Car Scanner OBD2 ELM vs ECUconnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Car Scanner OBD2 ELM
This app functions as a universal vehicle scanner using the OBD2 standard. It connects to your car via WiFi or Bluetooth 4.0 LE adapters to diagnose and scan electronic control modules. Users need a compatible ELM327 adapter to utilize its diagnostic capabilities.
- Universal OBD2 scanning
- Works with WiFi adapters
- Works with Bluetooth 4.0 LE adapters
- Diagnose electronic control modules (ECUs)
- Quick start guide for ELM327 adapters
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Obd Mary is a universal vehicle scanner which works according to OBD2 standard. The application works with WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE adapters. Requirements: 1. You need ELM327 Bluetooth 4.0 LE or Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a vehicle using this application. 2. Your vehicle can contain some ECUs (electronic control modules), so don't forget to check all ECUs. 3. ELM adapters version 2.1 are often can be corrupted, so try to choose version 1.5 if you have a chose. Quick start guide for ELM327 adapters: 1. Download the app 2. Plug in ELM327 adapter into 16-pin diagnostic connector in your vehicle 3. Switch ON the ignition 4. Discover your WiFi or Bluetooth ELM adapter in the app settings 5. Select discovered ELM327 adapter and press 'Connect' You can make scanning and diagnosing using the application Obd Mary and Wi-Fi ELM327/BLE ELM327. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ECUconnect
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With ECUconnect, you can manage the firmware of your TPE ECUconnect OBD2 adapter and carry out various maintenance duties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECUconnect at none against Car Scanner OBD2 ELM's 4. ECUconnect also leads on ads (none vs shown). Car Scanner OBD2 ELM's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. Car Scanner OBD2 ELM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ECUconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Car Scanner OBD2 ELM ships an update fortnightly, ECUconnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Car Scanner OBD2 ELM | ECUconnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ihar Katkavets | TPE Europe GmbH |
In-app purchases
Car Scanner OBD2 ELM
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Full Edition$9.99
ECUconnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Car Scanner OBD2 ELM or ECUconnect have ads?
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