Fiat, Samand (Siemens) - Unique support for dual-fuel configurations (gas-gasoline) - Support for Electric and Hybrid vehicles Enhanced engine diagnostics: - Permanent tracking for engine codes (warns you in trip), MIL codes explanation - Tracking for overheat and suspicious fuel trims increase Trip computer: - Fuel economy, consumption accurate to the milliliter, MPG on hot engine, MPG without idling/jams - Consumption and other metrics by trip, day, week, since last fueling - Tracking consumption statistics over various intervals (days, weeks) and slices, manual Trip A/B intervals - Continuous monitoring of engine state and errors, notifications - Advanced graphical display of information - Managing fueling and expense records for your vehicle - Diagnostics of non-OBD2 KWP protocols (Yanvar, Tiggo, Nissan and others) Performance tools (available both in GPS and ELM327 modes): - Zero to Hundred, Quarter mile, Braking time, engine horsepower estimate, torque Hybrid and Electric vehicle features: - Hybrid efficiency - Real engine fuel consumption without battery assistance - Sensors for hybrid Toyota and Ford vehicles Trip planning: - Estimated time and distance remaining on the tank - Fueling records, consumption estimate from fueling records - Maximum and average speed for the trip - Odometer Calculates fuel consumption for practically all vehicle types: - Traditional MAF, MAP sensor methods - Injector timing methods (Toyota, Chevrolet, Nissan, Tiggo, VAZ) - Diesel engine consumption calculation - Calculation from built-in fuel flow meter Flexible interface customization: - Configure sensor appearance with various views - Customize different themes ***** Notice: HobDrive uses GPS to record your trip tracks. Running GPS in the background significantly reduces battery life. We recommend always using a charger when running HobDrive in your vehicle. Please ask specific questions on our forum or social media (links below) rather than in reviews! Many vehicles require specific configuration to connect. If HobDrive cannot connect to your ELM adapter, please don't leave a low rating - contact us instead! Notice: HobDrive gives you 30 days to evaluate the app. During this period full functionality is available except reading and clearing factory-protocol error codes. After 30 days you need to purchase it or stop using it. ***** More information about HobDrive and ELM327 adapters can be found at http://hobdrive.com Follow the project's progress: http://facebook.com/hobdrive http://vk.com/hobdrive http://twitter.com/hobdrive Any questions - support@hobdrive.com

About

NHDOT eFieldBook

Features
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The Electronic Field Book (eFieldBook) application supports collection of field data even when working on remote sites where direct network connections are not possible. Engineers or inspectors document daily work activities at the project site, including pay items and quantities of work performed, labor and equipment used by the contractor and subcontractors, daily time charges, daily weather conditions and temperatures at the project site, diary information including project inspections, and instructions to the contractor. The eFieldBook simplifies and streamlines the work of office and field personnel by downloading project pay items and stationing information from the central CMS to the portable device and electronically uploading the daily work information through the device’s synchronization functionality.

Screenshots

hobDrive4 screens
NHDOT eFieldBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NHDOT eFieldBook at none against hobDrive's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. hobDrive sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NHDOT eFieldBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hobDrive ships an update every 4 months, NHDOT eFieldBook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
hobDrive versus NHDOT eFieldBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhobDriveNHDOT eFieldBook
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size126 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRID OOOExeVision

In-app purchases

4 purchases

hobDrive

One-time4
  • Lifetime license (existing)$7.99
  • Lifetime license$12.99
  • Lifetime License / existing$12.99
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  • Lifetime License$19.99
None

NHDOT eFieldBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hobDrive free?
hobDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NHDOT eFieldBook free?
NHDOT eFieldBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hobDrive or NHDOT eFieldBook have ads?
Neither hobDrive nor NHDOT eFieldBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hobDrive or NHDOT eFieldBook?
hobDrive ships an update every 4 months, and NHDOT eFieldBook every 3 months. Most recently, hobDrive was updated on October 18, 2026 and NHDOT eFieldBook on September 29, 2026.

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