GPS Utility vs OBD2 Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Utility
Easily convert between various geographical coordinate systems including DMS, DD, UTM, and MGRS. Get your current location in multiple formats and calculate distances between points. Integrates with Google Maps and other mapping services.
- Coordinate system conversion (DMS, DM, DD, UTM, MGRS)
- Real-time GPS location
- Spherical distance calculation
- Google Maps integration
- KM and Miles support
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GPS Utility helps you converts between all major geographical coordinate systems. Helpful for excursionists, navigators users (TomTom, garmin, etc.), GeoCaching lovers, and google maps enthusiasts. You can convert from and to: - DMS coordinates (Degrees Minutes Second) - DM coordinates (Degrees decimal Minutes) - DD coordinates (decimal Degrees) - UTM coordinates (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS coordinates (Military Grid Reference System) Plus: - Get your local coordinate in all systems using internal iPhone GPS (3G only) - Get the spherical distance between 2 coordinates - Built-in Google Maps view and external Maps view - References (Wikipedia) - Real time GPS coordinates - KM and Miles supported Requests? New features? Contact us! Attention: the 17+ ratings is needed for publishing policies when including a web browser in any apps.
OBD2 Scanner
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Scared of that check-engine light? DriveTelemetry turns your iPhone into a professional OBD2 scanner, a live performance dashboard, and an automatic mileage logbook — all from one cheap adapter. Plug in any standard ELM327 / OBD-II Bluetooth adapter and instantly: CHECK-ENGINE & DIAGNOSTICS • Read OBD-II trouble codes in seconds • Clear the check-engine light right from your phone (Pro) • Plain-English, AI-assisted explanations for every fault code LIVE DASHBOARD • Real-time RPM, speed, coolant, voltage & throttle on 60fps gauges • A value-driven color ramp that reads healthy → redline at a glance • HUD mirror mode projects your speed onto the windshield at night AUTOMATIC TRIP LOGGING — "Strava for your car" • Every drive records itself in the background — no tap required • Distance, max G-force & average fuel economy for each trip • Clean mileage records for tax & business deductions • Unlimited cloud history with Pro APPLE CARPLAY • A distraction-free hub: key vitals, trip start/stop, and code scan MAKE IT YOURS • Premium dashboard skins — Racing Chrono, Night Recon, JDM Retro Start free: live dashboard, basic code reading, and your last 3 trips. Upgrade to Pro ($4.99/mo or $29.99/yr) for automatic logging, unlimited cloud history, code clearing, AI diagnostics, and HUD mode. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Utility at none against OBD2 Scanner's 5. GPS Utility also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). OBD2 Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. OBD2 Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GPS Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, OBD2 Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Utility | OBD2 Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimension | Oleksandr Kolesnyk |
In-app purchases
GPS Utility
No in-app purchases
OBD2 Scanner
- DriveTelemetry Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
- DriveTelemetry Pro — Annual$29.991 Year
- Racing Chrono$1.99
- JDM / Retro 90s$1.99
- Night Recon$2.99









