Comparison

RepairSolutionsPRO vs OBD2 Scanner ELM327

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

Head to head
About

RepairSolutionsPRO

This app enhances the experience of specific diagnostic tablets by allowing automotive technicians to view and manage vehicle performance and troubleshooting reports. It provides access to OEM vehicle information and enables comparison of pre and post-scan results for customer sharing.

Highlights
  • View diagnostic, customer, collision, and OBD2 reports
  • Access free OEM vehicle information
  • Compare pre and post-scan results
  • Share vehicle reports with customers
  • Seamless integration with SDS50 and SDS43 tablets
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RepairSolutionsPRO Have an SDS43 or SDS50 tablet? Take your Innova SDS tablet experience to the next level with our RepairSolutionsPRO app! **** IMPORTANT **** The app is free to install but requires the purchase of INNOVA’s new SDS series tablets. This app will NOT work with other INNOVA branded tools or dongles. ********************** RSPRO is designed to work seamlessly with our latest SDS50 and SDS43 diagnostic tablets. It’s ideal for automotive technicians who want to keep track of vehicle performance and troubleshooting information. Download our app today! Multiple Report Types You can view four different types of reports (Diagnostic, Customer, Collision, and OBD2) submitted from your SDS tablet. We designed each report type to show exactly what you need and nothing you don't. Free OEM Vehicle Information Get MIL DTC, TSBs, Recalls, Predicted Failures, Warranty Status, Scheduled Maintenance, and More! Compare Pre & Post Scan Results Once the report is in the app, you can generate Pre and Post Scan reports for each vehicle and share results with customers.

About

OBD2 Scanner ELM327

This app provides comprehensive OBD scanning for vehicles, allowing users to read and clear fault codes from various ECUs, monitor live sensor data, and perform special functions like DPF regeneration and injector coding. It supports over 100 vehicle makes and offers detailed reports and diagnostic assistance.

Highlights
  • Read and delete fault codes from any ECU
  • Monitor over 200 live sensor data points
  • Perform special OBD functions
  • Generate shareable PDF diagnostic reports
  • Check SMOG status for emission tests
  • Reset service/oil lights
  • Track 0-60 and 0-100 timing
Features
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GaragePro is the perfect OBD Scanning app for automotive enthusiasts, repair shops, and DIYers. Covering 100+ vehicle makes, GaragePro offers you comprehensive OBD coverage such as reading fault codes from all ECUs- Engine, Airbag, ABS, BCM etc., as well as Special functions such as Injector coding, DPF regeneration, Throttle Reset, ABS (Brake) bleeding, Steering angle reset etc. Key Features: OBD2 Scanning: Read and delete fault codes from any module- Engine, ABS, SRS, EPS, BCM and more. GaragePro can read OBD codes from 100s of ECUs across different makes, covering 100,000+ unique DTCs. Live Data Monitoring: Read over 200 live data points from vehicle sensors in real-time, including RPM, speed, coolant temperature, fuel trim etc. as well as vehicle specific live sensor data points. GaragePro OBD2 Scanner also has intuitive graphs and customizable displays, that let your visualize changes in your OBD2 data. You can also export PID readings to Excel or PDF for detailed analyses. Multi-Mode Coverage: Unlock more OBD2 modes than other apps. GaragePro offers access to a plethora of modes/service IDs such as modes 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09, 0A, as well as vehicle specific modes for enhanced OBD coverage. Special OBD functions like Injector coding, DPF regeneration, Throttle Reset, ABS (Brake) bleeding, Steering angle reset, Power balance, Fuel Density Reset, Learning Value Reset, Actuation Tests, AC Control Module Reset, Indicator light reset, Brake Pedal Position Sensor learning, Light and Door customizations, etc. Check the app for the full list applicable to your car. PDF report and Support: Get a shareable PDF with code descriptions when scanning a vehicle and share it with your technicians, friends, customers or store it for future comparisons. GaragePro also offers email and chat support to its customers. Smog checks through OBD: Be ready for your vehicle's emission tests by checking SMOG status in the app. Service/Oil reset: GaragePro OBD2 Scanner includes both- Auto and manual methods to reset the Service/Oil lights. Check Engine Light/Dashboard Lights Assistance: Compared to other apps, GaragePro is able to cover not just MIL, but also ABS, airbag, oil level, steering and other warning lights. OBD Freeze Frame data: Read OBD freeze frame data to understand your sensors' state when OBD codes were generated. Track mode: Measure your 0-60, 0-100 timing and see how well you do on the track. Vehicle Compatibility: The GaragePro OBD2 Scanner app works with any vehicle that's compliant with the OBD2 standard (introduced in the USA in 1996). It reads data from 100s of ECUs in cars & bikes, including Engine, ABS, Airbags (SRS), EPS, BCM, Traction Control, Transmission, HVAC, Instrument cluster & more. It is compatible with all American, Japanese, Korean, German, and other European car & bike makes, including but not limited to GM, Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, Buick, Chevrolet , Opel, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Mercedes, Suzuki, Lexus, Triumph, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Honda, Mahindra, Tata, MG, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW and more. For motorcycles, you will need a connecting cable that connects the 16-pin OBD scanner with the bike's OBD port. Bike diagnostics include DTC reading & deletion, live data stream & freeze frame data. OBD Scanner Compatibility: GaragePro OBD2 Scanner works with any Bluetooth OBD Scanner, including most elm327 based OBD scanners. It also works with popular OBD scanners like Vlink, OBDLink, Carista, Veepeak, Viecar, Kiwi and more. GaragePro also has its own OBD2 Scanner that works seamlessly with the app. Please note: The availability of sensor data depends on your vehicle's ECUs. The app can only display information that is provided by your car's systems. Whether you're a car enthusiast seeking performance gains, a mechanic looking to tackle repairs, or a car owner committed to staying informed, GaragePro OBD2 Scanner is the perfect OBD2 diagnostic tool for you. Email support: fix@carpm.in

