BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool vs Lithium Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Lithium Go
Monitor and manage compatible LithiumGO battery platforms and connected equipment in real-time. Gain insights into battery health, safety, location, and charging activity for efficient fleet operations.
- Real-time battery status monitoring
- Equipment location tracking on maps
- Geofencing for enhanced visibility
- Charging history and activity review
- Battery registration and management
- Safety visibility for battery systems
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LithiumGO’s Mother AI Fleet Intelligence connects you to compatible LithiumGO battery platforms and connected equipment, giving you real-time visibility into battery health, safety conditions, location, charging activity, and fleet performance. Use Mother AI to: • View live battery status, including state of charge, temperature, voltage, current, and battery health • Track connected equipment on maps and monitor asset location • Use geofencing for improved fleet and equipment visibility • Review charging history, operating activity, and battery usage • Register, claim, update, and manage compatible LithiumGO batteries • Receive safety-focused visibility for connected battery systems and equipment Mother AI supports both enterprise fleet operations and individual battery-owner workflows, depending on your account permissions. Feature availability may vary based on hardware configuration, connected equipment, subscription plan, connectivity, permissions, and region.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lithium Go at 100% against BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool's 57%. Lithium 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, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lithium 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 Lithium Go's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool | Lithium Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lemur Vehicle Monitors | LithiumGO Systems LLC |
Customer experience
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
Lithium Go
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
Lithium Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
No in-app purchases
Lithium Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
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