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Code vs OBD2 Scanner

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

Head to head
Code:READ
Code
Free
🔧 Utilities
★ 4.05 ratingsView app →
OBD2 Scanner: Torque ELM 327
OBD2 Scanner

Torque OBD2 Car Scanner ELM327

Free
🔧 Utilities
★ 4.6974 ratingsView app →
About

Code

Diagnose Harley-Davidson motorcycle issues directly from your iPhone. Access detailed code descriptions, view diagnostic videos, and monitor live sensor data. Save and retrieve your code history for advanced troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Read Harley-Davidson trouble codes
  • Detailed code descriptions
  • Diagnostic videos
  • Live sensor data
  • Save/retrieve code history
Features
Read full description

Read Harley-Davidson® trouble codes with your iPhone! Code:READ from Vance & Hines makes your iPhone one of the most powerful code readers available. Detailed code descriptions, diagnostic videos for common codes, live sensor data, and the ability to save/retrieve code history bring advanced diagnostic capabilities to you. ("Harley-Davidson" is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.)

About

OBD2 Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Monitor real-time engine data, read and clear trouble codes, and track your vehicle's performance. Customize your dashboard and access repair manuals to understand and fix issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data monitoring
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • Performance tracking
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Repair manual database
  • Compatibility with OBD2 ELM327 adapters
Features
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Turn your phone into a car scanner : Diagnose & monitor with OBD2 Torque - Car Scanner ELM 327 ! Unlock your car's full potential: - OBD2 Diagnostics: Read & clear trouble codes, view real-time engine & sensor data. - Car Maintenance: Track service history, oil changes, and maintenance schedules. - Smart Driving Tools: HUD mode on windshield, Parking Finder, and Quick Navigation. - Performance Tracking: Monitor fuel efficiency, acceleration, and live gauges. - Custom Dashboards: Build personalized views with the info you need most. - Universal Compatibility: Supports standard OBD2 ELM327 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi scanners. Using tips: - The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plug into the diagnostics socket in the car and give your phone access to car diagnostics. - If you buy one of the cheap OBD2 ELM327 adapters , then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. These adapters are supported, but they have lots of bugs. - Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something that is not provided by your car. Notice - This app are free-to-install, but has some premium features that need purchase/subscribe to use. Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature for a limited number of times per day. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you subscribe. Term of use: https://appforlife.moniqtap.com/index.php/term-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://appforlife.moniqtap.com/index.php/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Code3 screens
OBD2 Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code at 75% against OBD2 Scanner's 23%. Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). OBD2 Scanner's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (974 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OBD2 Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Scanner has 974 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Code's written reviews are positive against 23% of OBD2 Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Code versus OBD2 Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeOBD2 Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (974 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5974 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVance & HinesPhong Pham

Customer experience

Code

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

OBD2 Scanner

All ratings974 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative73.9%

Bugs and requests

Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OBD2 Scanner

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bluetooth connection drops and requires reboot
  • App fails to connect to OBD2 devices
  • Sensors display N/A values in paid version
  • Cannot select vehicle profile
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
Show 3 more
  • Fault code reading not functioning
  • Unauthorized subscription charges after trial
  • Device not recognized by application

Requested features

6 requests
  • Oil temperature and transmission data
  • Wheel sensor information
  • Pending DTC display
  • Permanent check engine light clearing
  • Module-specific scanning selection
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  • Better privacy controls and data protection

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code

One-time1
  • Code:READ Premium$0.99
6 purchases

OBD2 Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Premium weeky freetrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD2 Scanner free?
OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code or OBD2 Scanner?
OBD2 Scanner is rated higher. Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OBD2 Scanner averages 4.6 from 974 ratings.
Do Code or OBD2 Scanner have ads?
OBD2 Scanner shows ads; Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Code or OBD2 Scanner?
Code ships an update monthly, and OBD2 Scanner monthly. Most recently, Code was updated on October 12, 2026 and OBD2 Scanner on October 14, 2026.

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