Comparison

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool vs SimpliGPS Go

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

Head to head
About

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool

This app turns your smartphone into a powerful OBD2 scan tool. It allows you to read and clear trouble codes, view live data, and generate detailed repair reports for your vehicle. Understand your car's issues and make informed repair decisions.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes (Check Engine, ABS, etc.)
  • Generate professional-grade Repair Reports
  • Access Mode 6 and smog readiness data
  • View live data with interactive graphing
  • Wireless Bluetooth scanning
  • Likely fixes explained in plain language
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BlueDriver® transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful OBD2 scan tool – trusted by over 1 million drivers, from professional mechanics to DIYers. Paired with the BlueDriver Bluetooth® Sensor (sold separately), it lets you read codes, diagnose issues, and fix your car with confidence—no wires, no guesswork. Whether you're checking a check engine light, running a smog test, or diving into enhanced diagnostics like ABS or transmission codes, BlueDriver gives you the tools you need to understand your vehicle and make smarter repair decisions – with clear, easy-to-understand information. What You Can Do with BlueDriver · Read and clear trouble codes - including check engine, ABS, airbag, transmission, and more · Generate, save, and share professional-grade Repair Reports based on your exact vehicle and trouble code · Access Mode 6 on-board monitoring test results · Check smog readiness and freeze frame data · View live data with multi-PID interactive graphing · Scan your vehicle wirelessly with Bluetooth—no cables required · Choose between metric and imperial settings · Get likely fixes for your vehicle’s issues, explained in plain language Enhanced Diagnostics Coverage · GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes (2005+ models) · Mitsubishi (2008+), Hyundai/Kia (2012+) – available worldwide · BMW/Mini, Honda/Acura, Volkswagen/Audi – available in North America · Subaru – available in the United States What Makes BlueDriver Different? · No subscription required · Backed by a database of millions real-world fixes · Repair Reports are specific to your vehicle’s year, make, and model · Works globally with the BlueDriver Sensor · App is free to install—just pair with the Sensor to start scanning You can even preview a Repair Report without a Sensor by entering your VIN and a trouble code. Account Setup Made Easy You’ll create a BlueDriver account during setup—it’s quick and easy, and gives you secure access to all your scans, reports, and new features across any device. Important Info The BlueDriver Sensor plugs into your vehicle’s data port (found in every car built since 1996). It connects to the app via Bluetooth® to deliver full diagnostic functionality. Sensor sold separately in-app or at www.BlueDriver.com

About

SimpliGPS Go

This app allows you to track the real-time location of family members and valuable assets on a single map. Receive alerts for arrivals and departures, and review past trip history and driving behavior. It's designed for personal use and small teams, with a focus on privacy and battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Live family location tracking
  • Arrival and departure alerts
  • Asset tracking (pets, vehicles, luggage)
  • Activity history and trip replay
  • Driving insights (speeding, braking)
  • Battery-friendly smart motion detection
  • Opt-in location sharing
Features
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SimpliGPS Go keeps your family, and the things your family cares about, on one live map. See where everyone is, know the moment they arrive somewhere, and stop asking "are you there yet?". LIVE LOCATION See your whole family on a single map, updating in real time. Tap anyone to see where they are, how long they have been there, and their phone battery, so you know if they are about to go offline. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ALERTS Save the places that matter, like Home, School, the Gym or Grandma's house. Get notified the moment someone arrives or leaves. KEEP AN EYE ON THE KIDS Know they got to school, see when they leave a friend's house, and keep an eye on a new driver without hovering over them. AND THE THINGS THAT GO MISSING Add a SimpliGPS tracker to whatever you would hate to lose: - The dog or the cat, so a runaway is a map away, not a lost afternoon - Suitcases and bags, so you know if your luggage actually made the flight - The camper van or caravan, parked up or on the road - Motorbikes, e-bikes and pushbikes - The car, the trailer, the boat, the tools in the back They all appear on the same map as your family, so there is one place to look. ACTIVITY HISTORY Every trip and arrival in one simple timeline. Tap a trip to replay the route on a map and see exactly where it started and ended. DRIVING INSIGHTS See how a drive actually went, with a trip score plus speeding, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and sharp cornering. Ideal for a new driver in the family. BATTERY FRIENDLY Smart motion detection means the app only uses GPS when you are actually moving, and rests when you are still, so tracking does not drain the battery. ALSO GREAT FOR A SMALL TEAM Running a small crew of a few people? The same live map, arrival alerts and trip history work just as well for knowing when the team reached the job site and how the van was driven. Built for a handful of people, not a giant fleet, so there is nothing complicated to set up. EVERYONE OPTS IN Location sharing is always opt-in and clearly visible to the person sharing. You choose who is in your circle, and anyone can turn sharing off at any time. We never sell your data. Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. SimpliGPS Go uses background location so the people you choose can see your location while the app is closed or not in use.

Screenshots

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool4 screens
SimpliGPS Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpliGPS Go at 100% against BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool's 57%. SimpliGPS Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpliGPS Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpliGPS Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool ships an update fortnightly, SimpliGPS Go every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool versus SimpliGPS Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueDriver OBD2 Scan ToolSimpliGPS Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLemur Vehicle MonitorsNextEra IOT, LLC

Customer experience

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool

All ratings13,728 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative37.5%

SimpliGPS Go

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Failure to detect vehicle faults in some cases
  • Inability to update firmware on certain devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle makes and models
  • Improve Bluetooth stability and connectivity
  • Implement odometer reading functionality
  • Expand diagnostic capabilities to include more advanced features
  • Add support for European vehicle VINs
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  • Enable reading of additional fault codes (e.g., airbag)
  • Maintain compatibility with older iOS versions
  • Introduce CarPlay integration
  • Add customizable live data dashboards
  • Implement audible alerts for critical sensor readings

SimpliGPS Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool

No in-app purchases

None

SimpliGPS Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool free?
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpliGPS Go free?
SimpliGPS Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool or SimpliGPS Go?
SimpliGPS Go is rated higher. BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while SimpliGPS Go averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool or SimpliGPS Go have ads?
Neither BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool nor SimpliGPS Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool or SimpliGPS Go?
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool ships an update fortnightly, and SimpliGPS Go every 5 days. Most recently, BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool was updated on October 17, 2026 and SimpliGPS Go on October 10, 2026.

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