Comparison

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer vs OBD2 ScanzFST

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

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About

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

Connect your iPhone or iPad to your car's engine to view vital data. Access basic engine values for free, with in-app purchases for advanced diagnostics, smog check readiness, VIN analysis, and error decoding.

Highlights
  • View engine values
  • In-app purchase for advanced data
  • Smog Check Assistant
  • VIN Analyzer
  • Error Decoder and Reset
  • Bluetooth adapter compatibility check
Features
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ChkOBD let you connect your iPhone and iPad to your Car and view the most important Engine values in a very intuitive user interface in an appealing user-friendly way. ChkOBD connects wirelessly to an ELM237 enabled OBDII - Bluetooth adapter which is readily available from many 3rd party vendors. From this free application that let you have access to the basic “Engine Values”, you will have In-App purchase to access additional information such as : . Advanced Engine Values, an extended choice of sensors available on your car, that you can select and monitor. The available Engine Value from your car, are all listed in a “grey” mode, so, you will have no surprise of what you will get (or not get !) after the In App purchase . Smog Check Assistant, to know if your car will pass the next Smog Check at the state official station, or the App will let you know what needs to be fixed, before driving there, . VIN Analyzer, will let you know what information is in the “government file” from your car, including date and place of manufacturing, . Error Decoder and Reset, to know what is the current error that is in the Memory of the computer of your car and let you have a way to try to reset this error (Normally, it comes back on, if the cause of the error is not mechanically fixed). This is an error scan that is going through about 4'000 possible errors. Usually all these information will be read from all car that have been sold in the USA after 2005. The fact that these applications are offered from inside a free app, in our side, from this free app, we are able to check before any of your purchase, that your car and your Bluetooth adapter will be 100% compatible with these applications. We are using this technology to try to provide to our customers the best possible satisfaction.

About

OBD2 ScanzFST

This professional diagnostic scan tool offers a portable VCI+APP solution for efficient car diagnostics. It provides full-system scans, code reading/clearing, live data, and special maintenance functions for a wide range of vehicle models.

Highlights
  • Full-system quick scan
  • Read/clear codes and live data
  • Special maintenance functions (Oil Reset, TPMS, ABS, etc.)
  • One-key DTC Query and VIN Query
  • One-key data management
  • In-app updates
Features
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OBD2 ScanzFST is the Professional Diagnostic Scan Tool trusted by mechanics and developed by Professional Engineer Team, which breaks the traditional limitations with the modality of VCI+APP and achieves convenient and efficient diagnosis. It maximumlly offer the perfect diagnostic solution for shops and technicians who demand unrivalled smart technology and smart repairs. -High cost-effective configuration, VCI+APP portable design, taking place of traditional tablets and handheld tools. -As easy to use as a full-system scanner with all the capabilities of an expensive tablet scanner, plus the benefits of your smartphone( convenient, intelligent, economical). -Full-system quick scan, deep diagnosis on all the electronic systems of the car, read/clear codes, live data, freeze frame, etc. -Free download for wide vehicle models in our APP Store of the software , including American, European, Asian... -Oil Reset, TPMS, ABS, SRS, Injector Adjust, DPF, Battery Test...extended special functions and maintenance service provided. -One-key update within APP, no PC, no SD card needed. -Perfect after-sales service with all-round help, feedback to us and get Remote Assistance online. -One-Key DTC Query: powerful database available for you to search code definition and description. -One-Key Data Manage: check the stored information at anytime and anywhere, both images and videos. -One-Key VIN Query: search the car information online. Input the VIN or scan it directly. -One-Key Feedback: Multi methods to contact us and feedback your questions by clicking the button at the top right corner. -One-Key Update: No PC, no SD card. Get new version upgrade information in time and choose to update it at fast speed within App.

Screenshots

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer4 screens
OBD2 ScanzFST3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer at 3.0 against OBD2 ScanzFST's 2.5. OBD2 ScanzFST's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OBD2 ScanzFST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer versus OBD2 ScanzFST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChkOBD OBD2 AnalyzerOBD2 ScanzFST
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheck On-Board Diagnostics LLC美泉 黄

Customer experience

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OBD2 ScanzFST

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer

Subscriptions1
  • Smog Check Assistant$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • VIN Analyzer$1.99
  • Error Analyzer$2.99
  • Advance Engine Values$4.99
None

OBD2 ScanzFST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer free?
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD2 ScanzFST free?
OBD2 ScanzFST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer or OBD2 ScanzFST?
ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer is rated higher. ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OBD2 ScanzFST averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer or OBD2 ScanzFST have ads?
Neither ChkOBD OBD2 Analyzer nor OBD2 ScanzFST shows ads.

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