Comparison

OBD2 Dashboards vs OBD JScan

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Dashboards

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a real-time car dashboard. Monitor vehicle performance and diagnostics by connecting to your car's OBD2 engine management system via a Bluetooth or WiFi adapter. Customize dashboards with various gauges and sensors.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Customizable dashboards with widgets/gauges
  • Over 100 pre-made dashboards
  • Hundreds of OBD sensor values
  • Custom PIDs and programmable plugins
  • Head-Up Display (HUD) mode
  • Diagnostic data logging
Features
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OBD2 Dashboards shows you what your car is doing in real time! Formerly OBD Car Wizard, OBD2 Dashboards turns your iPhone or iPad into a live car dashboard, performance monitor and diagnostics tool. Connect an ELM327 OBD2 adapter (Bluetooth LE or Wi-Fi), choose a dashboard and watch your car come alive! FEATURES • Hundreds of dashboards – Sports clusters, retro digital displays, racing gauges and more, with new dashboards added every day. • Live engine data – Monitor speed, RPM, throttle, turbo boost, coolant temperature, battery voltage and hundreds of other sensors. • Dashboard editor – Create your own dashboards with gauges, text, images, live maps and weather. • One-tap themes – Instantly recolour an entire dashboard to match your car or personal style. • Stunning text effects – Customise displays with glow, outlines and drop shadows. • Interactive dashboards – Add tappable hotspots to switch screens or reveal additional information. • Advanced calculations – Calculate horsepower, 0–60 times and more with the built-in Lua scripting engine. • Powerful plugins – Extend functionality with open-source tools, including a PID scanner and OBD terminal. UNLOCK PRO • Unlimited dashboards – Unlock every dashboard in the collection. • Custom PIDs – Access additional vehicle sensors using custom formulas. • Data logging – Record your driving data and export it as CSV spreadsheets. • HUD mode – Reflect your dashboard onto your windscreen for a heads-up display at night. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription. Already purchased OBD Car Wizard? Existing paid users receive Pro completely free! WORKS WITH YOUR CAR Compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including Ford, Volkswagen, GM, Vauxhall, Opel, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Lexus, Subaru, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Skoda, SEAT, Mitsubishi, Jaguar, Dodge, Jeep and many more. Most OBD2-compatible vehicles are supported: • US vehicles from 1996 onwards • EU petrol vehicles from 2001 onwards • EU diesel vehicles from 2004 onwards Available sensor data varies by vehicle and engine computer. OBD2 ADAPTER REQUIRED You'll need an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter that connects over Bluetooth LE or Wi-Fi. Older Bluetooth Classic adapters don't work with iPhone. Popular choices include OBDLink CX, Veepeak BLE and Vgate iCar Pro BLE. DRIVE SAFELY Always configure your dashboard before driving. Never interact with your phone while behind the wheel. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you subscribe. Terms: https://obd2dashboards.com/terms Privacy: https://obd2dashboards.com/privacy QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? We'd love to hear from you! Email admin@androidslide.com

About

OBD JScan

This diagnostic application provides in-depth access to vehicle modules, allowing users to read and clear trouble codes, view live sensor data, and access vehicle settings. It supports a wide range of Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge models, offering powerful customization and diagnostic features.

