Comparison

Mobilscan OBD vs ezOBD

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

Head to head
About

Mobilscan OBD

This app connects to your vehicle's OBD system via a WiFi adapter to display sensor data and diagnostic trouble codes. It includes a simulator for testing functionality without a physical connection.

Highlights
  • Retrieves sensor values
  • Displays fault codes
  • OBD WiFi adapter communication
  • Built-in vehicle simulator
  • Supports OBD-compliant vehicles
Features
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Mobilscan OBD retrieves and displays sensor values and fault codes from an OBD-compliant vehicle. Mobilscan OBD communicates with the vehicle through an OBD WiFi adapter, which must be purchased separately. A demonstration of the functionality of Mobilscan OBD is possible through the built-in vehicle simulator. A suitable OBD WiFi adapter is available from http://www.mobilscan.dk and selected retailers.

About

ezOBD

Access detailed information about your car's health and performance. Monitor real-time engine parameters, fuel consumption, and diagnostic trouble codes. Features a customizable dashboard and graphing capabilities, with VIN decoding and emission test readiness checks.

Highlights
  • Real-time dashboard display
  • Customizable gauges
  • Real-time graphing
  • Read and clear DTC codes
  • Monitor fuel consumption
  • VIN decoder
  • Emission test readiness
Features
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Get access information from the computer(s) in your car about its health and performance Important features and improvements will be based on feedback from our fast growing community Works with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth BLE (4.0) VIN decoder reads car info without having to type in Context sensitive help system Real-time dashboard display with fully customizable gauges Real-time user defined graphing of multiple signals Supports all standard PIDs Monitor fuel consumption while you drive and save money on gas Generate and email logs and diagnostic/repair reports Real-time engine & vehicle parameters Read and clear DTC engine codes Multiple ECU support Free unlimited updates Ad-free Emission test: make sure if your car will pass or fail an emission test View RPMs, coolant temperature, oxygen sensor readings All the OBD II protocols are supported Very simple to use! You don't even have to select your car model Works with inexpensive Bluetooth BLE or Wi-Fi OBD2 devices In graphs you can send a png file of graph along with the csv file We are working hard to enhance the product and will be releasing frequent updates. If you have feedback or questions, please reach out to us directly at support@ezobd.com

Screenshots

Mobilscan OBD3 screens
ezOBD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ezOBD at 75% against Mobilscan OBD's 0%. ezOBD also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ezOBD holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobilscan OBD's written reviews are positive against 75% of ezOBD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobilscan OBD ships an update every 2 months, ezOBD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobilscan OBD versus ezOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilscan OBDezOBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobilscanUP & RUNNING

Customer experience

Mobilscan OBD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ezOBD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobilscan OBD

No in-app purchases

None

ezOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobilscan OBD free?
Mobilscan OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ezOBD free?
ezOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobilscan OBD or ezOBD?
ezOBD is rated higher. Mobilscan OBD averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ezOBD averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Mobilscan OBD or ezOBD have ads?
Neither Mobilscan OBD nor ezOBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobilscan OBD or ezOBD?
Mobilscan OBD ships an update every 2 months, and ezOBD monthly. Most recently, Mobilscan OBD was updated on November 1, 2026 and ezOBD on November 2, 2026.

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