Comparison

Husker Scope vs OBD Locator Pro

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

Head to head
About

Husker Scope

This utility app functions as a multi-channel signal generator and analyzer. It supports audio range signals through device speakers and can process higher frequencies with a custom hardware board. The app offers oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzer capabilities.

Highlights
  • Dual Channel Function Generator
  • DC AM/FM Modulator
  • DC Oscilloscope
  • DC Spectrum Analyzer
  • 8-channel Logic Analyzer
  • Audio output via speakers/jack
  • Custom hardware board support
Features
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Husker Scope provides an all-in-one cross platform application that implements a Dual Channel (DC) Function Generator, DC AM/FM Modulator, DC Oscilloscope, DC Spectrum Analyzer, and an 8-channel Logic Analyzer. This app outputs audio range (20Hz to 20kHz) signals via the speakers / 3.5mm audio jack left & right channels and inputs signals either through the microphone audio jack (for audio input ranges) or through a custom hardware board (that can handle up to 500kHz signals). The hardware board can connect through serial on a PC or through Bluetooth on a mobile device. For more information and to view the custom hardware board, visit: https://www.huskerscope.com

About

OBD Locator Pro

Features
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OBD Locator Pro helps you find the OBD-II diagnostic port on your car and, if you own an ELM327 adapter, read your car's fault codes. Completely free, with no account and no ads. FIND YOUR OBD PORT IN SECONDS Every car hides its diagnostic port in a different spot. Pick your make, model and generation, and see exactly where it is, marked on a clear diagram. No more crawling under the dashboard. • Vehicle-specific location and description • Whether the socket is behind a cover, and how easy it is to reach • Step-by-step instructions • Location pinned on real vehicle photos — zoom in and swipe between them SCAN YOUR CAR WITH AN ELM327 ADAPTER Plug in your Bluetooth LE or Wi-Fi ELM327 adapter and connect from the Scan tab to: • Read and clear check-engine fault codes (DTCs) • View live engine data (RPM, speed, coolant temperature, battery voltage and more) • Check emissions readiness / inspection status • Read your vehicle's VIN • View freeze-frame data captured when a fault occurred No adapter yet? Try every scan feature in Demo mode. UNDERSTAND TROUBLE CODES Descriptions and possible causes for thousands of generic and manufacturer-specific codes. Code meanings are stored on your phone, so they still work while you're connected to the adapter's Wi-Fi without internet access. FREE AND PRIVATE No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. English and Turkish, light and dark theme. Note: iPhone works with Bluetooth LE (BLE) and Wi-Fi ELM327 adapters only; classic Bluetooth adapters are not supported on iOS. OBD Locator Pro is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer.

Screenshots

Husker Scope4 screens
OBD Locator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OBD Locator Pro at every 3 weeks against Husker Scope's every 9 months. Husker Scope's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

Husker Scope ships an update every 9 months, OBD Locator Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Husker Scope versus OBD Locator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHusker ScopeOBD Locator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnFahreddin Yusuf Demirkiran

In-app purchases

None

Husker Scope

No in-app purchases

None

OBD Locator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Husker Scope free?
Husker Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD Locator Pro free?
OBD Locator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Husker Scope or OBD Locator Pro have ads?
Neither Husker Scope nor OBD Locator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Husker Scope or OBD Locator Pro?
Husker Scope ships an update every 9 months, and OBD Locator Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Husker Scope was updated on November 3, 2026 and OBD Locator Pro on October 31, 2026.

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