Vehicle Clinometer vs OBD JScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vehicle Clinometer
This app acts as a digital tilt meter, using your device's accelerometers to display roll and pitch gauges. It helps off-road drivers and Jeep owners assess vehicle angles and reduce the risk of rollovers. Customize displays with various vehicles, backgrounds, and alert sounds.
- Roll and Pitch gauges
- Any orientation display
- Compass display (magnetic/GPS)
- High resolution graphics
- Customizable vehicles and backgrounds
- Adjustable alert zones and sounds
- Pop-up GPS information
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Get the Original", Get Smittybilt 4x4 enthusiasts, Jeep owners, and Off Road drivers routinely face the risk of roll-over. This application can help reduce the risk by displaying a clinometer, also known as a tilt meter, using the accelerometers built into your device. Displays Roll and Pitch gauges. Any orientation - Portrait or Landscape mode. - Face-up or Edge up - Set zero at any angle Compass display for iPhone 3G, and higher. Use magnetic or GPS heading with 3GS and higher. Very smooth and realistic operation. High resolution graphics 6 different vehicles to choose from, including a photo realistic Wrangler JK. 5 different backgrounds Infinitely adjustable colors - Match your vehicle perfectly Adjustable yellow and red zones for Roll and Pitch Select among many different alert sounds Different sounds for warning and danger zones Pop-Up GPS information display provides - Latitude, Longitude, - Speed, Altitude, - Heading. Optionally disable auto-lock so the display stays on.
OBD JScan
This app provides advanced diagnostics for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles. It allows users to read and clear trouble codes, view live sensor data, and access settings across all vehicle modules, including ABS and transmission.
- Read/Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Access Live Data from all sensors
- View vehicle settings
- Access all vehicle modules (ABS, Transmission, etc.)
- Identify module, VIN, Part Number, and Version
- Share vehicle trouble codes
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What is OBD JScan? OBD JScan is powerful Jeep & Chrysler & Dodge diagnostic application. JScan allows reading standard Diagnostic Trouble Codes (emission related), general Live Data and Adaptations and much more. Thats not all. JScan can access all modules avalable on your vehicle. ABS, Steering Column, Automatic Transimmsion, Radio, Sway Bar, Havac and many more. Some supported cars: Jeep Wrangler JK, Jeep Wrangler JL - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler JT - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Wrangler 4XE - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Jeep Grand Cherokee, WK2 11-13 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 14-21 - 18+ - additional hardware required to bypass security gateway* Jeep Commander XK Jeep Liberty/Cherokee KK, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot MK Dodge Avenger Dodge Grand Caravan RT, Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber Dodge Durango 2004-2009 Dodge Durango 2011-2013 Dodge Durango 2014-2023* Dodge Ram Dodge Nitro Dodge Magnum Dodge Challenger - 08-14 Dodge Challenger - 14+ Dodge Charger- 06-10 Dodge Charger- 11+ Dodge Avenger Chrysler Town&Country RT Chrysler 200 Chrysler 300C Chrysler 300 Chrysler Sebring Chrysler Aspen and more.. * WK2 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Durango 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * Dodge Ram 2018+ = requires securit bypass cable * JL requires security bypass cable * JT requires security bypass cable * http://jscan.net/jl-jt-security-bypass/ What can I Do with JScan? JScan allows you to access, diagnostic trouble codes and Live Data in all modules. You can easily Read, Clear, Share vehicle Trouble Codes. View Live Data from all sensors in vehicle. View vehicle settings. Identify module, Vin, Part Number, Version and more. Recommended device: - OBD ELM 327 compatible device is required to make app work as expected. Recommended adapters: - iCar Pro 4.0 Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth) - Vlinker MC+ (Bluetooth) - for newer cars - OBD Link MX+ Bluetooth (Bluetooth) More info about supported and recommended OBD adapters: http://jscan.net/supported-and-not-supported-obd-adapters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/obdjscan/ Website: http://jscan.net/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OBD JScan at Free against Vehicle Clinometer's $0.99. OBD JScan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (80% vs 56%). Vehicle Clinometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). 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
OBD JScan is free to download; Vehicle Clinometer costs $0.99 up front. OBD JScan sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Vehicle Clinometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBD JScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD JScan has 1.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Vehicle Clinometer's written reviews are positive against 80% of OBD JScan's.
Vehicle Clinometer ships an update every 2 months, OBD JScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vehicle Clinometer | OBD JScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (59 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | iAware | Piotr Bialic |
Customer experience
Vehicle Clinometer
OBD JScan
User reviews
Vehicle Clinometer
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Great value for price
- 👍 Useful tool for off-roading
- 🛠️ Highly configurable settings
- ✨ Professional looking interface
- 🧭 Compass functionality
Room to improve
- ❌ App doesn't open
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📱 Not working on iPads
- 🚫 GPS not working
- ⚠️ Warning tones not working
OBD JScan
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔧 Powerful customization options
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 💡 Useful diagnostic and monitoring features
- 🔓 Enables features otherwise locked by dealer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware purchase
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer vehicle models
- 🕰️ Slow performance in certain scenarios
Bugs and requests
Vehicle Clinometer
Reported bugs
21 issues- App doesn't open
- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when clicking GPS button
- App crashes when trying to select options
- App crashes when trying to enter new Roll and Pitch values
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- App crashes when reorienting vertically
- GPS doesn't work
- No sounds for warning tones
- App shuts down if it tilts too fast
- Vehicle keeps flashing and says it can't zero
- Cannot calibrate
- Pitch meter broken (only goes from 0'-180')
- Roll indicator unstable if pitch is near vertical
- Tilt is too touchy and exaggerates
- Front/Back tilt is too slow and understates
- Doesn't work with iOS 11
- Warning tones not working
- Compass useless
- Meter smoothing has no effect on numeric gauges
- GPS required for app to start
- Compass data source switching issues
Requested features
21 requests- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Speed and elevation on main screen
- Ability to change vehicle color
- Add more vehicle types (XJ, TJ, trucks, etc.)
- Add a clock to the app
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- Split screen/multitasking support on iPad
- Option to turn off GPS to save battery
- Utilize built-in compass instead of GPS
- Display elevation at a fixed location
- Add more 4x4 designs
- Add pick-up truck option
- Add a TJ option
- Add an LJ option
- Add a Jeep JL option
- Add a GMC option
- Add a 1980s full-size GM option
- Add an XJ pic as background
- Add more Toyotas
- Display inclinations in percent
- Save most extreme angle
- Add speed permanently on display
OBD JScan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to save/export diagnostic data
- Inconsistent behavior when changing vehicle settings
Requested features
4 requests- Expanded vehicle compatibility
- Improved stability and reliability
- Enhanced user interface and guidance
- Integration with other vehicle apps/services
In-app purchases
Vehicle Clinometer
No in-app purchases
OBD JScan
- + 1 garage license2 variants$9.99
- 1 VIN license$20.99
- Add 1 VIN$20.99
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- Add 1 VIN Vehicle Slot$20.99
- 3 VIN licenses$54.99
- 5 VIN Licenses$84.99
- 10 VIN Licenses$149.99
Questions
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