Comparison

Kiwi OBD 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

Kiwi OBD

This app transforms your smartphone into a comprehensive automotive diagnostic and performance tool. Monitor real-time vehicle data, diagnose check engine lights, and analyze driving efficiency. It also offers video overlay for performance tracking and data logging.

Highlights
  • Multi-parameter customizable dashboard
  • Fuel efficiency monitoring with DriveGreen™
  • Check engine light diagnostics and code clearing
  • Real-time data logging with video overlay
  • Performance metrics (0-60 times, horsepower, torque)
  • Award-winning hardware interface compatibility
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-Overview Kiwi OBD is a professional dashboard, trip computer, OBD II scan tool, performance meter, driving efficiency monitor and more for your car. Designed in Silicon Valley, California, coupled with the SEMA award winning Kiwi OBD hardware interface by PLX Devices, this Kiwi OBD is 6 Apps in 1 making it the ultimate automotive tool kit. -MultiGauge™ Display up to 125 parameters in 6 preset modes (dashboard, engine, efficiency, trip, gear, and custom). This professional customizable dash was designed to outperform even the most expensive cars. -Fuel Efficiency with DriveGreen™ Drive smarter. Studies performed by fueleconomy.gov show that 33% of fuel is wasted simply by inefficient driving habits. Our proprietary award winning Kiwi Drive Green driving behavior algorithms provide optimal fuel efficiency feedback for any vehicle or driving conditions. Kiwi Drive Green receives sensor inputs, 'learns' your driving styles, and computes it into a 'Kiwi Score.' As you drive, the app conveniently displays your score alongside other fuel efficiency parameters. -Diagnostics Diagnose your check engine light without the hassle of visiting your dealer or mechanic. View the specific Error Codes, Pending Codes, Permanent Codes, Freeze Frame, Readiness Monitors as well as a simple description of the problem, from the convenience of your home. Once the problem has been addressed simply press reset to clear the code. -Data Logging and Video Overlay Capture live video with real-time data overlay. A great tool for driving trips, fleet vehicles, auto cross, and track days, Video Overlay mode simultaneously captures video and sensor readings to provide you with professional video feedback of your drive with superimposed real-time sensor data. Analyze vehicle performance. Select from up to 125 sensors to record, pause, stop, playback and export your data. -Performance (Coming soon) Measure your vehicle's true performance without spending $1000s on dynamometer testing, track testing, or drag strip runs. Kiwi measures real-time horsepower and torque and other metrics such as 0-60 times, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile times, skidpad, inclinometer and more. -Kiwi Hardware Compatibility Kiwi 4 is more than a versatile OBD scan tool. Includes all the features and app compatibility of the Kiwi 3 with the following game changing new features. • 8 times faster than closest competitor with Kiwi OBD App • Integrated Micro SD card for data logging • Integrated speaker with audible warning/alerts • Built-in competition grade accelerometer • Selectable smartphone and self-run mode Kiwi 3 is a feature packed car to smartphone interface. Up to 4 times faster than the nearest competitor, Kiwi 3 uses ultra low power, installs in seconds, and can be left permanently installed in your vehicle. Kiwi 3 is compatible with all standard OBDII protocols and is able to update firmware via Bluetooth. When inserted into your OBDII port, Kiwi 3 sits just 0.68 inches thin making it the smallest, most discrete OBDII adapter. -Available Parameters *Not all OBDII compliant vehicles support all of the following parameters --Engine: Vehicle,Engine Speed Coolant Temperature Short,Long Term Fuel Trims Fuel Pressure,Level MAF,MAP Timing Advance Intake,Ambient Air Temperature Throttle Position Oxygen Sensor Voltages Barometric Pressure Catalytic Converter Temperature ECU Voltage Gear --Fuel Efficiency: MPG, km/l, L-100km 0-5 Min, 0-30 Min, 0-2 Hours Fuel Flow CO2 Emissions Kiwi Score, Smoothness, Drag, Accel, Decel --Trip: MPG, km/l, L-100km $ Used,Saved Trip Distance Traveled Fuel Used,Remaining Fuel Flow Average/Max Vehicle,Engine Speed Average,Maximum Engine Power,Torque Maximum CO2 Emission Rate Average,Maximum Kiwi Score Average --Emissions: Clear,Reset Engine Trouble Code Scan Trouble Codes with Fault Descriptions

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

Kiwi OBD4 screens
LELink Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LELink Scanner at 5.0 against Kiwi OBD's 1.4. LELink Scanner also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Kiwi OBD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). 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. Kiwi OBD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LELink Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LELink Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwi OBD has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Kiwi OBD's written reviews are positive against 50% of LELink Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwi OBD ships an update fortnightly, LELink Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kiwi OBD versus LELink Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwi OBDLELink Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLX Devices, INC.K SOLUTION LLC

Customer experience

Kiwi OBD

All ratings37 ratings
Positive8.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative85.5%

LELink Scanner

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kiwi OBD

One-time3
  • Video Overlay License$4.99
  • Kiwi OBD Data Logging License$4.99
  • Kiwi OBD Basic License$9.99
None

LELink Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiwi OBD free?
Kiwi OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LELink Scanner free?
LELink Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiwi OBD or LELink Scanner?
LELink Scanner is rated higher. Kiwi OBD averages 1.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while LELink Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kiwi OBD or LELink Scanner have ads?
Neither Kiwi OBD nor LELink Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwi OBD or LELink Scanner?
Kiwi OBD ships an update fortnightly, and LELink Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Kiwi OBD was updated on October 16, 2026 and LELink Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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