# Car Scanner ELM OBD2 vs LeLink Security

The clearest difference is rating: Car Scanner ELM OBD2 at 4.8 against LeLink Security's 1.0. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 1). LeLink Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 6 months. LeLink Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Scanner ELM OBD2 has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Scanner ELM OBD2 | LeLink Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-scanner-elm-obd2/id1259933623/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lelink-security/id1603459402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Svistunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259933622) | [K SOLUTION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289670447) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Scanner ELM OBD2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-scanner-elm-obd2/id1259933623)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Scanner Pro (6 months) | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Car Scanner Pro (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Car Scanner Pro (low price) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Car Scanner Pro (mid price) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Car Scanner Pro (forever) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### LeLink Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lelink-security/id1603459402)

This application allows users to enable or disable password protection for their LeLink OBDII adapter. It guides users through the configuration process, ensuring secure access to the adapter's functions. The app requires the adapter to be powered on within a specific timeframe for setup.

**Highlights:** Enable/disable password protection, Secure OBDII adapter access, Device scanning and listing, Password management, Adapter configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 free?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LeLink Security free?

LeLink Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 or LeLink Security?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is rated higher. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while LeLink Security averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Car Scanner ELM OBD2 or LeLink Security have ads?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 shows ads; LeLink Security does not.

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