OBD JScan vs FOBO Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
FOBO Scanner
This app scans for and displays information from specific Bluetooth Low Energy sensors. It allows users to filter scan results by sensor type and signal strength, showing details like device ID, pressure, temperature, and battery level.
- Scan FOBO sensors
- Filter by sensor type
- Filter by distance (RSSI)
- Display BDA, pressure, temperature, battery
- Supports multiple FOBO sensor models
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FOBO Scanner is a universal Bluetooth scanner app specifically developed for scanning Bluetooth Low Energy belonging to FOBO sensors that are advertising and discover their services. Key features: * Scan FOBO sensors (FOBO Bike 2, FOBO Bike, FOBO Tire 2, FOBO Tire, FOBO Tire Plus, FOBO P2 and FOBO Ultra). * Filter the scanning results according to the sensor type. * Filter the scanning results according to the distance (RSSI). * Display the Bluetooth Device Identifier (BDA), pressure, temperature and battery reading of the scanned sensor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBD JScan at 80% against FOBO Scanner's 0%. OBD JScan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). FOBO Scanner'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. FOBO Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBD JScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD JScan has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of OBD JScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of FOBO Scanner's.
OBD JScan ships an update every 3 weeks, FOBO Scanner every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBD JScan | FOBO Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 403 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piotr Bialic | Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn Bhd |
Customer experience
OBD JScan
FOBO Scanner
Bugs and 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
FOBO Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
FOBO Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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