Comparison

Insights vs Troodon OBD

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

Head to head
About

Insights

Features
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1. Read and Clear engine error code (DTCs) 2. OBD-II data monitor 3. High engine coolant temperature warning 4. Speed limiter warning 5. Battery health monitor (start voltage/over charging/not charging/not holding charge)

About

Troodon OBD

Features
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Unlock the full potential of your vehicle with Troodon OBD. Features include*: • ECU identification • Reading and clearing DTCs from ECU memory • Vehicle parameters monitoring • Visual data representation (graph mode) • Data logging for any number of parameters • Actuator testing procedures • Additional features • ECU configuration/adaptation • Sensor calibration • DPF regeneration • Component replacement functions and configurations • Service and oil change interval reset • Various other procedures specific for each vehicle This app is compatible with following devices: • Troodon OBD Basic • Troodon OBD Pro Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a seasoned mechanic, Troodon OBD simplifies complex tasks, making advanced diagnostics easy and accessible. * Feature compatibility depends on the specific vehicle and the range of software installed on your diagnostic device.

Screenshots

Insights4 screens
Troodon OBD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Troodon OBD at none against Insights's shown. Insights's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insights ships an update weekly, Troodon OBD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Insights versus Troodon OBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsightsTroodon OBD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperECU=SHOPDevCom spol. s r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Insights

No in-app purchases

None

Troodon OBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insights free?
Insights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Troodon OBD free?
Troodon OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Insights or Troodon OBD have ads?
Insights shows ads; Troodon OBD does not.
Which is updated more often, Insights or Troodon OBD?
Insights ships an update weekly, and Troodon OBD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Insights was updated on October 4, 2026 and Troodon OBD on October 17, 2026.

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