Comparison

OBD ll Codes Multi Language vs ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

OBD ll Codes Multi Language

Instantly look up your car's check engine code with this comprehensive guide. Access descriptions and potential causes for codes from major manufacturers, supporting 15 languages. Empower yourself with knowledge to avoid being overcharged by mechanics.

Highlights
  • OBD2 code lookup
  • Check engine code descriptions
  • Possible cause identification
  • Support for 15 languages
  • Covers major car manufacturers
  • Mobile access on iPhone/iPad
Features
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Use the iPhone/iPad 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. Now with support for 15 languages. English, German, Spanish, French and Russian... and more Get the description and the possible cause of the check engine code by searching for the code for all of the major manufacturers. Support cars : Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo all on the go. Don't get cheated by your mechanic. Have the facts with you.

About

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

Connect your iPhone or iPad to your car's engine to view vital data. Access basic engine values for free, with in-app purchases for advanced diagnostics, smog check readiness, VIN analysis, and error decoding.

Highlights
  • View engine values
  • In-app purchase for advanced data
  • Smog Check Assistant
  • VIN Analyzer
  • Error Decoder and Reset
  • Bluetooth adapter compatibility check
Features
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ChkOBD let you connect your iPhone and iPad to your Car and view the most important Engine values in a very intuitive user interface in an appealing user-friendly way. ChkOBD connects wirelessly to an ELM237 enabled OBDII - Bluetooth adapter which is readily available from many 3rd party vendors. From this free application that let you have access to the basic “Engine Values”, you will have In-App purchase to access additional information such as : . Advanced Engine Values, an extended choice of sensors available on your car, that you can select and monitor. The available Engine Value from your car, are all listed in a “grey” mode, so, you will have no surprise of what you will get (or not get !) after the In App purchase . Smog Check Assistant, to know if your car will pass the next Smog Check at the state official station, or the App will let you know what needs to be fixed, before driving there, . VIN Analyzer, will let you know what information is in the “government file” from your car, including date and place of manufacturing, . Error Decoder and Reset, to know what is the current error that is in the Memory of the computer of your car and let you have a way to try to reset this error (Normally, it comes back on, if the cause of the error is not mechanically fixed). This is an error scan that is going through about 4'000 possible errors. Usually all these information will be read from all car that have been sold in the USA after 2005. The fact that these applications are offered from inside a free app, in our side, from this free app, we are able to check before any of your purchase, that your car and your Bluetooth adapter will be 100% compatible with these applications. We are using this technology to try to provide to our customers the best possible satisfaction.

Screenshots

OBD ll Codes Multi Language4 screens
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer at 3.0 against OBD ll Codes Multi Language's 1.0. OBD ll Codes Multi Language's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OBD ll Codes Multi Language asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OBD ll Codes Multi Language versus ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD ll Codes Multi LanguageChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (6 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan BenessafiCheck On-Board Diagnostics LLC

Customer experience

OBD ll Codes Multi Language

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

OBD ll Codes Multi Language

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

Subscriptions1
  • Smog Check Assistant$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • VIN Analyzer$1.99
  • Error Analyzer$2.99
  • Advance Engine Values$4.99

Questions

Is OBD ll Codes Multi Language free?
OBD ll Codes Multi Language is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer free?
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBD ll Codes Multi Language or ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer?
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer is rated higher. OBD ll Codes Multi Language averages 1.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do OBD ll Codes Multi Language or ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer have ads?
Neither OBD ll Codes Multi Language nor ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer shows ads.

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