Dauntless OBD vs DeepScan OBD2 Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dauntless OBD
Configure your DauntlessOBD device wirelessly. Access vehicle data streams, diagnostic trouble codes, and manage firmware updates. Requires a DauntlessOBD device for full functionality.
- Wireless pairing
- Firmware updates
- Vehicle data streams
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- Device configuration
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Official configuration app for the DauntlessOBD device. This app will help you with wireless pairing, firmware updates, and common vehicle data streams and diagnostic trouble codes. A DauntlessOBD device from Dauntless Devices LLC is required to use this app. Other devices are not supported.
DeepScan OBD2 Scanner
Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Access full system diagnostics, special maintenance functions, and bi-directional controls. Generate detailed reports and utilize a comprehensive repair data library.
- Full system diagnosis
- Special maintenance functions
- Bi-directional controls
- Automatic diagnostic reports
- Repair data library
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connection
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Connect the DeepScan to your Phone via Bluetooth and turn your devices into a smart and powerful diagnostic tool! The Bluetooth OBDII scan tool is loaded with essential features such as full OBDII functionality, full system diagnosis, Bi-Directional controls, AutoVIN, automatic diagnostic reports, and more. 8 maintenance service functions and coverage for 100+ vehicle brands make the DeepScan a versatile and portable auto scanner for technicians. Key Features: 1. Full System Diagnosis: Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS, ESP, TPMS, Immobilizer, Gateway, Steering, Radio, Air Conditioning and more. 2. All-system diagnostic basic functions: access ECU info, read fault codes, clear fault codes, read data stream. 3. 13 special functions: Oil Reset, Throttle Adaptation, EPB Reset, BMS Reset, and more. 4. Bi-directional control to target problems easily. 5. Wireless Connection, Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 33 feet/10m. Works on iOS 11.0 or above, compact and portable. 6. Repair Data Library: DTC Repair Guide, Technical Service Bulletin, DLC Location, Warning Light Library. 7. Graph, value and dashboard-like data display for easy interpretation. 8. Generate Diagnostic reports for System, Fault Codes, or Data Streams. 9. Feedback function enables users to submit issues and requests to us in a convenient way. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dauntless OBD at none against DeepScan OBD2 Scanner's 19. Dauntless OBD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). DeepScan OBD2 Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DeepScan OBD2 Scanner sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dauntless OBD asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dauntless OBD against 5.0 for DeepScan OBD2 Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dauntless OBD has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dauntless OBD ships an update every 3 weeks, DeepScan OBD2 Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dauntless OBD | DeepScan OBD2 Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dauntless Devices LLC | Changsha Angsi E-commerce Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Dauntless OBD
DeepScan OBD2 Scanner
In-app purchases
Dauntless OBD
No in-app purchases
DeepScan OBD2 Scanner
- Monthly Auto-renewal$9.991 Month
- Quarterly Auto-renewal$24.993 Months
- Annual Auto-renewal$49.991 Year
- 22 Special Functions Bundle2 variants$129.99
- Renault Gateway 5 Tokens$147.99
- Nissan Gateway 5 Tokens (EU only)$147.99
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- Nissan Gateway 5 Tokens (EU only)$147.99
- Renault Gateway 5 Tokens$147.99
- FCA Gateway 1-year Access (EU only)$229.99
- VW SFD Gateway 1-year Access$229.99
- Renault Gateway 10 Tokens$254.99
- Nissan Gateway 10 Tokens (EU only)$254.99
- Renault Gateway 10 Tokens$254.99
- Nissan Gateway 10 Tokens (EU only)$254.99
- Renault Gateway 20 Tokens$464.99
- Nissan Gateway 20 Tokens (EU only)$464.99
- Renault Gateway 20 Tokens$464.99
- Nissan Gateway 20 Tokens (EU only)$464.99
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