Comparison

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 vs RepairSolutions2

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

Head to head
About

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Monitor your car's performance, diagnose engine issues, and view sensor data in real-time. Customize your dashboard with gauges and charts, and reset fault codes. Supports a wide range of vehicles and offers advanced features for specific car brands.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data
  • OBD fault code reading and resetting
  • Customizable dashboard with gauges
  • Extended PID support
  • Mode 06 test results
  • Emission test readiness check
  • Acceleration measurement tool
Features
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Check what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more! Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features: 1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want! 2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer! 3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions. 4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved). 5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down! 6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests. 7) Check all of the sensors at one screen 8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details). 9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW and many others. 10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield. 11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.) 12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics! 13) For cars of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms, encoding functions are available - setting hidden parameters of the car. 14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the App Store. The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car ang gives your phone access to car diagnostics. Recommended adapters brands: Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak. If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs. PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Attention "bad" adapters! We faced the problem, that some adapters (often cheep Chinese clones), can’t connect to the smartphone or the car. Some of them can even make your car engine work unstable, often lost connection, increase time lag when reading data. So, we recommend you to use genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free but to unlock all the features, a one-time purchase or a subscription is required. Under no circumstances will the developer of this application be held responsible for incidents resulting from the use and/or interpretation of the data in the application. If you have any issues, you can always contact developer using Settings - Contact developer in the app or just send email to wp_soft@outlook.com Car Scanner ELM OBD2 for iOS Terms of use can be found at https://www.carscanner.info/ios-tos/

About

RepairSolutions2

This app provides comprehensive vehicle care and repair information for car and truck owners, DIYers, and technicians. It offers diagnostic capabilities with compatible OBD2 scanners and a vast database of verified fixes from ASE Master Technicians. Users can also access free vehicle maintenance information and schedule repairs.

Highlights
  • OBD2 scanner integration
  • Verified repair database
  • Diagnostic trouble code definitions
  • Scheduled maintenance tracking
  • Parts identification and purchase
  • Live data feed
  • Repair scheduling
Currently charting
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RepairSolutions2 Valuable Vehicle Care and Repair info for car and truck owners, as well as skilled DIYers and entry-level techs. The only complete solution from diagnosis to fix, the latest RepairSolutions2 app seamlessly pairs with the newest generation of compatible OBD2 scanners and dongles to deliver the most comprehensive automotive repair database with verified fixes from ASE Master Technicians. No tool? No problem. Now featuring “no tool needed use,” free Vehicle Care info and an in-app option to schedule repairs. Vehicle Care Info for Anyone (whether you own a tool or not). App users can see warranty status, scheduled maintenance, technical service bulletins, recalls, 5-year cost to own, recalls, layman’s definitions of diagnostic trouble codes, effect on the vehicle, and # of fixes available from the RepairSolutions2 comprehensive repair database. Find the Problem (OBD2 tool and dongle* owners). Download the RepairSolutions2 app for free and connect instantly with your compatible tool to create detailed vehicle diagnostic reports on your mobile device. Find the Fix (OBD2 tool and dongle owners). ASE Master Technicians provide the right solutions for your vehicle’s problem. Receive custom-tailored repair information and verified fixes that are cross-referenced for accuracy against an entire index of vehicles and data collected for over nearly 30 years. Find the Parts. Identify and purchase the right parts (maintenance and repairs) for your specific vehicle instantly from your favorite online retailer. This in-app feature makes it easier and faster to find the right quality parts to get the job done. With the RepairSolutions2 app you’ll be able to: - Lookup DTC Code Definitions – Access to specific, layman’s, effect on vehicle, all paired with ASE-verified fixes at your fingertips. - Complete Vehicle Scan - Perform quick scans (engine only), specific modules, and complete network scan. - Read/Erase DTC codes. - LIVE DATA - Access a customizable LIVE data feed with the ability to choose specific data inputs, create line graphs, record and access previous LIVE data recording sessions. - Scheduled Maintenance - Drive with confidence knowing that RepairSolutions2 provides manufacturer scheduled vehicle maintenance with direct purchase links based on your vehicle’s history and OEM-recommended service items. - Predicted Repairs – Know what repairs might be around the corner using RepairSolutions2 advanced database. - RepairPal - Just click the “Schedule Repair” button, and in just a few easy steps, you can choose the right repair facility at a time that suits your schedule. - No Tool Needed – View vehicle maintenance, predicted repairs, TSB/Recalls, Cost to Own, and Code Definitions! All available even if you do not own a compatible tool. ---- IMPORTANT ---- No purchase required. This app is free for anyone to install. Some app features and functions require pairing with a compatible OBD2 Scan Tool or dongle. Note that not all features and functions are supported by every vehicle. Features and functions will vary by vehicle year, make, and model and are determined solely by the vehicle manufacturer. * A “dongle” is a small adapter that you can plug into the OBD port of a vehicle. This port is usually found on the driver’s side under the dashboard in most cars and trucks.

Screenshots

Car Scanner ELM OBD24 screens
RepairSolutions24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RepairSolutions2 at none against Car Scanner ELM OBD2's shown. RepairSolutions2 also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 82%) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). Car Scanner ELM OBD2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 6 months and RepairSolutions2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Car Scanner ELM OBD2 against 4.8 for RepairSolutions2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Car Scanner ELM OBD2's written reviews are positive against 96% of RepairSolutions2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 versus RepairSolutions2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Scanner ELM OBD2RepairSolutions2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings)4.8 (38K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K38K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislav SvistunovInnova Electronic

Customer experience

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

All ratings31,859 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews941 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.3%

RepairSolutions2

All ratings37,946 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,694 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with cheap OBD2 adapters
  • 👍 Highly customizable dashboard
  • 👍 Comprehensive sensor data
  • 👍 Helpful error code lookup
  • 👍 Frequent updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Incorrect sensor readings for some vehicles
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • 🔋 Drains battery when left running

RepairSolutions2

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 💡 Helpful diagnostic features
  • 🤑 Good value for money
  • 🔧 Useful for DIY mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Limited functionality
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance
  • 🔋 Firmware update process

Bugs and requests

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to certain vehicle models
  • Incorrect fuel economy calculations
  • Sensor data not updating properly in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle profiles
  • Improve CarPlay integration
  • Allow custom dashboard templates
  • Add option to automatically save data logs
  • Expand sensor coverage, especially for transmissions and ABS

RepairSolutions2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to generate reports
  • Bluetooth connection problems
  • Firmware update failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save vehicle history
  • Live data monitoring improvements
  • Offline report viewing
  • Expanded diagnostic capabilities

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Subscriptions2
  • Car Scanner Pro (6 months)$3.996 Months
  • Car Scanner Pro (1 year)$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Car Scanner Pro (low price)$6.99
  • Car Scanner Pro (mid price)$6.99
  • Car Scanner Pro (forever)$7.99
3 purchases

RepairSolutions2

One-time3
  • Vehicle History Report$9.99
  • 1-Month MOTOR Report for 1 VIN$14.99
  • 1-Year MOTOR Report for 1 VIN$29.99

Questions

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 free?
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RepairSolutions2 free?
RepairSolutions2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 or RepairSolutions2?
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 and RepairSolutions2 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32K and 38K ratings respectively.
Do Car Scanner ELM OBD2 or RepairSolutions2 have ads?
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 shows ads; RepairSolutions2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 or RepairSolutions2?
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and RepairSolutions2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and RepairSolutions2 on September 25, 2026.

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