Comparison

OBD2 Trouble Code vs LELink Scanner

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Trouble Code

Instantly look up your car's check engine codes on the go. Access a vast database of OBD2 codes with descriptions and potential causes for all major manufacturers. Save your search history for quick reference.

Highlights
  • OBD2 code lookup
  • Check engine code descriptions
  • Possible cause identification
  • All major manufacturers supported
  • Search history
  • Save results
Features
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OBD2 Code Guide app to look up your car check engine code on the go, powered by the web's largest database of OBD2 code library. Get the description and the possible cause of the check engine code by searching for the code for all of the major manufacturers and now with quick access to your search history and save results to for use at a later date.

About

LELink Scanner

This app acts as an engine diagnostics tool, allowing users to read and clear trouble codes, view real-time engine data, and customize performance gauges. It supports a wide range of OBD-II compliant vehicles and offers advanced features for both hobbyists and professionals.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • View real-time engine and sensor data
  • Customizable gauges and dashboards
  • Smog readiness check
  • MPG and performance timers
  • Supports multiple ECU types
Features
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LELink is an engine performance and diagnostics tool for both automotive enthusiasts and professionals. Connecting to your iPhone/iPod, this scanner allows you to easily scan and clear engine codes, view and save real-time engine and performance data and much more. BENEFITS: * Read and clear trouble codes * Mode 6 * Smog Readiness Check * Display car performance and sensor data * Customizable gauges, showing only the data you are interested in * NO in-app purchase and NO subscription fees! __________________ Also features: + Show and reset a DTC / CEL / fault code (current, pending, and history) like a scan tool + Graph data + MPG widget to plot real time fuel efficiency + Can read Transmission Temperatures (vehicle dependent) + Horsepower/HP & Torque / acceleration + Boost / vacuum gauge + Engine speed / Engine RPM / Engine Load /Coolant / Fuel Tank + Customizable dashboard + Full configurable GUI with user choice of dial gauge, bar gauge, plot gauge, digital gauge, and on-off gauge as display elements + Full custom PID support + Formula support + Layout your own dashboard with the widgets / gauges you want, save /load layout + User can add more libraries within the app or by using iTunes File Sharing + Multiple ECU support;Non-CAN, 11-bit CAN, and 29-bit CAN ECU bus types + Gauge theme options + Background color options + Email user log function (access by long pressing custom PID screen) + Multiple PID formula support + 0 to 60mph timer and quarter mile timer __________________ LELink supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. If in doubt check with your manufacturer first or look for 'OBD2' on written on a big white label in your engine bay. ••••••••IMPORTANT INFO•••••••• LELink Scanner App is free to install but does require the purchase of the LELink or LELink2 OBD2 sensor to communicate with your vehicle. The sensor is sold separately in App or at http://www.outdoor-apps.com/store1.html. Drop us an email for any suggestions/questions you may have at support@ksolution.org. We will answer.

Screenshots

OBD2 Trouble Code4 screens
LELink Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LELink Scanner at 5.0 against OBD2 Trouble Code's 3.3. LELink Scanner also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 37%). OBD2 Trouble Code's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LELink Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Trouble Code has 306 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of OBD2 Trouble Code's written reviews are positive against 50% of LELink Scanner's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OBD2 Trouble Code versus LELink Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Trouble CodeLELink Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (306 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings306 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan BenessafiK SOLUTION LLC

Customer experience

OBD2 Trouble Code

All ratings306 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral24.5%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral13.7%
Negative49.3%

LELink Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

OBD2 Trouble Code

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes or won't open without review
  • Ads prevent normal app usage
  • More info button doesn't expand for some codes
  • Incompatibility with certain vehicle models
  • Mislabeled codes (P0450-P0459)
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  • Connection issues with some OBD readers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More detailed code explanations
  • Offline functionality
  • Better navigation for new users
  • Support for codes without letter prefixes
  • Expanded information sections for specific codes

LELink Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OBD2 Trouble Code

No in-app purchases

None

LELink Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD2 Trouble Code free?
OBD2 Trouble Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LELink Scanner free?
LELink Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Trouble Code or LELink Scanner?
LELink Scanner is rated higher. OBD2 Trouble Code averages 3.3 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while LELink Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBD2 Trouble Code or LELink Scanner have ads?
Neither OBD2 Trouble Code nor LELink Scanner shows ads.

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