ANCEL vs OBD JScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ANCEL
This app connects to your car via an OBD2 Bluetooth scanner to diagnose faults, read data like fault codes and sensor readings, and clear error lights. It also offers battery health checks, a customizable dashboard, and driving assistance features. Some models support special functions like maintenance resets.
- OBD2 Bluetooth scanner connectivity
- Fault code reading and clearing
- Frozen frame and sensor data display
- Battery health and voltage detection
- Customizable dashboard
- Driving assistance functions
- Special functions (maintenance reset, etc.)
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ANCEL can read data from car with the OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner. It has a powerful fault diagnosis function, which can read fault codes, frozen frames, oxygen sensors and other data, and provide fault explanations, which can be used to clear the codes and turn off the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. With the necessary battery detection function, you can use the mobile phone screen to click to check the health and voltage of your battery. It supports OBD2 full-mode diagnosis, and also have a customizable dashboard and some driving assistance functions. For some models of scanner, some special functions are also supported, such as maintenance reset, replacement of brake pads, and throttle reset, etc. It is a powerful and simple operation vehicle detection and driving assistance tool. Welcome to download and use it.
OBD JScan
This diagnostic application provides in-depth access to vehicle modules, allowing users to read and clear trouble codes, view live sensor data, and access vehicle settings. It supports a wide range of Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge models, offering powerful customization and diagnostic features.
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
- Access live data from all vehicle sensors
- View vehicle settings and module information
- Supports ABS, transmission, and other modules
- Wide compatibility with Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge
- Enables features locked by dealers
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What is OBD JScan? OBD JScan is powerful Jeep & Chrysler & Dodge diagnostic application. JScan allows reading standard Diagnostic Trouble Codes (emission related), general Live Data and Adaptations and much more. Thats not all. JScan can access all modules avalable on your vehicle. ABS, Steering Column, Automatic Transimmsion, Radio, Sway Bar, Havac and many more. Some supported cars: Jeep Wrangler JK, Jeep Wrangler JL - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler JT - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler 4XE - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Jeep Grand Cherokee, WK2 11-13 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 14-21 - 18+ - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Commander XK Jeep Liberty/Cherokee KK, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot MK Dodge Avenger Dodge Grand Caravan RT, Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber Dodge Durango 2004-2009 Dodge Durango 2011-2013 Dodge Durango 2014-2025* Dodge Ram Dodge Ram Promaster Dodge Nitro Dodge Magnum Dodge Challenger - 08-14 Dodge Challenger - 14+ Dodge Charger- 06-10 Dodge Charger- 11+ Dodge Avenger Chrysler Town&Country RT Chrysler 200 Chrysler 300C Chrysler 300 Chrysler Sebring Chrysler Aspen and more.. * WK2 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Durango 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Ram 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * JL requires security bypass cable * JT requires security bypass cable * http://jscan.net/jl-jt-security-bypass/ What can I Do with JScan? JScan allows you to access, diagnostic trouble codes and Live Data in all modules. You can easily Read, Clear, Share vehicle Trouble Codes. View Live Data from all sensors in vehicle. View vehicle settings. Identify module, Vin, Part Number, Version and more. Recommended device: - OBD ELM 327 compatible device is required to make app work as expected. Recommended adapters: - iCar Pro 4.0 Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth) - Vlinker MC+ (Bluetooth) - for newer cars - OBD Link MX+ Bluetooth (Bluetooth) More info about supported and recommended OBD adapters: http://jscan.net/supported-and-not-supported-obd-adapters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/obdjscan/ Website: http://jscan.net/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBD JScan at 80% against ANCEL's 28%. OBD JScan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 46). ANCEL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. OBD JScan sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ANCEL asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBD JScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD JScan has 1.3K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of ANCEL's written reviews are positive against 80% of OBD JScan's.
ANCEL ships an update every 2 months, OBD JScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ANCEL | OBD JScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (46 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 405 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OBDSPACE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD | Piotr Bialic |
Customer experience
ANCEL
OBD JScan
Bugs and requests
ANCEL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OBD JScan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to save/export diagnostic data
- Inconsistent behavior when changing vehicle settings
Requested features
4 requests- Expanded vehicle compatibility
- Improved stability and reliability
- Enhanced user interface and guidance
- Integration with other vehicle apps/services
In-app purchases
ANCEL
No in-app purchases
OBD JScan
- + 1 garage license2 variants$9.99
- 1 VIN license$20.99
- Add 1 VIN Vehicle Slot$20.99
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- 3 VIN licenses$54.99
- 5 VIN Licenses$84.99
- 10 VIN Licenses$149.99
