Comparison

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro vs OBDocker

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

Head to head
About

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro

Easily connect to your car's OBD2 port to monitor its performance in real-time. The app guides you through the connection process and supports various OBDII protocols for comprehensive diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real-time car data monitoring
  • OBD2 port location guide
  • Connect via WiFi to OBDII/ELM327 devices
  • Supports multiple OBDII protocols
  • Engine data retrieval
Features
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Connect to your car, it will be so easy to communicate with your car and read what's your car doing in real time. Instructions: - Locate the OBD 2 port: get to know where the OBD 2 connection port is located. This is usually found somewhere below the drivers’ seat. - Turn on the car engine: Although the OBDII port is providing power to the scanner, in some cases you will not be able to retrieve any engine data without the engine running. - Open app: Click "SCAN" to get list OBDII / OBD2 / ELM327 devices list via wifi and select. (Make sure you connect correct device - default is 192.168.0.10 or 192.168.0.123) Support OBDII protocols: ISO15765-4 (CAN), ISO14230-4 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM

About

OBDocker

This app acts as a professional OBD2 car scanner, enabling users to diagnose, service, and customize their vehicles. It offers comprehensive diagnostic modes, real-time data monitoring, and various service functions like oil resets and battery registration.

Highlights
  • Triple-mode diagnostics (Full-Systems, Multi-Systems, Quick Scan)
  • Triple-mode live data monitoring (Health, Engine, Dash)
  • Full-cycle service functions (Emissions Pre-Check, Control Tests, Oil Reset, Battery Registration)
  • One-click car setting adjustments and retrofits
  • Supports a wide range of car brands and models
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Crafted with user-friendliness and power in mind, OBDocker is a professional OBD2 car scanner app that empowers you to diagnose, service, and customize your vehicles with ease and precision. ************************* KEY FEATURES → Triple-Mode Diagnostics ○ Full-Systems Diagnose: One-Click OE-Level full-systems diagnostics. ○ Multi-Systems Diagnose: Scan multiple systems through ECUs filtering such as TMS, SRS, ABS, TCM, BCM and many more. ○ Quick Scan: Swiftly read and clear engine fault codes to maintain a smooth drive. → Triple-Mode Live Data ○ Health Monitor: Track every systems performance by diving into real-time parameters. ○ Engine Monitor: Monitor your engine's performance. ○ Dash Monitor: Visualize your vehicle's metrics in real-time. → Full-Cycle Service ○ Emissions Pre-Check: Test your emissions and pass with confidence before your official check. ○ Control Tests: Perform EVAP Leak Test, DPF and Inducement System Reinitialization. ○ Oil Reset: Easily reset oil change reminders and maintenance lights to keep your car's records up to date. ○ Battery Registration: Register the battery replacement to notify the battery management. → On-Click Modification ○ Adjustments: Adjust different car settings and customize them by one-click. ○ Retrofits: Easily adapt additional vehicle parts after installation. ************************* OBD ADAPTERS OBDocker requires a compatible OBD adapter to work. We recommend the following for the best experience: - High Performance: Vlinker Series, OBDLink Series, MotorSure OBD Tool, Carista EVO. - Middle Performance: All genuine adapters compatible with ELM327 / ELM329, including Veepeak Series, Vgate iCar Series, UniCarScan, NEXAS, Carista, Rodoil ScanX, and more. - Low Performance (Not Recommended): Cheep Chinese clones ELM. ************************* SUPPORTED CARS OBDocker is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, covering both standard and advanced modes: - Standard Mode: Universal compatibility with OBD2 / OBD-II or EOBD vehicles worldwide. - Advanced Mode: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, infiniti, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini, Porsche, Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick. And still working really hard to add more… ************************* PLANS: OBDocker offers a free trial for full feature access. To unlock unlimited potential, choose from our Pro or Pro Max subscriptions. NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Terms and Conditions: https://www.obdocker.com/terms-and-coditions Privacy Policy: https://www.obdocker.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro4 screens
OBDocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBDocker at Free against Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro's $9.99. OBDocker also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (47% vs 5%). Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (88 vs 17). On 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

OBDocker is free to download; Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro costs $9.99 up front. OBDocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDocker holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro has 88 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro's written reviews are positive against 47% of OBDocker's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro versus OBDocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorque OBD 2 & Car ProOBDocker
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (88 ratings)3.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.2% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better17
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFantastic Software, Inc.Motorsure. Inc

Customer experience

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro

All ratings88 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive5.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.8%

OBDocker

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App does not open
  • App closes with error messages
  • Blank screen when tapping Setup
  • Refresh button does not work
  • Cannot connect to OBD2 device
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  • Only WiFi connection available, no Bluetooth
  • App does not scan for OBD2 device
  • App does not launch
  • App closes when trying to connect
  • App does not get past loading screen
  • Cannot setup Bluetooth reader with iPhone
  • App does not recognize OBD2 via Bluetooth
  • App does not work on iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • App does not work on iPhone 7
  • App does not work on iOS 13
  • App does not work on iOS 13.3.1

Requested features

5 requests
  • Provide help with setup information
  • Add Bluetooth connection option
  • Improve developer support and response time
  • Make app suitable for iOS/iPhone
  • Offer a refund for non-functional app

OBDocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

OBDocker

Subscriptions6
  • OBD Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • OBD Pro Max (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • OBD2 Pro (6 Months)$14.996 Months
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  • OBD Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Mechanic Access (Quarterly)$19.993 Months
  • OBD Pro Max (Annual)7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBD Pro Max (Permanent)$119.99

Questions

Is Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro free?
Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDocker free?
OBDocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro or OBDocker?
OBDocker is rated higher. Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while OBDocker averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro or OBDocker have ads?
Neither Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro nor OBDocker shows ads.

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