# OBD2 Dashboards vs SpamSentry

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBD2 Dashboards | SpamSentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Potato Powered Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/607193652) | [贺 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815397078) |

## What reviewers say

### OBD2 Dashboards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2-dashboards-car-scanner/id1312918682)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OBD2 Dashboards Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| OBD2 Dashboards Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Compatible with CarPlay
- Change profile picture
- Extract single gauge from dashboard


### SpamSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamsentry/id6768057841)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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