OBD Connect vs AutoFix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBD Connect
Monitor your car's performance in real-time with virtual gauges and graphs. Diagnose and clear trouble codes to understand vehicle malfunctions before visiting a mechanic. Track fuel economy to save on gas.
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Trouble code reading and clearing
- Fuel economy tracking
- Customizable gauges and graphs
- Car profiles and settings
- Race track data and drag times
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Track performance of your car in real time with virtual gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic. Don't get ripped off when buying a used car. Run our diagnostics feature and get a vehicle health score. These are just some of the features OBD Connect has to offer. OBD Connect transforms your phone into an all in one performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool for your car. ** Notice - We don't recommend using knock-off adapters as it may not be compatible with the app. OBD Connect features: • Customizable gauges track up to 100 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force, gear display and battery voltage. • Fast polling rate allows for a smoother and more responsive gauges and graphing.* • Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). Over a thousand codes available with description, causes and symptoms. • Metric and Imperial measures. • Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph as many sensors desired at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused. • Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time. • CarPlay, display gauges on car head unit. • Create car profiles and customize settings. • Freeze frame support (mode 02). • Instant horsepower, mpg/kpl fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking. • Read Vehicle VIN number, calibration ID and more (mode 09). • Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit. • High oil/coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot. • HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night. • Emissions test readiness. • Multiple ECU support. • Shift light. • Two themes to choose from. • Landscape mode. • High value sensor gauge notification. • Enhanced PID support for specific manufacturers (mode 22). • Fuel Economy: - Instant and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary. - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks). - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon. - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through. - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets). - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed. - 3 methods of calculation available. For non MAF vehicles. • Race track package: - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking. - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more. - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device. - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends. - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which notifies optimal moment of shifting gears. - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback. - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required) • Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and G-force sensor in four different resolutions. You can record from 90 sensors and up to 5 gauges. • Sensor logger: You can record many sensors at the same time with 5 different refresh rates. Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export to PC/MAC for further analysis. Send real time data to TCP socket (IP Address) over network. ** NOTICE** OBD Connect is compatible with WIFI adapters, OBDLink MX+, Vgate vLinker FS/MS and the following Bluetooth LE adapters: Kiwi 3/4 PLX, Veepeak BLE, Carista BT, LE LElink and VGate iCar Pro/ pro 2, vLinker FD+,MC+ adapter.
AutoFix
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AutoFix — Your Complete Car Care Companion AutoFix is the all-in-one car maintenance app that combines VIN scanner, OBD diagnostic, service log, and receipt scanner tools—powered by AI—to track your vehicle’s health, history, and car value in one place. Advanced Vehicle Scanning - VIN Scanner & Free Decoder (NHTSA vPIC): Instantly scan the windshield/barcode to decode VIN details (year, make, model, trim, engine). - OBD Diagnostic: Professional-grade OBD-II code lookup with AI guidance matched to your vehicle profile. - Car Value Analysis: Get smarter car value estimates using condition, mileage, and location—perfect for resale or trade-in. Digital Service Log + Receipt Scanner - Smart Service Log: Keep a complete service log with photos, parts, technician notes, and invoices. - Receipt OCR Scanner: Snap a photo and let OCR auto-fill date, mileage, shop name, and services performed. - Maintenance Tracker: Central “vehicle tracker” for service history, intervals, and upcoming tasks. Comprehensive History Management - Service Timeline: Visual timeline of maintenance and repairs. - Cost Tracking: Monitor spend by category; forecast upcoming costs. - Reminders: Mileage/time-based alerts for oil changes, brakes, tires, and inspections. - PDF Export: Share a professional maintenance report for buyers, insurance, or fleet audits. Pro Profiles & Regional Intelligence - Multi-Vehicle Profiles: Store specs for all your cars in one app. - Location-Aware: Regional pricing and nearby service recommendations. - Secure Sign-In: Google, Apple, Facebook, or email with multi-factor options. AI-Powered Car Care - Smart Recommendations: Personalized schedules by make/model/usage. - Condition Assessment: Data-driven evaluations to improve accuracy of car value. - Predictive Analytics: Catch issues early and reduce repair costs. Security & Privacy - Encrypted Cloud (Firebase): Enterprise-grade protection for documents (insurance, registration, warranty). - Privacy-First: Your vehicle data stays yours; export anytime (CSV/PDF). Perfect For - Car owners who want professional car maintenance tracking - Used-car buyers needing reliable car value & condition checks - Fleet managers needing a unified vehicle tracker and service log - Anyone who wants an AI assistant for smarter, lower-cost car care Key Benefits - Save money with predictive maintenance - Increase resale car value with complete service log and receipts - Avoid costly repairs with early OBD diagnostic insights - Keep everything organized with a powerful receipt scanner and document vault Terms of Use (EULA): Apple's Standard EULA applies. View full terms at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Our custom Terms of Use are also available in-app under Settings → Legal & Information → Terms of Use, covering additional app-specific terms and subscription details. Download AutoFix today and take control of your vehicle’s health, history, and value—effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AutoFix at Free against OBD Connect's $9.99. OBD Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). 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
AutoFix is free to download; OBD Connect costs $9.99 up front. AutoFix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. OBD Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBD Connect ships an update every 6 days, AutoFix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBD Connect | AutoFix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alphabit Software Inc. | MD FERRAKKEM MANSUR BHUIYAN |
In-app purchases
OBD Connect
No in-app purchases
AutoFix
- Quick Check$0.997 Days
- Full Assessment$2.991 Month
- Multi-Angle$2.991 Month
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