Comparison

OBD2 Dashboards vs OBDocker

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

OBDocker

This app acts as a professional OBD2 car scanner, enabling users to diagnose, service, and customize their vehicles. It offers comprehensive diagnostic modes, real-time data monitoring, and various service functions like oil resets and battery registration.

Highlights
  • Triple-mode diagnostics (Full-Systems, Multi-Systems, Quick Scan)
  • Triple-mode live data monitoring (Health, Engine, Dash)
  • Full-cycle service functions (Emissions Pre-Check, Control Tests, Oil Reset, Battery Registration)
  • One-click car setting adjustments and retrofits
  • Supports a wide range of car brands and models
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Crafted with user-friendliness and power in mind, OBDocker is a professional OBD2 car scanner app that empowers you to diagnose, service, and customize your vehicles with ease and precision. ************************* KEY FEATURES → Triple-Mode Diagnostics ○ Full-Systems Diagnose: One-Click OE-Level full-systems diagnostics. ○ Multi-Systems Diagnose: Scan multiple systems through ECUs filtering such as TMS, SRS, ABS, TCM, BCM and many more. ○ Quick Scan: Swiftly read and clear engine fault codes to maintain a smooth drive. → Triple-Mode Live Data ○ Health Monitor: Track every systems performance by diving into real-time parameters. ○ Engine Monitor: Monitor your engine's performance. ○ Dash Monitor: Visualize your vehicle's metrics in real-time. → Full-Cycle Service ○ Emissions Pre-Check: Test your emissions and pass with confidence before your official check. ○ Control Tests: Perform EVAP Leak Test, DPF and Inducement System Reinitialization. ○ Oil Reset: Easily reset oil change reminders and maintenance lights to keep your car's records up to date. ○ Battery Registration: Register the battery replacement to notify the battery management. → On-Click Modification ○ Adjustments: Adjust different car settings and customize them by one-click. ○ Retrofits: Easily adapt additional vehicle parts after installation. ************************* OBD ADAPTERS OBDocker requires a compatible OBD adapter to work. We recommend the following for the best experience: - High Performance: Vlinker Series, OBDLink Series, MotorSure OBD Tool, Carista EVO. - Middle Performance: All genuine adapters compatible with ELM327 / ELM329, including Veepeak Series, Vgate iCar Series, UniCarScan, NEXAS, Carista, Rodoil ScanX, and more. - Low Performance (Not Recommended): Cheep Chinese clones ELM. ************************* SUPPORTED CARS OBDocker is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, covering both standard and advanced modes: - Standard Mode: Universal compatibility with OBD2 / OBD-II or EOBD vehicles worldwide. - Advanced Mode: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, infiniti, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, Porsche, Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick. And still working really hard to add more… ************************* PLANS: OBDocker offers a free trial for full feature access. To unlock unlimited potential, choose from our Pro or Pro Max subscriptions. NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Terms and Conditions: https://www.obdocker.com/terms-and-coditions Privacy Policy: https://www.obdocker.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OBD2 Dashboards4 screens
OBDocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

OBD2 Dashboards and OBDocker both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of OBDocker's written reviews are positive against 12% of OBD2 Dashboards's. OBDocker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). OBD2 Dashboards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (136 vs 17). On price, rating, 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. OBDocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OBD2 Dashboards asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for OBD2 Dashboards against 3.9 for OBDocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Dashboards has 136 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of OBD2 Dashboards's written reviews are positive against 47% of OBDocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD2 Dashboards ships an update every 15 months, OBDocker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OBD2 Dashboards versus OBDocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 DashboardsOBDocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (136 ratings) — better3.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings136 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPotato Powered Games LtdMotorsure. Inc

Customer experience

OBD2 Dashboards

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

OBDocker

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.9%

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

OBDocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OBD2 Dashboards

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

OBDocker

Subscriptions6
  • OBD Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • OBD Pro Max (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • OBD2 Pro (6 Months)$14.996 Months
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  • OBD Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Mechanic Access (Quarterly)$19.993 Months
  • OBD Pro Max (Annual)7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBD Pro Max (Permanent)$119.99

Questions

Is OBD2 Dashboards free?
OBD2 Dashboards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDocker free?
OBDocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Dashboards or OBDocker?
OBD2 Dashboards is rated higher. OBD2 Dashboards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while OBDocker averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do OBD2 Dashboards or OBDocker have ads?
Neither OBD2 Dashboards nor OBDocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD2 Dashboards or OBDocker?
OBD2 Dashboards ships an update every 15 months, and OBDocker fortnightly. Most recently, OBD2 Dashboards was updated on October 24, 2026 and OBDocker on October 24, 2026.

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