Highlights
  • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
  • Access live data from all vehicle sensors
  • View vehicle settings and module information
  • Supports ABS, transmission, and other modules
  • Wide compatibility with Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge
  • Enables features locked by dealers
Features
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What is OBD JScan? OBD JScan is powerful Jeep & Chrysler & Dodge diagnostic application. JScan allows reading standard Diagnostic Trouble Codes (emission related), general Live Data and Adaptations and much more. Thats not all. JScan can access all modules avalable on your vehicle. ABS, Steering Column, Automatic Transimmsion, Radio, Sway Bar, Havac and many more. Some supported cars: Jeep Wrangler JK, Jeep Wrangler JL - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler JT - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler 4XE - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Jeep Grand Cherokee, WK2 11-13 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 14-21 - 18+ - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Commander XK Jeep Liberty/Cherokee KK, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot MK Dodge Avenger Dodge Grand Caravan RT, Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber Dodge Durango 2004-2009 Dodge Durango 2011-2013 Dodge Durango 2014-2025* Dodge Ram Dodge Ram Promaster Dodge Nitro Dodge Magnum Dodge Challenger - 08-14 Dodge Challenger - 14+ Dodge Charger- 06-10 Dodge Charger- 11+ Dodge Avenger Chrysler Town&Country RT Chrysler 200 Chrysler 300C Chrysler 300 Chrysler Sebring Chrysler Aspen and more.. * WK2 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Durango 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Ram 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * JL requires security bypass cable * JT requires security bypass cable * http://jscan.net/jl-jt-security-bypass/ What can I Do with JScan? JScan allows you to access, diagnostic trouble codes and Live Data in all modules. You can easily Read, Clear, Share vehicle Trouble Codes. View Live Data from all sensors in vehicle. View vehicle settings. Identify module, Vin, Part Number, Version and more. Recommended device: - OBD ELM 327 compatible device is required to make app work as expected. Recommended adapters: - iCar Pro 4.0 Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth) - Vlinker MC+ (Bluetooth) - for newer cars - OBD Link MX+ Bluetooth (Bluetooth) More info about supported and recommended OBD adapters: http://jscan.net/supported-and-not-supported-obd-adapters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/obdjscan/ Website: http://jscan.net/

Screenshots

OBD2 Dashboards4 screens
OBD JScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBD JScan at 80% against OBD2 Dashboards's 12%. OBD JScan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). OBD2 Dashboards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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. OBD JScan sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OBD2 Dashboards asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD JScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD JScan has 1.3K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of OBD2 Dashboards's written reviews are positive against 80% of OBD JScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD2 Dashboards ships an update every 15 months, OBD JScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OBD2 Dashboards versus OBD JScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 DashboardsOBD JScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (137 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1371.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB403 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPotato Powered Games LtdPiotr Bialic

Customer experience

OBD2 Dashboards

All ratings136 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%

OBD JScan

All ratings1,311 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.4%

User reviews

OBD2 Dashboards

From 137 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app (mdh188)
  • 👍 Pretty cool (MrOBD)
  • 👍 Good (J J J AL)

Room to improve

  • ❌ Terrible connectivity
  • ❌ Not functioning
  • ❌ Useless
  • ❌ Money waste
  • ❌ Unusable for EVs

OBD JScan

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔧 Powerful customization options
  • 👍 Excellent customer support
  • 💡 Useful diagnostic and monitoring features
  • 🔓 Enables features otherwise locked by dealer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Requires additional hardware purchase
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer vehicle models
  • 🕰️ Slow performance in certain scenarios

Bugs and requests

OBD2 Dashboards

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • OBD2 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • App does not communicate with OBD2 device
  • App not working, USB connection not linking
  • App crashes when trying to connect
  • Most gauges and diagnostic tools crash
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  • Does not work on Wi-Fi
  • Not all sensors sending to dashboard
  • No way to configure sensors
  • Screen timing out with no way to stop it

Requested features

3 requests
  • Compatible with CarPlay
  • Change profile picture
  • Extract single gauge from dashboard

OBD JScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to save/export diagnostic data
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing vehicle settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expanded vehicle compatibility
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Enhanced user interface and guidance
  • Integration with other vehicle apps/services

In-app purchases

None

OBD2 Dashboards

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

OBD JScan

One-time6
  • + 1 garage license2 variants$9.99
  • 1 VIN license$20.99
  • Add 1 VIN Vehicle Slot$20.99
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  • 3 VIN licenses$54.99
  • 5 VIN Licenses$84.99
  • 10 VIN Licenses$149.99

Questions

Is OBD2 Dashboards free?
OBD2 Dashboards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD JScan free?
OBD JScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Dashboards or OBD JScan?
OBD JScan is rated higher. OBD2 Dashboards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while OBD JScan averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do OBD2 Dashboards or OBD JScan have ads?
Neither OBD2 Dashboards nor OBD JScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD2 Dashboards or OBD JScan?
OBD2 Dashboards ships an update every 15 months, and OBD JScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, OBD2 Dashboards was updated on October 29, 2026 and OBD JScan on November 2, 2026.

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