Comparison

Cable Calc+ vs OBD2 Car Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Cable Calc+

This tool assists electrical contractors by calculating cable selection and voltage drop for installations up to 25KW and 100A. It supports various cable types and includes reference methods, educational videos, and a guide to electrical test instruments.

Highlights
  • Cable selection calculator
  • Voltage drop calculator
  • Supports various cable types (SWA, Fire proof, Tri rated, Twin and earth)
  • Reference methods
  • Electrical test instrument guide
  • Educational videos
Features
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For over 100 years, Megger has been the premier provider of electrical test equipment and measuring instruments for power applications. The free iPhone app includes a Cable Calc tool useful to every electrical contractor Features: A comprehensive cable selection & volt drop calculator tool. for installations up 25KW 100A. Cables include: √ SWA 2, 3 and 4 core XLPE √ SWA 2, 3 7 4 core PVC √ Fire proof √ Tri rated √ Twin and earth With a range of reference methods A guide to the use of electrical test instruments Videos Plus more

About

OBD2 Car Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a professional car diagnostic tool. Read and clear engine fault codes, monitor real-time sensor data, and perform advanced diagnostics without a mechanic. Supports a wide range of OBD2 compliant vehicles.

Highlights
  • Read and clear engine fault codes
  • Monitor real-time sensor data
  • Turn off check engine light
  • VIN decoder
  • Acceleration performance test
  • Generate PDF diagnostic reports
Features
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EOBD Facile is the OBD2 car scanner trusted by over 5 million drivers. Connect an ELM327 Bluetooth or WiFi adapter and turn your smartphone into a professional OBD2 diagnostic tool - monitor engine torque, read fault codes, no mechanic needed. ◉ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON? Run a complete OBD2 car diagnostic in seconds. EOBD Facile reads and clears engine and transmission fault codes (DTCs) so you know exactly what's wrong. Our code database covers 15,000+ definitions, including manufacturer-specific codes for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Fiat, Opel, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volvo, Subaru, Jeep, Lexus and more. ◉ REAL-TIME OBD2 LIVE DATA Monitor your vehicle sensors in real time: engine RPM, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, ignition timing, engine torque, air intake, fuel pressure, EGR, DPF and more. Record sensor sessions and replay them for deeper analysis. ◉ OBD2 SCANNER FEATURES — Read and clear engine and transmission fault codes — Turn off the check engine light from your dashboard — Display manufacturer-specific error codes — Real-time engine torque, RPM and sensor monitoring with live graphs — VIN decoder for vehicle identification — Sensor coherence test for advanced diagnostics — Acceleration performance test (0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h) — Trip recording and data logging — Generate and share PDF diagnostic reports — Built-in ELM327 adapter quality test ◉ OBD2 COMPATIBLE VEHICLES Works with all vehicles compliant with the OBD2 standard (also referred to as OBD-II, OBD 2, EOBD or OBDii). Gasoline cars from 2001, diesel from 2004, and commercial vehicles from 2007 are supported. Thousands of cars verified by our community — check the full list on our website. ◉ EASY CONNECTION EOBD Facile connects to any standard ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth or WiFi adapter, including klavkarr, Vgate, Veepeak and other compatible car code readers. Plug into your car's OBD 2 port, launch the app, and start scanning. Warning: Many cheap ELM327 clones sold online do not function correctly. Use our built-in adapter test to verify compatibility before buying a new one. Can't find your OBD2 port? Download our free app "Where is my OBD2 port?" to locate it. ◉ UNLOCK PLUS FOR PRO DIAGNOSTICS The PLUS version unlocks manufacturer-specific codes, unlimited sensor recording, PDF reports, VIN decoding, and sensor coherence testing — professional-grade OBD2 diagnostics in your pocket. Download EOBD Facile - the OBD2 car scanner trusted by 5 million+ drivers. ◉ klavkarr.com

Screenshots

Cable Calc+3 screens
OBD2 Car Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Car Scanner at 4.6 against Cable Calc+'s 4.0. OBD2 Car Scanner also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 2) and review sentiment (55% vs 38%). Cable Calc+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OBD2 Car Scanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cable Calc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Car Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Car Scanner has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Cable Calc+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of OBD2 Car Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, OBD2 Car Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cable Calc+ versus OBD2 Car Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCable Calc+OBD2 Car Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeggerOUTILS OBD FACILE SARL

Customer experience

Cable Calc+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

OBD2 Car Scanner

All ratings5,098 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.4%

Bugs and requests

Cable Calc+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OBD2 Car Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to some OBD2 adapters
  • Incorrect or missing sensor data
  • Paid version not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle makes and models
  • Improve user interface and data visualization
  • Ability to reset service lights and perform more advanced diagnostics
  • Integrate with vehicle GPS for location-based data

In-app purchases

None

Cable Calc+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OBD2 Car Scanner

One-time3
  • Basic Edition$19.99
  • Upgrade to Plus Edition$20.99
  • Plus edition$39.99

Questions

Is Cable Calc+ free?
Cable Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Car Scanner free?
OBD2 Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cable Calc+ or OBD2 Car Scanner?
OBD2 Car Scanner is rated higher. Cable Calc+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OBD2 Car Scanner averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Cable Calc+ or OBD2 Car Scanner have ads?
Neither Cable Calc+ nor OBD2 Car Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cable Calc+ or OBD2 Car Scanner?
Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, and OBD2 Car Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cable Calc+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and OBD2 Car Scanner on October 26, 2026.

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