Comparison

EVScanner vs OBDThink

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

Head to head
About

EVScanner

Monitor your electric or hybrid car's battery health with detailed insights, real-time data, and trend comparisons. This app helps assess battery condition, track performance, and provides valuable information for buying or selling used EVs. Supports Apple CarPlay for convenient display access.

Highlights
  • Battery health insights
  • Individual cell data
  • Trend and forecast comparisons
  • Real-time sensor data
  • Charging curve recording
  • Used vehicle assessment
  • Apple CarPlay support
Features
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EVScanner is your ultimate companion for monitoring the performance of your electric or hybrid car. BATTERY HEALTH INSIGHTS With EVScanner, you gain access to detailed insights into the state of health of your battery or individual battery cells, alongside advanced battery data such as voltage, energy content, or temperature. TREND AND FORECAST Compare your battery's health with the average for other vehicles from the same series. This comparison allows you to measure the condition of your car's battery relative to a broader dataset, providing a clear understanding of where your vehicle stands in terms of battery health and longevity. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD Additionally, EVScanner provides real-time sensor data for the motor, battery, and charging metrics. If needed, EVScanner records your charging curve. PEACE OF MIND FOR USED VEHICLES By providing detailed battery health insights, EVScanner assists with the buying and selling of used electric or hybrid cars. For sellers, these insights enhance transparency and could increase your car's value. APPLE CARPLAY SUPPORT As an add-on feature, you can access vital data directly from your car's display through Apple CarPlay. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES An OBD adapter is needed to connect to your vehicle. For BMW & MINI: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter or one of the compatible adapters for BimmerCode and BimmerLink. Please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters. For other brands: EVScanner simply requires an ELM327 compatible OBD adapter. SUPPORTED CARS Audi - Q4 e-tron (2021+) - Q4 Sportback e-tron (2021+) - Q5 e-tron (2022+) - e-tron GT (Pre-Facelift 2020 - 2024) CUPRA - Born (2021+) - Tavascan (2023+) BMW i Series: - BMW i3 (2013+) - BMW i4 (2021+) - BMW i5 (2023+) - BMW i7 (2022+) - BMW i8 (2013+) - BMW iX (2021+) - BMW iX1 (2022+) - BMW iX2 (2022+) - BMW iX3 (2021+) BMW Plug-in Hybrids: - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2017+) - BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (2016+) - BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X2 Plug-in Hybrid (2020+) - BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid (2019+) - BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (2015+) - BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid (2024+) MINI - MINI Cooper SE (2019 - 2023) - MINI Cooper E / SE / JCW (2023+) - MINI Aceman E / SE / JCW (2024+) - MINI Countryman E / SE ALL4 (2023+) Porsche - Taycan (Pre-Facelift 2019 - 2023) Škoda - Enyaq (2020+) - Enyaq Coupé (2022+) Volkswagen - VW ID.3 (2019+) - VW ID.4 (2021+) - VW ID.5 (2022+) - VW ID.6 (2021+) - VW ID.7 (2023+) - VW ID.Buzz (2022+) Ford - Explorer (2024+) - Capri (2024+) The free version allows you to check compatibility. You can unlock the features for your car with an additional in-app purchase.

About

OBDThink

Features
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Advanced Diagnostics for G-Series OBDThink is a professional-grade diagnostic and real-time data monitoring solution, specifically optimized for compatible vehicles. By providing full access to your vehicle's digital architecture, it offers dealer-level insights and tracking capabilities right from your smartphone. Why OBDThink? Designed to integrate seamlessly with the complex electronic systems of modern G-Series models, OBDThink allows you to read detailed OEM fault codes and specific data parameters that standard OBD2 scanners simply cannot access. Key Features: Expertise: Fully tested and optimized for G-Series vehicles for maximum reliability. ECU Coding & Customization: Provides a user-friendly interface to personalize vehicle behavior by accessing existing parameters. Tailor your car’s comfort and convenience functions with ease. Deep Diagnostics: Scan electronic control units (ECU) to read and clear manufacturer-specific fault codes (DTCs). Comprehensive Live Data: Monitor critical engine parameters such as oil temperature, boost pressure, and torque values with real-time gauges. Service Maintenance: Reset service intervals for oil changes, brake pads, and microfilters directly through the app. Battery Registration: Easily register and code a new battery to your vehicle’s system. Ethanol (Flex Fuel) Monitoring: Supports fuel ethanol content (%E) monitoring via compatible Bluetooth LE sensors for users with supported hardware. Hardware Requirements: To use this application, a compatible OBD-II Bluetooth adapter is required. Disclaimer: All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. This application is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer. About Subscriptions: OBDThink Premium provides access to advanced diagnostic and maintenance features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Plans: Lifetime: $79.99 (One-time purchase) Annual: $49.99 Monthly: $12.99 Weekly: $6.99 Privacy Policy: https://obdthink.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://obdthink.com/terms

Screenshots

EVScanner4 screens
OBDThink4 screens

Verdict

The call

EVScanner and OBDThink are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. EVScanner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and OBDThink sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVScanner ships an update every 3 weeks, OBDThink every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EVScanner versus OBDThink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVScannerOBDThink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGTOPRAK TEKIN

In-app purchases

8 purchases

EVScanner

One-time8
  • Certificate$7.99
  • BMW & MINI$24.99
  • Volkswagen$24.99
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  • Audi$24.99
  • Porsche$24.99
  • Škoda$24.99
  • CUPRA$24.99
  • Ford$24.99
4 purchases

OBDThink

Subscriptions3
  • OBDThink Tam Sürüm Haftalık paket$6.997 Days
  • OBDThink Tam Sürüm Aylık paket$12.991 Month
  • OBDThink Tam Sürüm Yıllık paket7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBDThink Tam Sürüm$79.99

Questions

Is EVScanner free?
EVScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBDThink free?
OBDThink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EVScanner or OBDThink have ads?
Neither EVScanner nor OBDThink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVScanner or OBDThink?
EVScanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and OBDThink every 4 weeks. Most recently, EVScanner was updated on October 18, 2026 and OBDThink on October 9, 2026.

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