Comparison

iCarScan vs OBDGO PRO

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

Head to head
About

iCarScan

Access professional-level automotive diagnostic functions, including reading and clearing fault codes, viewing live data, and performing special tests. Supports a wide range of vehicle manufacturers with automatic VIN recognition and one-key diagnosis. Generates detailed diagnostic reports for informed maintenance.

Highlights
  • OE-level professional functions
  • Full OBD II diagnosis
  • Support for 39+ manufacturers
  • Automatic VIN reading
  • One-key diagnosis
  • Fault code interpretation
  • Diagnostic report generation
Features
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1. Profession functions refer to OE level functions, such as read/clear code, data flow diagram, read ECU, drive test, bidirectional special functions, etc. 2. Support full-function OBD II diagnosis, read data flow, freeze frame read IM/real-time data, read/clear fault code, vehicle on-board monitoring/computer system control operation and read vehicle information. 3. Support vehicle maintenance light return to normal. 4. Select any vehicle diagnostic software, covering up to 39 major automobile manufacturers. 5. Support automatic VIN reading and one-key diagnosis. 6. Clear interpretation of fault codes and generate professional diagnostic reports.

About

OBDGO PRO

Unlock hidden vehicle features and perform OBD-II diagnostics with this app. It allows you to activate functionalities like wireless CarPlay, disable start-stop systems, and scan/clear trouble codes. Generate detailed diagnostic reports to understand and repair your car.

Highlights
  • Unlock hidden vehicle features
  • OBD-II code scanning and clearing
  • Generate and share diagnosis reports
  • Activate wireless CarPlay
  • Disable start-stop systems
  • View freeze frame data
  • Interactive data stream graphing
Features
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OBDGO PRO besides basic OBD-II diagnosis, vehicle hidden features unlock is available. Let everyone enjoy the fun of modding! 1. Unlock Hidden Features Support Models: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, more available vehicle and year models please check in app. Popular features such as: - Activate Wireless CarPlay - Disable Start Stop - Enable Engine Performance Menu - Change Turn Signal Blicks Times - Change Head Unit Start Animation - Activate G-Force Display More features are waiting for you to explore! 2. OBD-II Diagnosis Vehicle coverage: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Hyundai/Kia, BMW/Mini, Honda/Acura, Volkswagen/Audi, Subaru, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Jeep, Smart, Skoda, Porsche, FIAT, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Landrover, Jaguar, Lexus, Infiniti, Suzuki, Ssangyong. Features such as: - Scan trouble codes - Clear trouble codes - Generate, print, and share Diagnosis Reports - Mode 6 (On-Board Monitoring Test Results) - Smog Readiness Check - Freeze Frame Data - Multiple data streams interactive graphing and logging - Wireless bluetooth connection with vehicle - Metric and Imperial settings 3. Diagnosis Report Diagnosis report is specific to your vehicle's year, make and model. Providing a cryptic code definition by giving you validated fixes for your trouble codes. Save time by using OBDGO PRO to know your vehicle how to repair in advance. OBDGO PRO is a professional scan tool and the APP is free to install, but it does require the purchase of sensor to communicate with your vehicle. Sensor simply connects to your data port located inside your car near the steering wheel. Every car made since 1996 is global compatible can be used anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

iCarScan2 screens
OBDGO PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBDGO PRO at 75% against iCarScan's 0%. OBDGO PRO also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iCarScan's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDGO PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iCarScan's written reviews are positive against 75% of OBDGO PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCarScan ships an update every 5 months, OBDGO PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCarScan versus OBDGO PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCarScanOBDGO PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1425 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB137 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTHINKCAR INCOBD GO TECH CO LTD

Customer experience

iCarScan

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OBDGO PRO

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCarScan

No in-app purchases

None

OBDGO PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCarScan free?
iCarScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBDGO PRO free?
OBDGO PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCarScan or OBDGO PRO?
OBDGO PRO is rated higher. iCarScan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while OBDGO PRO averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do iCarScan or OBDGO PRO have ads?
Neither iCarScan nor OBDGO PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCarScan or OBDGO PRO?
iCarScan ships an update every 5 months, and OBDGO PRO every 2 months. Most recently, iCarScan was updated on June 9, 2026 and OBDGO PRO on August 18, 2026.

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