BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool vs Plan by Bone Dog Studios
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
Plan by Bone Dog Studios
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Plan is a calendar built for the way your week actually works — your own schedule, the people in it, and the customers who book you. YOUR CALENDAR • Month, week, and day timeline views that stay fast • Events, multi-day and overnight events, and all-day items • A live "now" line and one-tap jump back to today • Works offline — your calendar is cached on device, so it opens before the network does • Light and dark themes YOUR PEOPLE • Connect with family and friends by link or QR code • Two privacy tiers: family and friends see different levels of detail on your events • Groups with a shared calendar everyone can see • Propose an event to someone and let them accept or decline — no group-chat scheduling • Push notifications for invites, responses, and changes YOUR WORK • Build a work schedule that matches real life: weekly, rotational, or hitch rotations • Set availability and day-by-day overrides • Optional biometric lock on the app FOR BUSINESSES Plan Business turns your calendar into a booking system: • A public profile customers can find and book from • Services with your own durations and pricing • Client list with per-client service overrides • Appointment requests that respect your real availability, so you can't be double-booked • Separate business and personal views of the same day Plan Business is a subscription. A free trial is included, and you can use everything else in Plan free, forever, without it. PRIVACY Your calendar is yours. Detail visibility is set per connection tier, and you can delete your account and all of its data from inside the app at any time. Built by Bone Dog Studios. PLAN BUSINESS SUBSCRIPTION • Plan Business Monthly — $10.00 USD per month, auto-renewable • Plan Business Annual — $100.00 USD per year, auto-renewable A free trial is included. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://bonedogstudios.com/plan/terms Privacy Policy: https://bonedogstudios.com/plan/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool at none against Plan by Bone Dog Studios's 2. Plan by Bone Dog Studios's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plan by Bone Dog Studios sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool ships an update fortnightly, Plan by Bone Dog Studios weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool | Plan by Bone Dog Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lemur Vehicle Monitors | Bone Dog Studios LLC |
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
Plan by Bone Dog Studios
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
No in-app purchases
Plan by Bone Dog Studios
- Plan Business — Monthly1 Month trial$10.001 Month
- Plan Business — Annual1 Month trial$100.001 Year
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