Comparison

OBD2 Dashboards vs SpamSentry

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Dashboards

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a real-time car dashboard and diagnostics tool. Monitor engine data, customize displays, and even create your own gauges. Requires an OBD2 adapter.

Highlights
  • Live engine data monitoring
  • Hundreds of customizable dashboards
  • Dashboard editor
  • Advanced calculations (horsepower, 0-60)
  • HUD mode for windshield display
  • Data logging and export
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 β€’ Hundreds of dashboards – Sports clusters, retro digital displays, racing gauges and more, with new dashboards added every day. β€’ Live engine data – Monitor speed, RPM, throttle, turbo boost, coolant temperature, battery voltage and hundreds of other sensors. β€’ Dashboard editor – Create your own dashboards with gauges, text, images, live maps and weather. β€’ One-tap themes – Instantly recolour an entire dashboard to match your car or personal style. β€’ Stunning text effects – Customise displays with glow, outlines and drop shadows. β€’ Interactive dashboards – Add tappable hotspots to switch screens or reveal additional information. β€’ Advanced calculations – Calculate horsepower, 0–60 times and more with the built-in Lua scripting engine. β€’ Powerful plugins – Extend functionality with open-source tools, including a PID scanner and OBD terminal. UNLOCK PRO β€’ Unlimited dashboards – Unlock every dashboard in the collection. β€’ Custom PIDs – Access additional vehicle sensors using custom formulas. β€’ Data logging – Record your driving data and export it as CSV spreadsheets. β€’ 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, CitroΓ«n, Skoda, SEAT, Mitsubishi, Jaguar, Dodge, Jeep and many more. Most OBD2-compatible vehicles are supported: β€’ US vehicles from 1996 onwards β€’ EU petrol vehicles from 2001 onwards β€’ 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

SpamSentry

Features
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SpamSentry is the smart spam call and message blocker that protects your peace. Built with Apple's CallKit and MessageFilter frameworks, it delivers system-level blocking that works even when the app is closed. KEY FEATURES: Community Blocklist Automatically sync with a curated database of known spam numbers. Updated regularly to catch the latest robocall campaigns and scam operations. Custom Blocklist Add specific phone numbers to your personal blocklist with custom labels. Manage your blocked numbers with ease using search and swipe-to-delete. Area Code Blocking Block entire area codes known for spam activity. One tap to silence all numbers from suspicious area codes. Contact Protection Never accidentally block someone you know. SpamSentry automatically protects your contacts from being added to the blocklist. Temporary Pause Expecting an important call from an unknown number? Pause blocking for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour with one tap. Extension Health Monitor Real-time monitoring of your CallKit extension status. Get alerts when the extension needs attention and repair it with a single tap. Number Search Quickly check if a phone number is in the blocklist. See whether it was blocked by the community database or your custom rules. Dashboard Stats Track how many calls have been blocked with daily and total statistics. See your protection status at a glance. PRIVACY FIRST: SpamSentry does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All your information stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no ads. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Download SpamSentry from the App Store 2. Enable SpamSentry in Phone Settings under Call Blocking and Identification 3. Enable SpamSentry in Messages Settings under Unknown and Spam 4. Sync the community blocklist 5. Enjoy a spam-free phone experience SpamSentry works at the system level using Apple's CallKit framework, so blocked calls are silenced before your phone even rings. Message filtering uses the IdentityLookup framework to automatically sort junk messages into a separate list. Take back control of your phone. Download SpamSentry today.

Screenshots

OBD2 Dashboards4 screens
SpamSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBD2 Dashboards at Free against SpamSentry's $3.99. SpamSentry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

OBD2 Dashboards is free to download; SpamSentry costs $3.99 up front. OBD2 Dashboards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SpamSentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
OBD2 Dashboards versus SpamSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 DashboardsSpamSentry
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Positive reviews11.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPotato Powered Games Ltdθ΄Ί 周

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

SpamSentry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OBD2 Dashboards

Subscriptions2
  • OBD2 Dashboards Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • OBD2 Dashboards Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

SpamSentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD2 Dashboards free?
OBD2 Dashboards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpamSentry free?
SpamSentry costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBD2 Dashboards or SpamSentry have ads?
Neither OBD2 Dashboards nor SpamSentry shows ads.

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