Comparison

GPS Utility vs OBD2 Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

OBD2 Scanner

Features
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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/

Screenshots

GPS Utility4 screens
OBD2 Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Utility versus OBD2 Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS UtilityOBD2 Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimensionOleksandr Kolesnyk

In-app purchases

None

GPS Utility

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

OBD2 Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • DriveTelemetry Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DriveTelemetry Pro — Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Racing Chrono$1.99
  • JDM / Retro 90s$1.99
  • Night Recon$2.99

Questions

Is GPS Utility free?
GPS Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Scanner free?
OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Utility or OBD2 Scanner have ads?
Neither GPS Utility nor OBD2 Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Utility or OBD2 Scanner?
GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, and OBD2 Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, GPS Utility was updated on October 16, 2026 and OBD2 Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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