Comparison

CAR OBD vs ForgePilot Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

CAR OBD

This utility app helps users manage car keys by facilitating the matching of existing keys and the addition of new ones. It supports both single key additions and batch processing for multiple keys.

Highlights
  • Match car keys
  • Add single car key
  • Batch add multiple keys
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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An App for matching car keys, adding one key or batchadding multiple keys

About

ForgePilot Diagnostics

Features
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Built by a technician who's actually turned wrenches for 20 years, ForgePilot is the AI diagnostic co-pilot you wish you had at the bay. Pull a code. Scan a VIN. Ask Forgy what's likely. Get a real answer — grounded in OEM procedures, your shop's history, and the kind of diagnostic logic that takes a decade to learn. WHAT YOU GET - Forgy — an AI co-pilot trained for automotive diagnostics. Ask it about any DTC, any vehicle, any symptom. Get a focused diagnostic path, not a wall of generic text. - MOTOR-licensed procedures, torque specs, and DTC flowcharts — straight from the source, viewed in-app, never bounced to a browser. - Live OBD2 streaming via Bluetooth — pair your existing scanner (OBDLink MX+, Autel, Launch, others) and stream PIDs, freeze frame data, and live sensor readings in real time. - VIN scanner with camera + barcode + AI fallback — get the right vehicle profile in seconds. - Multi-format scanner screenshot support — snap a photo of any scan tool's screen, paste it into Forgy chat, get an analysis. - Vehicle history that persists — every car your shop touches builds a record. Pull it up next time. BUILT FOR SHOPS, NOT CONSUMERS ForgePilot isn't an OBD2 toy or a parts-buying app. It's a professional diagnostic tool for working technicians at independent shops. If you've ever wished your scanner had a brain — this is it. YOUR DATA IS YOURS We never sell your shop data. We never sell your customer info. We never train AI on your individual repair orders without permission. Read the full privacy policy at crimsonforge.pro/privacy — it's written in plain English. QUESTIONS? Reach us at admin@crimsonforge.pro. Designed in Colorado by Crimson Forge, Inc.

Screenshots

CAR OBD4 screens
ForgePilot Diagnostics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ForgePilot Diagnostics at none against CAR OBD's 5. ForgePilot Diagnostics also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). CAR OBD's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). 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. CAR OBD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ForgePilot Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAR OBD ships an update every 6 weeks, ForgePilot Diagnostics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CAR OBD versus ForgePilot Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAR OBDForgePilot Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongguan Shendu Research Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Crimson Forge Inc

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CAR OBD

One-time5
  • OBD number recharge One$3.00
  • OBD number recharge Two$6.00
  • OBD number recharge three$9.00
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  • OBD number recharge four$12.00
  • OBD number recharge five$15.00
None

ForgePilot Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAR OBD free?
CAR OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForgePilot Diagnostics free?
ForgePilot Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAR OBD or ForgePilot Diagnostics have ads?
Neither CAR OBD nor ForgePilot Diagnostics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAR OBD or ForgePilot Diagnostics?
CAR OBD ships an update every 6 weeks, and ForgePilot Diagnostics fortnightly. Most recently, CAR OBD was updated on September 16, 2026 and ForgePilot Diagnostics on October 5, 2026.

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