# OBD2 vs Panther OBD

The clearest difference is rating: Panther OBD at 5.0 against OBD2's 4.1. Panther OBD also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). OBD2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panther OBD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. OBD2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panther OBD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of OBD2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Panther OBD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OBD2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Panther OBD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBD2 | Panther OBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2/id1303062771/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panther-obd/id6451119387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hassan Benessafi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463795701) | [Ahmad Aljasem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628434182) |

## What reviewers say

### OBD2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2/id1303062771)

This app translates and explains car error codes in Arabic. It helps you diagnose vehicle issues without needing to visit a mechanic, providing detailed Arabic explanations for OBD codes.

**Highlights:** Arabic translation of car error codes, Diagnosis of vehicle faults, Explanation of OBD codes, Avoid mechanic visits, Exclusive car diagnostic tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Poor translations
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App forces rating before use
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more diagnostic codes
- Improve user interface
- Provide better explanations for error codes


### Panther OBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panther-obd/id6451119387)

This app connects to your car's OBD-II port to provide diagnostics, health monitoring, and vehicle controls. It offers deep customization options for supported vehicles and adapters, all built natively for iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** OBD-II diagnostics, Vehicle health monitoring, Customizable vehicle controls, Native iPhone/iPad support, Specific vehicle compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Scan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scan and Code | $12.99 | one-time |
| Code | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBD2 free?

OBD2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Panther OBD free?

Panther OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OBD2 or Panther OBD?

Panther OBD is rated higher. OBD2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Panther OBD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OBD2 or Panther OBD have ads?

Neither OBD2 nor Panther OBD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OBD2 or Panther OBD?

OBD2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Panther OBD fortnightly. Most recently, OBD2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Panther OBD on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*