Screenshots

RepairSolutionsPRO4 screens
OBD2 Scanner ELM3274 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Scanner ELM327 at 4.3 against RepairSolutionsPRO's 3.6. OBD2 Scanner ELM327 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. RepairSolutionsPRO sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and OBD2 Scanner ELM327 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Scanner ELM327 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of RepairSolutionsPRO's written reviews are positive against 46% of OBD2 Scanner ELM327's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepairSolutionsPRO ships an update every 2 months, OBD2 Scanner ELM327 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RepairSolutionsPRO versus OBD2 Scanner ELM327: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepairSolutionsPROOBD2 Scanner ELM327
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (22 ratings)4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnova ElectronicZymbia Interactive Technologies Private Limited

Customer experience

RepairSolutionsPRO

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

OBD2 Scanner ELM327

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative50.8%

Bugs and requests

RepairSolutionsPRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OBD2 Scanner ELM327

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App stops working
  • App does not load past splash screen
  • App is not responding properly
  • App crashes when trying to buy subscription
  • App starts crashing after a few days
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  • License removed after uninstall/reinstall
  • App does not start after downloading
  • Shows false error codes
  • Requires uninstall to connect
  • App closes and won't open
  • Cannot clear codes after paying for subscription
  • Scanning issue (stops at 4%)
  • App hangs at 5% during scan
  • Freezes or gives an error during scan
  • Most GM PIDs not available
  • Live View Advanced PIDs missing
  • Cannot pull or clear codes
  • Not functional after updates
  • Cannot link to iPhone
  • Not working on multiple car models
  • Service reset states not available after payment

Requested features

8 requests
  • DPF REGEN feature
  • Ability to select new vehicle easily
  • Reactivate perpetual license without reinstalling
  • List of approved scanner devices
  • Support for WiFi adapters on iOS
Show 3 more
  • Add Google ID option for iPhone
  • Fix PIDs missing in Live View Advanced
  • Option to store data locally instead of server

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RepairSolutionsPRO

One-time8
  • 1 DTC Report$5.99
  • 1-Month MOTOR Report for 1 VIN$5.99
  • 1-Year MOTOR Report for 1 VIN$11.99
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  • 1-Yr MOTOR Report for 10 VINs$57.99
  • 15 DTC Reports for 1-Year$79.99
  • 1-Yr MOTOR Report for 100 VINs$229.99
  • 50 DTC Reports for 1-Year$249.99
  • 1 Year Premium Membership$399.99
10 purchases

OBD2 Scanner ELM327

Subscriptions5
  • AI Scan Summary (Yearly)$4.991 Year
  • Personal Plan$9.991 Year
  • Lite - Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Premium - Yearly$32.991 Year
  • Standard - Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lite - Perpetual$17.99
  • Lite - Perpetual$21.99
  • Standard - Perpetual$54.99
Show 2 more
  • Standard - Perpetual$69.99
  • Advanced - Perpetual$159.99

Questions

Is RepairSolutionsPRO free?
RepairSolutionsPRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD2 Scanner ELM327 free?
OBD2 Scanner ELM327 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepairSolutionsPRO or OBD2 Scanner ELM327?
OBD2 Scanner ELM327 is rated higher. RepairSolutionsPRO averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while OBD2 Scanner ELM327 averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do RepairSolutionsPRO or OBD2 Scanner ELM327 have ads?
Neither RepairSolutionsPRO nor OBD2 Scanner ELM327 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepairSolutionsPRO or OBD2 Scanner ELM327?
RepairSolutionsPRO ships an update every 2 months, and OBD2 Scanner ELM327 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RepairSolutionsPRO was updated on November 2, 2026 and OBD2 Scanner ELM327 on November 7, 2026.

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